2024 Merida SILEX 700 vs 2026 Merida eSILEX
The S is the Merida eSILEX size closest to your XS Merida SILEX 700. 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 Merida eSILEX
Compared with the Merida SILEX 700 in XS, the Merida eSILEX in S places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SILEX 700, XSMerida eSILEX, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SILEX 700 XS | Merida eSILEX S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 392 | 384 | −8 mm |
| Stack | 570 | 581 | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 70 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 75 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 550 | 540 | −10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 431 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1048 | 1044 | −4 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 70 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 734 | 767 | +33 mm |
| Seat tube length | 460 | 490 | +30 mm |
| Fork length | 415 | 400 | −15 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 160 | +30 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSILEX minus the Merida SILEX 700. Full charts: 2024 Merida SILEX 700, 2026 Merida eSILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SILEX 700Merida 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 SILEX 700700 | Merida eSILEX400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SILEX LITE II | Merida eSILEX LITE III |
| Fork | Merida SILEX II CF2 | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX820 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX822 | Shimano GRX400 |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 | Shimano CS-HG50 |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 | KMC E10 |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX820 | Shimano GRX600 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BBR60 | Shimano RS501 BSA |
| Wheelset | Easton EA70 AX | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Maxxis Rambler |
| Brake | Shimano GRX820 | Shimano GRX400 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT64 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GRII | Merida EXPERT GRII |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC III | Merida TEAM CC III |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT 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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