2024 Merida SILEX vs 2026 Mondraker Dusty R
The L is the Mondraker Dusty R size closest to your M 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 Mondraker Dusty R
Compared with the Merida SILEX in M, the Mondraker Dusty R in L places the top of the head tube 12 mm lower and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −12 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +12 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida SILEX, MMondraker Dusty R, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SILEX M | Mondraker Dusty R L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 412 | 424 mm | +12 mm |
| Stack | 607 | 595 mm | −12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 70° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 580 | 595 mm | +15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 425 mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1082 | 1082 mm | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 70 mm | −5 mm |
| Standover | 798 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 500 mm | −20 mm |
| Fork length | 415 | 420 mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 170 | 175 mm | +5 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 286 mm |
Differences are the Mondraker Dusty R minus the Merida SILEX. Full charts: 2024 Merida SILEX, 2026 Mondraker Dusty R.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SILEXMondraker Dusty R
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 | Mondraker Dusty RR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SILEX LITE II | not listed |
| Fork | Merida SILEX II CF2 | Mondraker Steatlh |
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | SRAM Apex AXS D1 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG200 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | KMC M99 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | FSA Omega | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BBR60 | Mahle DUB |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Maxxis Rambler |
| Brake | Promax DSK-330R | SRAM Apex AXS |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GRII | Onoff S3 GR 16º |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Onoff S3 0-R |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM X-Sync Eagle |
| Motor | not listed | Mahle X20 Drive Unit |
| Battery | not listed | Mahle X20 IX350Wh |
| Hub | not listed | Mahle X20 Drive Unit |
| Rim | not listed | Mavic Allroad |
| Bar tape | not listed | Onoff HEX Bartape |
| Headset | not listed | Onoff IS52/IS52 |
| Saddle | not listed | fizik Terra Argo X7 |
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