2025 Merida SILEX 700 vs 2027 Mondraker Dusty S
The XL is the Mondraker Dusty S 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 S
Compared with the Merida SILEX 700 in XL, the Mondraker Dusty S in XL places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +3 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida SILEX 700, XLMondraker Dusty S, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SILEX 700 XL | Mondraker Dusty S XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 441 | 446 mm | +5 mm |
| Stack | 645 | 642 mm | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 70° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 620 | 630 mm | +10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 433 mm | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1126 | 1129.29 mm | +3 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | not listed | |
| Standover | 852 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 580 | 540 mm | −40 mm |
| Fork length | 415 | 425 mm | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 210 | 200 mm | −10 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 292 mm |
Differences are the Mondraker Dusty S minus the Merida SILEX 700. Full charts: 2025 Merida SILEX 700, 2027 Mondraker Dusty S.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SILEX 700Mondraker Dusty S
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 SS 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SILEX LITE II | Mondraker Dusty Stealth |
| Fork | Merida SILEX II CF2 | Mondraker Steatlh |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX820 | Shimano GRX RX610 |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX822 | Shimano GRX RX822-SGS |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX820 | e*thirteen Piedmont Core E*Spec |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BBR60 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Easton EA70 AX | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Maxxis Reaver |
| Brake | Shimano GRX820 | Shimano GRX RX610 |
| 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 | e*thirteen Helix |
| Motor | not listed | TQ HPR60 |
| Battery | not listed | TQ HPR |
| Hub | not listed | Mavic Infinity |
| Rim | not listed | Mavic Allroad |
| Bar tape | not listed | Onoff HEX Bartape |
| Headset | not listed | Onoff IS52/IS52 |
| Saddle | not listed | fizik Vento Argo X5 |
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