2026 Merida SILEX 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 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, SSanta Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SILEX 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. Full charts: 2026 Merida SILEX, 2026 Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SILEXSanta Cruz Skitch FLAT BAR
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 | Santa Cruz Skitch FLAT BARAPEX FLAT BAR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SILEX LITE II | not listed |
| Fork | Merida SILEX II CF2 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Essa | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano Essa | SRAM Apex Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano Essa HG 300 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano HG40 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano Essa | Praxis eTor AL |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano UN101 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler 45mm | Schwalbe G-One Overland |
| Brake | Shimano Essa | SRAM S-300 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GRII | Race Face Ride All Sizes: |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | Race Face Ride All Sizes: |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP 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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