2026 Merida SILEX vs 2027 Mondraker Dusty S
The Mondraker Dusty S size closest to your S is the ML. Compare the ML instead
What changes on the Mondraker Dusty S
Compared with the Merida SILEX in S, the Mondraker Dusty S in XL places the top of the head tube 54 mm higher and 44 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 64 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +54 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +44 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +64 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida SILEX, SMondraker Dusty S, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SILEX S | Mondraker Dusty S XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 402 | 446 mm | +44 mm |
| Stack | 588 | 642 mm | +54 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 70° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 565 | 630 mm | +65 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 433 mm | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1065 | 1129.29 mm | +64 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | not listed | |
| Standover | 771 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 490 | 540 mm | +50 mm |
| Fork length | 415 | 425 mm | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 150 | 200 mm | +50 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 292 mm |
Differences are the Mondraker Dusty S minus the Merida SILEX. Full charts: 2026 Merida SILEX, 2027 Mondraker Dusty S.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SILEXMondraker 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 SILEX200 | Mondraker Dusty SS 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SILEX LITE II | Mondraker Dusty Stealth |
| Fork | Merida SILEX II CF2 | Mondraker Steatlh |
| Shifter | Shimano Essa | Shimano GRX RX610 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Essa | Shimano GRX RX822-SGS |
| Cassette | Shimano Essa HG 300 | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Chain | Shimano HG40 | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Crankset | Shimano Essa | e*thirteen Piedmont Core E*Spec |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano UN101 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler 45mm | Maxxis Reaver |
| Brake | Shimano Essa | Shimano GRX RX610 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GRII | Onoff S3 GR 16º |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP 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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