2026 Merida SILEX 700 vs 2027 Canyon Grizl CF RIFT
The Canyon Grizl CF RIFT size closest to your S is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Canyon Grizl CF RIFT
Compared with the Merida SILEX 700 in S, the Canyon Grizl CF RIFT in L places the top of the head tube 31 mm higher and 18 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +31 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +18 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +35 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida SILEX 700, SCanyon Grizl CF RIFT, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SILEX 700 S | Canyon Grizl CF RIFT L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 402 | 420 | +18 mm |
| Stack | 588 | 619 | +31 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 69.8 | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 73.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 565 | 603 | +38 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 440 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1065 | 1100 | +35 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 771 | 883 | +112 mm |
| Seat tube length | 490 | 552 | +62 mm |
| Fork length | 415 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 150 | 183 | +33 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Grizl CF RIFT minus the Merida SILEX 700. Full charts: 2026 Merida SILEX 700, 2027 Canyon Grizl CF RIFT.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SILEX 700Canyon 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 SILEX 700700 | Canyon Grizl CF RIFTCF 8 w/ RIFT |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SILEX LITE II | Grizl CF |
| Fork | Merida SILEX II CF2 | DT Swiss 132 |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX820 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX822 | SRAM Rival XPLR AXS RD |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM Rival XPLR XG-1351 |
| Chain | Shimano M6100-12 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX820 | SRAM Rival XPLR |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BBR60 | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Shimano WH-RX180-MS-700C | DT Swiss G1800 |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler 45mm | Schwalbe G-One RX Performance |
| Brake | Shimano GRX820 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT64 | SRAM Paceline |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GRII | Canyon HB0067 |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC III | Canyon ST0046 |
| Battery | not listed | SRAM Powerpack |
| Bar tape | not listed | Canyon Ergospeed |
| Seatpost | not listed | Canyon SP100 |
| Saddle | not listed | fizik Argo Terra X5 |
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