2025 Merida eSILEX+ vs 2026 Merida SILEX
The XS is the Merida SILEX size closest to your S Merida eSILEX+. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Merida SILEX
Compared with the Merida eSILEX+ in S, the Merida SILEX in XS places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −11 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +4 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eSILEX+, SMerida SILEX, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSILEX+ S | Merida SILEX XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384 | 392 | +8 mm |
| Stack | 581 | 570 | −11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 74.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 540 | 550 | +10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 431 | 430 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1044 | 1048 | +4 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 75 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 767 | 734 | −33 mm |
| Seat tube length | 490 | 460 | −30 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | 415 | +15 mm |
| Head tube length | 160 | 130 | −30 mm |
Differences are the Merida SILEX minus the Merida eSILEX+. Full charts: 2025 Merida eSILEX+, 2026 Merida SILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSILEX+Merida SILEX
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 SILEX200 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSILEX+ LITE II | Merida SILEX LITE II |
| Fork | Merida SILEX CF2 | Merida SILEX II CF2 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex Eagle | Shimano Essa |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano Essa HG 300 |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano HG40 |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex 1 Wide | Shimano Essa |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 68 Road Wide | Shimano UN101 |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Motor | Mahle X-30 | not listed |
| Battery | Mahle ix2 237Wh | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Maxxis Rambler 45mm |
| Hub | Shimano HB-TC500 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Apex | Shimano Essa |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GRII | Merida EXPERT GRII |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC III | Merida COMP CC |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Essa |
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