2024 Merida SILEX 10K vs 2026 Mondraker Dusty R
The Mondraker Dusty R size closest to your S is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Mondraker Dusty R
Compared with the Merida SILEX 10K in S, the Mondraker Dusty R in XL places the top of the head tube 40 mm higher and 38 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 45 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +40 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +38 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +45 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida SILEX 10K, SMondraker Dusty R, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SILEX 10K S | Mondraker Dusty R XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 402 | 440mm | +38 mm |
| Stack | 588 | 628 mm | +40 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 70° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 565 | 620 mm | +55 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 425 mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1065 | 1110 mm | +45 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 70 mm | −5 mm |
| Standover | 771 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 530 mm | +60 mm |
| Fork length | 415 | 420 mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 150 | 210 mm | +60 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 286 mm |
Differences are the Mondraker Dusty R minus the Merida SILEX 10K. Full charts: 2024 Merida SILEX 10K, 2026 Mondraker Dusty R.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SILEX 10KMondraker 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 SILEX 10K10K | Mondraker Dusty RR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SILEX CF2 II | not listed |
| Fork | Merida SILEX II CF2 | Mondraker Steatlh |
| Shifter | SRAM RED eTap AXS | SRAM Apex AXS D1 |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM Red 1 AXS Wide Power Meter | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 68 Road Wide | Mahle DUB |
| Wheelset | Reynolds Black Lable G700 Pro | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Maxxis Rambler |
| Brake | SRAM Red AXS | SRAM Apex AXS |
| Rotor | SRAM Centerline X | not listed |
| Handlebar | Easton EC70 AX | Onoff S3 GR 16º |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC III | not listed |
| Seatpost | SRAM Reverb XPLR AXS | Onoff S3 0-R |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch M5 AGX | fizik Terra Argo X7 |
| 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 |
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