2026 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 XL places the top of the head tube 32 mm higher and 21 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +32 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +21 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +21 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eSILEX+, MMerida eSILEX, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSILEX+ M | Merida eSILEX XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395 | 416 | +21 mm |
| Stack | 597 | 629 | +32 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 71.5 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 75 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 555 | 585 | +30 mm |
| Chainstay length | 431 | 431 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1055 | 1076 | +21 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 785 | 830 | +45 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 560 | +50 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | 400 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 175 | 205 | +30 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSILEX minus the Merida eSILEX+. Full charts: 2026 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 | SRAM Apex Eagle | Shimano GRX400 |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano CS-HG50 |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | KMC E10 |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex 1 Wide | Shimano GRX600 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 68 Road Wide | Shimano RS501 BSA |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Motor | Mahle X30 Drive Unit | Mahle X30 Drive Unit |
| Battery | Mahle ix2 237Wh | Mahle ix2 237Wh |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Maxxis Rambler |
| Hub | Shimano TC500 | Shimano TC500 |
| Brake | SRAM Apex | Shimano GRX400 |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GRII | Merida EXPERT GRII |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC III | Merida TEAM CC III |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
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