2024 Merida SILEX 700 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 700 in S, the Merida eSILEX in L places the top of the head tube 25 mm higher and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +25 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SILEX 700, SMerida eSILEX, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SILEX 700 S | Merida eSILEX L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 402 | 406 | +4 mm |
| Stack | 588 | 613 | +25 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 71 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 75 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 565 | 570 | +5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 431 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1065 | 1066 | +1 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 70 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 771 | 804 | +33 mm |
| Seat tube length | 490 | 530 | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 415 | 400 | −15 mm |
| Head tube length | 150 | 190 | +40 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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