2024 Merida SILEX 700 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
- Frame stack
- −40 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- −31 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Merida SILEX 700 is drawn. The Mondraker Dusty R numbers we have for size S are missing the reach.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SILEX 700 S | Mondraker Dusty R S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 402 | not listed | |
| Stack | 588 | 548 mm | −40 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 70° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 565 | 550 mm | −15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 425 mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1065 | 1034 mm | −31 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 70 mm | −5 mm |
| Standover | 771 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 490 | 440 mm | −50 mm |
| Fork length | 415 | 420 mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 150 | 125 mm | −25 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
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
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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