2021 Merida SILEX vs 2022 Merida eSILEX+
The Merida eSILEX+ size closest to your M is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Merida eSILEX+
Compared with the Merida SILEX in M, the Merida eSILEX+ in M places the top of the head tube 29 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −29 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SILEX, MMerida eSILEX+, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SILEX M | Merida eSILEX+ M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400 | 395 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 626 | 597 | −29 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 70.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 75 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 580 | 555 | −25 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 431 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1061 | 1055 | −6 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 70 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 765 | 785 | +20 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 510 | +10 mm |
| Fork length | 398 | 400 | +2 mm |
| Head tube length | 200 | 175 | −25 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 eSILEX+600 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SILEX LITE | Merida eSILEX+ LITE |
| Fork | Merida SILEX CF2 | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | Shimano GRX812 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG200 | Shimano Deore M5100 |
| Chain | KMC M99 | KMC e11S |
| Bottom bracket | FSA PF86 MegaExo | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Maxxis Rambler |
| Brake | Promax DSK-330R | Shimano GRX600 |
| 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 | Merida EXPERT CC |
| 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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