2025 Merida SILEX 700 vs 2026 Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR
The Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR size closest to your S is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR
Compared with the Merida SILEX 700 in S, the Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR in L places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 18 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +18 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +27 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SILEX 700, SSanta Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SILEX 700 S | Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 402 | 420 | +18 mm |
| Stack | 588 | 596 | +8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 69 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 565 | 591 | +26 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 430 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1065 | 1092 | +27 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 76 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 771 | 778 | +7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 490 | 515 | +25 mm |
| Fork length | 415 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 150 | 145 | −5 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 281 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR minus the Merida SILEX 700. Full charts: 2025 Merida SILEX 700, 2026 Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SILEX 700Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR
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What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Merida SILEX 700700 | Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BARAPEX FLAT BAR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SILEX LITE II | not listed |
| Fork | Merida SILEX II CF2 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX820 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX822 | SRAM Apex Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX820 | Praxis eTor AL |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BBR60 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Easton EA70 AX | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Schwalbe G-One Overland |
| Brake | Shimano GRX820 | SRAM S-300 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT64 | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GRII | Race Face Ride All Sizes: |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC III | Race Face Ride All Sizes: |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Motor | not listed | Fazua Ride 60 |
| Hub | not listed | WTB Frequency Sport |
| Rim | not listed | WTB ASYM i25 28h |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Silverado Medium |
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