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2026 Merida eSILEX+ vs 2027 Mondraker Dusty S

The M is the Mondraker Dusty S 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 Mondraker Dusty S

Compared with the Merida eSILEX+ in S, the Mondraker Dusty S in M places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−9 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
±0 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
−0 mm
About the same
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2026 Merida eSILEX+ (S) and 2027 Mondraker Dusty S (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida eSILEX+ is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Mondraker Dusty S is the colored outline on top.J 1044

Merida eSILEX+, SMondraker Dusty S, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida eSILEX+ SMondraker Dusty S MDifference
Reach384384 mm±0 mm
Stack581572 mm−9 mm
Head tube angle7070°±0.0°
Seat tube angle7574°−1.0°
Effective top tube540550 mm+10 mm
Chainstay length431433 mm+2 mm
Wheelbase10441043.8 mm−0 mm
BB drop70not listed
Standover767not listed
Seat tube length490450 mm−40 mm
Fork length400425 mm+25 mm
Head tube length160125 mm−35 mm
BB heightnot listed292 mm

Differences are the Mondraker Dusty S minus the Merida eSILEX+. Full charts: 2026 Merida eSILEX+, 2027 Mondraker Dusty S.

Where each sits in its class

Merida eSILEX+Mondraker Dusty S

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartMerida eSILEX+600Mondraker Dusty SS 580
FrameMerida eSILEX LITE IIMondraker Dusty Stealth
ForkMerida SILEX CF2Mondraker Steatlh
DerailleurSRAM Apex EagleShimano GRX RX822-SGS
CassetteSRAM SX EagleShimano SLX M7100
ChainSRAM SX EagleShimano SLX M7100
CranksetSRAM Apex 1 Widee*thirteen Piedmont Core E*Spec
Bottom bracketSRAM DUB BSA 68 Road Widenot listed
PedalsVPE-891not listed
MotorMahle X30 Drive UnitTQ HPR60
BatteryMahle ix2 237WhTQ HPR
TireMaxxis RamblerMaxxis Reaver
HubShimano TC500Mavic Infinity
BrakeSRAM ApexShimano GRX RX610
RotorSRAM CenterLinenot listed
HandlebarMerida EXPERT GRIIOnoff S3 GR 16º
StemMerida TEAM CC IIInot listed
SeatpostMerida EXPERT CCOnoff S3 0-R
Shifternot listedShimano GRX RX610
Chainringnot listede*thirteen Helix
Rimnot listedMavic Allroad
Bar tapenot listedOnoff HEX Bartape
Headsetnot listedOnoff IS52/IS52
Saddlenot listedfizik Vento Argo X5

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