2024 Merida SILEX 700 vs 2026 Mondraker Dusty R
The XL is the Mondraker Dusty R size closest to your XL 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 Mondraker Dusty R
Compared with the Merida SILEX 700 in XL, the Mondraker Dusty R in XL places the top of the head tube 17 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −17 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −16 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida SILEX 700, XLMondraker Dusty R, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SILEX 700 XL | Mondraker Dusty R XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 441 | 440mm | −1 mm |
| Stack | 645 | 628 mm | −17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 70° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 620 | 620 mm | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 425 mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1126 | 1110 mm | −16 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 70 mm | −5 mm |
| Standover | 852 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 580 | 530 mm | −50 mm |
| Fork length | 415 | 420 mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 210 | 210 mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 286 mm |
Differences are the Mondraker Dusty R minus the Merida SILEX 700. Full charts: 2024 Merida SILEX 700, 2026 Mondraker Dusty R.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SILEX 700Mondraker 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 700700 | Mondraker Dusty RR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SILEX LITE II | not listed |
| Fork | Merida SILEX II CF2 | Mondraker Steatlh |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX820 | SRAM Apex AXS D1 |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX822 | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX820 | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BBR60 | Mahle DUB |
| Wheelset | Easton EA70 AX | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Maxxis Rambler |
| Brake | Shimano GRX820 | SRAM Apex AXS |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT64 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GRII | Onoff S3 GR 16º |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC III | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT 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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