2022 Merida SILEX vs 2024 Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Expert
The 61 is the Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Expert 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 Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Expert
Compared with the Merida SILEX in XL, the Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Expert in 61 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 20 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −20 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −7 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida SILEX, XLSpecialized Turbo Creo 2 Expert, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SILEX XL | Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Expert 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430 | 410mm | −20 mm |
| Stack | 664 | 663mm | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 620 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 435mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1104 | 1097mm | −7 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | not listed | |
| Standover | 822 | 852mm | +30 mm |
| Seat tube length | 560 | 560mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 398 | 405mm | +7 mm |
| Head tube length | 240 | 180mm | −60 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Expert minus the Merida SILEX. Full charts: 2022 Merida SILEX, 2024 Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Expert.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SILEXSpecialized Turbo Creo 2 Expert
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 | Specialized Turbo Creo 2 ExpertExpert |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | not listed | Specialized Future Shock 3.3 |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM X-Sync Eagle |
| Battery | not listed | Specialized SL1-320 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval Terra C |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Tracer Pro |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Rival eTap AXS |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Hover |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized Future |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Trans-X Dropper |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Expert |
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