2026 Merida SILEX 700 vs 2026 Merida eSILEX+
The L is the Merida eSILEX+ size closest to your M Merida SILEX 700. 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 Merida eSILEX+
Compared with the Merida SILEX 700 in M, the Merida eSILEX+ in L places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −16 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SILEX 700, MMerida eSILEX+, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SILEX 700 M | Merida eSILEX+ L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 412 | 406 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 607 | 613 | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 71 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 75 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 580 | 570 | −10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 431 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1082 | 1066 | −16 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 70 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 798 | 804 | +6 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 530 | +10 mm |
| Fork length | 415 | 400 | −15 mm |
| Head tube length | 170 | 190 | +20 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSILEX+ minus the Merida SILEX 700. Full charts: 2026 Merida SILEX 700, 2026 Merida eSILEX+.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SILEX 700Merida eSILEX+
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 | Merida eSILEX+600 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SILEX LITE II | Merida eSILEX LITE II |
| Fork | Merida SILEX II CF2 | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX820 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX822 | SRAM Apex Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano M6100-12 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX820 | SRAM Apex 1 Wide |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BBR60 | SRAM DUB BSA 68 Road Wide |
| Wheelset | Shimano WH-RX180-MS-700C | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler 45mm | Maxxis Rambler |
| Brake | Shimano GRX820 | SRAM Apex |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT64 | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GRII | Merida EXPERT GRII |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC III | Merida TEAM CC III |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Motor | not listed | Mahle X30 Drive Unit |
| Battery | not listed | Mahle ix2 237Wh |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TC500 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
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