2025 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 S places the top of the head tube 41 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −41 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −11 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida eSILEX+, MCanyon Grizl, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSILEX+ M | Canyon Grizl S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395 | 397 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 597 | 556 | −41 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 70.25 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 73.5 | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 555 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 431 | 435 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1055 | 1044 | −11 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 75 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 785 | 780 | −5 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 492 | −18 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 175 | 121 | −54 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Grizl minus the Merida eSILEX+. Full charts: 2025 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 | SRAM Apex Eagle | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex 1 Wide | Shimano Sora |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 68 Road Wide | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Motor | Mahle X-30 | not listed |
| Battery | Mahle ix2 237Wh | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Continental Terra Trail ProTection |
| Hub | Shimano HB-TC500 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Apex | Shimano Sora R3000 |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GRII | not listed |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC III | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Sora |
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