2024 Merida eSILEX+ vs 2024 Canyon Grizl
The Canyon Grizl size closest to your M is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Canyon Grizl
Compared with the Merida eSILEX+ in M, the Canyon Grizl in XS places the top of the head tube 60 mm lower and 13 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 43 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −60 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −13 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −43 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −11 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida eSILEX+, MCanyon Grizl, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSILEX+ M | Canyon Grizl XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395 | 382 | −13 mm |
| Stack | 597 | 537 | −60 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 70.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 73.5 | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 555 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 431 | 420 | −11 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1055 | 1012 | −43 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 60 | −10 mm |
| Standover | 785 | 752 | −33 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 462 | −48 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 175 | 135 | −40 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Grizl minus the Merida eSILEX+. Full charts: 2024 Merida eSILEX+, 2024 Canyon Grizl.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSILEX+Canyon Grizl
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Merida eSILEX+600 | Canyon Grizl5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSILEX+ LITE II | Canyon Grizl |
| Fork | Merida SILEX CF2 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX812 | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M5100 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC e11S | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX600 | Shimano Sora |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano RS500 BSA | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Motor | Mahle X35+ Hub Engine | not listed |
| Battery | Mahle B1-D 250Wh | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Continental Terra Trail ProTection |
| Hub | VP CLK170F | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano GRX600 | Shimano Sora R3000 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GRII | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT IR II | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Sora |
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