2021 Merida SILEX vs 2021 Cannondale Topstone
The XL is the Cannondale Topstone size closest to your M Merida SILEX. 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 Cannondale Topstone
Compared with the Merida SILEX in M, the Cannondale Topstone in XL places the top of the head tube 14 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +14 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +17 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SILEX, MCannondale Topstone, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SILEX M | Cannondale Topstone XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400 | 402 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 626 | 640 | +14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73.1 | −0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 580 | 596 | +16 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 430 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1061 | 1078 | +17 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 765 | 863 | +98 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 600 | +100 mm |
| Fork length | 398 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 200 | 214 | +14 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 284 |
Differences are the Cannondale Topstone minus the Merida SILEX. Full charts: 2021 Merida SILEX, 2021 Cannondale Topstone.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SILEXCannondale Topstone
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 SILEX200 | Cannondale Topstone0 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SILEX LITE | Cannondale SmartForm C2 |
| Fork | Merida SILEX CF2 | BallisTec |
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | Shimano GRX RX800 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | Shimano GRX RX800, Shimano GRX RX810 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG200 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC M99 | KMC X11 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA PF86 MegaExo | Shimano BB-RS500 |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | WTB Riddler TCS |
| Brake | Promax DSK-330R | Shimano GRX RX800 |
| Rotor | Promax G160 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GR | not listed |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Headset | Merida M2331 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | Fabric Scoop Radius Sport |
| Crankset | not listed | FSA Omega AGX+ |
| Pedals | not listed | Not |
| Rim | not listed | WTB KOM |
| Bar tape | not listed | Cannondale Tape |
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