2024 Merida eSILEX+ vs 2026 Merida eSILEX
The Merida eSILEX size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida eSILEX
Compared with the Merida eSILEX+ in M, the Merida eSILEX in S places the top of the head tube 16 mm lower and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −16 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −11 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −11 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eSILEX+, MMerida eSILEX, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSILEX+ M | Merida eSILEX S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395 | 384 | −11 mm |
| Stack | 597 | 581 | −16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 70 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 75 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 555 | 540 | −15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 431 | 431 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1055 | 1044 | −11 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 785 | 767 | −18 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 490 | −20 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | 400 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 175 | 160 | −15 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSILEX minus the Merida eSILEX+. Full charts: 2024 Merida eSILEX+, 2026 Merida eSILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSILEX+Merida eSILEX
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 | Merida eSILEX400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSILEX+ LITE II | Merida eSILEX LITE III |
| Fork | Merida SILEX CF2 | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX812 | Shimano GRX400 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M5100 | Shimano CS-HG50 |
| Chain | KMC e11S | KMC E10 |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX600 | Shimano GRX600 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano RS500 BSA | Shimano RS501 BSA |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Motor | Mahle X35+ Hub Engine | Mahle X30 Drive Unit |
| Battery | Mahle B1-D 250Wh | Mahle ix2 237Wh |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Maxxis Rambler |
| Hub | VP CLK170F | Shimano TC500 |
| Brake | Shimano GRX600 | Shimano GRX400 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GRII | Merida EXPERT GRII |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT IR II | Merida TEAM CC III |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
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