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2025 Merida SILEX 700 vs 2027 Canyon Grizl CF RIFT

The Canyon Grizl CF RIFT size closest to your S is the M. Compare the M instead

What changes on the Canyon Grizl CF RIFT

Compared with the Merida SILEX 700 in S, the Canyon Grizl CF RIFT in 2XL places the top of the head tube 72 mm higher and 46 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 77 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+72 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+46 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+77 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+10 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2025 Merida SILEX 700 (S) and 2027 Canyon Grizl CF RIFT (2XL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida SILEX 700 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Canyon Grizl CF RIFT is the colored outline on top.J 1065

Merida SILEX 700, SCanyon Grizl CF RIFT, 2XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida SILEX 700 SCanyon Grizl CF RIFT 2XLDifference
Reach402448+46 mm
Stack588660+72 mm
Head tube angle69.570+0.5°
Seat tube angle74.573.5−1.0°
Effective top tube565643+78 mm
Chainstay length430440+10 mm
Wheelbase10651142+77 mm
BB drop7575±0 mm
Standover771892+121 mm
Seat tube length490612+122 mm
Fork length415not listed
Head tube length150226+76 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

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.

PartMerida SILEX 700700Canyon Grizl CF RIFTCF 8 w/ RIFT
FrameMerida SILEX LITE IIGrizl CF
ForkMerida SILEX II CF2DT Swiss 132
ShifterShimano GRX820not listed
DerailleurShimano GRX822SRAM Rival XPLR AXS RD
CassetteShimano SLX M7100SRAM Rival XPLR XG-1351
ChainShimano SLX M7100not listed
CranksetShimano GRX820SRAM Rival XPLR
Bottom bracketShimano SM-BBR60SRAM DUB
WheelsetEaston EA70 AXDT Swiss G1800
TireMaxxis RamblerSchwalbe G-One RX Performance
BrakeShimano GRX820not listed
RotorShimano SM-RT64SRAM Paceline
HandlebarMerida EXPERT GRIICanyon HB0067
StemMerida TEAM CC IIICanyon ST0046
SeatpostMerida EXPERT CCCanyon SP100
Batterynot listedSRAM Powerpack
Bar tapenot listedCanyon Ergospeed
Saddlenot listedfizik Argo Terra X5

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