2024 Merida SILEX vs 2026 Merida eSILEX
The Merida eSILEX size closest to your S is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida eSILEX
Compared with the Merida SILEX in S, the Merida eSILEX in XL places the top of the head tube 41 mm higher and 14 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +41 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +14 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +11 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +2.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SILEX, SMerida eSILEX, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SILEX S | Merida eSILEX XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 402 | 416 | +14 mm |
| Stack | 588 | 629 | +41 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 71.5 | +2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 75 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 565 | 585 | +20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 431 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1065 | 1076 | +11 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 70 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 771 | 830 | +59 mm |
| Seat tube length | 490 | 560 | +70 mm |
| Fork length | 415 | 400 | −15 mm |
| Head tube length | 150 | 205 | +55 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSILEX minus the Merida SILEX. Full charts: 2024 Merida SILEX, 2026 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 II | Merida eSILEX LITE III |
| Fork | Merida SILEX II 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 E10 |
| Crankset | FSA Omega | Shimano GRX600 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BBR60 | Shimano RS501 BSA |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Maxxis Rambler |
| Brake | Promax DSK-330R | Shimano GRX400 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GRII | Merida EXPERT GRII |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | Merida TEAM CC III |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Motor | not listed | Mahle X30 Drive Unit |
| Battery | not listed | Mahle ix2 237Wh |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TC500 |
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