2025 Merida SILEX vs 2026 Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR
The XL is the Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR size closest to your L Merida SILEX. 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 Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR
Compared with the Merida SILEX in L, the Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR in XL places the top of the head tube 16 mm lower and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −16 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +9 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SILEX, LSanta Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SILEX L | Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 426 | 435 | +9 mm |
| Stack | 626 | 610 | −16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 69 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 600 | 610 | +10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 430 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1104 | 1112 | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 74 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 825 | 804 | −21 mm |
| Seat tube length | 550 | 545 | −5 mm |
| Fork length | 415 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 190 | 160 | −30 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 283 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR minus the Merida SILEX. Full charts: 2025 Merida SILEX, 2026 Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SILEXSanta Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR
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 SILEX200 | Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BARAPEX FLAT BAR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SILEX LITE II | not listed |
| Fork | Merida SILEX II CF2 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | SRAM Apex Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano Altus HG200 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | KMC M99 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | FSA Omega | Praxis eTor AL |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BBR60 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Schwalbe G-One Overland |
| Brake | Promax DSK-330R | SRAM S-300 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GRII | Race Face Ride All Sizes: |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | Race Face Ride All Sizes: |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Motor | not listed | Fazua Ride 60 |
| Hub | not listed | WTB Frequency Sport |
| Rim | not listed | WTB ASYM i25 28h |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Silverado Medium |
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