2025 Merida SILEX 700 vs 2027 Canyon Grizl CF RIFT
The 2XS is the Canyon Grizl CF RIFT size closest to your XXS 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 Canyon Grizl CF RIFT
Compared with the Merida SILEX 700 in XXS, the Canyon Grizl CF RIFT in 2XS places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −9 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +16 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida SILEX 700, XXSCanyon Grizl CF RIFT, 2XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SILEX 700 XXS | Canyon Grizl CF RIFT 2XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378 | 369 | −9 mm |
| Stack | 549 | 550 | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 67.5 | −2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 73.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 530 | 532 | +2 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 440 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1031 | 1047 | +16 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 66 | −9 mm |
| Standover | 707 | 764 | +57 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 432 | +2 mm |
| Fork length | 415 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110 | 120 | +10 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Grizl CF RIFT minus the Merida SILEX 700. Full charts: 2025 Merida SILEX 700, 2027 Canyon Grizl CF RIFT.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SILEX 700Canyon Grizl CF RIFT
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 | Canyon Grizl CF RIFTCF 8 w/ RIFT |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SILEX LITE II | Grizl CF |
| Fork | Merida SILEX II CF2 | DT Swiss 132 |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX820 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX822 | SRAM Rival XPLR AXS RD |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM Rival XPLR XG-1351 |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX820 | SRAM Rival XPLR |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BBR60 | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Easton EA70 AX | DT Swiss G1800 |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Schwalbe G-One RX Performance |
| Brake | Shimano GRX820 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT64 | SRAM Paceline |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GRII | Canyon HB0067 |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC III | Canyon ST0046 |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Canyon SP100 |
| Battery | not listed | SRAM Powerpack |
| Bar tape | not listed | Canyon Ergospeed |
| Saddle | not listed | fizik Argo Terra X5 |
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