2022 Merida SILEX vs 2021 Cannondale Topstone
The XL is the Cannondale Topstone size closest to your L 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 L, the Cannondale Topstone in XL places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 13 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −13 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SILEX, LCannondale Topstone, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SILEX L | Cannondale Topstone XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 415 | 402 | −13 mm |
| Stack | 645 | 640 | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73.1 | −0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 600 | 596 | −4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 430 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1082 | 1078 | −4 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 794 | 863 | +69 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530 | 600 | +70 mm |
| Fork length | 398 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 220 | 214 | −6 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 284 |
Differences are the Cannondale Topstone minus the Merida SILEX. Full charts: 2022 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 SILEX | Cannondale Topstone0 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale SmartForm C2 |
| Fork | not listed | BallisTec |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano GRX RX800 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano GRX RX800, Shimano GRX RX810 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | not listed | FSA Omega AGX+ |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano BB-RS500 |
| Pedals | not listed | Not |
| Tire | not listed | WTB Riddler TCS |
| Rim | not listed | WTB KOM |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano GRX RX800 |
| Bar tape | not listed | Cannondale Tape |
| Saddle | not listed | Fabric Scoop Radius Sport |
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