2020 Merida SILEX 700 vs 2022 Merida eSILEX
The S is the Merida eSILEX size closest to your XS Merida SILEX 700. 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 eSILEX
Compared with the Merida SILEX 700 in XS, the Merida eSILEX in S places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +17 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SILEX 700, XSMerida eSILEX, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SILEX 700 XS | Merida eSILEX S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380 | 384 | +4 mm |
| Stack | 587 | 581 | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 70 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 75 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 548 | 540 | −8 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 431 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1027 | 1044 | +17 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 70 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 716 | 767 | +51 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 490 | +50 mm |
| Fork length | 397 | 400 | +3 mm |
| Head tube length | 160 | 160 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSILEX minus the Merida SILEX 700. Full charts: 2020 Merida SILEX 700, 2022 Merida eSILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SILEX 700Merida 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 SILEX 700700 | Merida eSILEX400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SILEX LITE | Merida eSILEX LITE |
| Fork | Merida SILEX CF2 | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX810 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX810 | Shimano GRX400 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG700 | Shimano CS-HG50 |
| Chain | KMC X11 | KMC E10S |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Pressfit BB71 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Maxxis Rambler |
| Brake | Shimano GRX810 | Shimano GRX400 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT64 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GR | Merida EXPERT GR |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CW | Merida EXPERT IR |
| Headset | Merida M2331 | VP MH-P16 |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano GRX600 |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Motor | not listed | Mahle X35+ Hub Engine |
| Battery | not listed | Mahle B1-D |
| Hub | not listed | VP CLK170F |
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