2026 Merida SILEX vs 2027 Canyon Grizl CF RIFT
The M is the Canyon Grizl CF RIFT size closest to your S 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 Canyon Grizl CF RIFT
Compared with the Merida SILEX in S, the Canyon Grizl CF RIFT in M places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +11 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.4°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida SILEX, SCanyon Grizl CF RIFT, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SILEX S | Canyon Grizl CF RIFT M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 402 | 404 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 588 | 596 | +8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 69.9 | +0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 73.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 565 | 581 | +16 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 440 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1065 | 1076 | +11 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 771 | 826 | +55 mm |
| Seat tube length | 490 | 522 | +32 mm |
| Fork length | 415 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 150 | 158 | +8 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Grizl CF RIFT minus the Merida SILEX. Full charts: 2026 Merida SILEX, 2027 Canyon Grizl CF RIFT.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SILEXCanyon 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 SILEX200 | Canyon Grizl CF RIFTCF 8 w/ RIFT |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SILEX LITE II | Grizl CF |
| Fork | Merida SILEX II CF2 | DT Swiss 132 |
| Shifter | Shimano Essa | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Essa | SRAM Rival XPLR AXS RD |
| Cassette | Shimano Essa HG 300 | SRAM Rival XPLR XG-1351 |
| Chain | Shimano HG40 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Essa | SRAM Rival XPLR |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano UN101 | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler 45mm | Schwalbe G-One RX Performance |
| Brake | Shimano Essa | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | SRAM Paceline |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GRII | Canyon HB0067 |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | Canyon ST0046 |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Canyon SP100 |
| Battery | not listed | SRAM Powerpack |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss G1800 |
| Bar tape | not listed | Canyon Ergospeed |
| Saddle | not listed | fizik Argo Terra X5 |
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