2021 Merida SILEX vs 2022 Merida eSILEX
The XL is the Merida eSILEX size closest to your XL 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 Merida eSILEX
Compared with the Merida SILEX in XL, the Merida eSILEX in XL places the top of the head tube 35 mm lower and 14 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −35 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −14 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −28 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SILEX, XLMerida eSILEX, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SILEX XL | Merida eSILEX XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430 | 416 | −14 mm |
| Stack | 664 | 629 | −35 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 75 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 620 | 585 | −35 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 431 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1104 | 1076 | −28 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 70 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 822 | 830 | +8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 560 | 560 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 398 | 400 | +2 mm |
| Head tube length | 240 | 205 | −35 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSILEX minus the Merida SILEX. Full charts: 2021 Merida SILEX, 2022 Merida eSILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SILEXMerida 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 SILEX200 | Merida eSILEX400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SILEX LITE | Merida eSILEX LITE |
| Fork | Merida SILEX CF2 | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | Shimano GRX400 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG200 | Shimano CS-HG50 |
| Chain | KMC M99 | KMC E10S |
| Bottom bracket | FSA PF86 MegaExo | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Maxxis Rambler |
| Brake | Promax DSK-330R | Shimano GRX400 |
| Rotor | Promax G160 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GR | Merida EXPERT GR |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | Merida EXPERT IR |
| Headset | Merida M2331 | VP MH-P16 |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida COMP 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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