2020 Merida SILEX+ 6000 vs 2021 Merida SILEX+ 8000-E
The Merida SILEX+ 8000-E size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida SILEX+ 8000-E
Compared with the Merida SILEX+ 6000 in M, the Merida SILEX+ 8000-E in XL places the top of the head tube 38 mm higher and 30 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 43 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +38 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +30 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +43 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SILEX+ 6000, MMerida SILEX+ 8000-E, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SILEX+ 6000 M | Merida SILEX+ 8000-E XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400 | 430 | +30 mm |
| Stack | 626 | 664 | +38 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 580 | 620 | +40 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 430 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1061 | 1104 | +43 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 765 | 822 | +57 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 560 | +60 mm |
| Fork length | 398 | 398 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 200 | 240 | +40 mm |
Differences are the Merida SILEX+ 8000-E minus the Merida SILEX+ 6000. Full charts: 2020 Merida SILEX+ 6000, 2021 Merida SILEX+ 8000-E.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SILEX+ 6000Merida SILEX+ 8000-E
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+ 6000SILEX+ 6000 | Merida SILEX+ 8000-ESILEX+ 8000-E |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SILEX CF2 | Merida SILEX+ CF2 |
| Shifter | SRAM Force 1 HRD | Shimano GRX Disc DI2 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force 1 | Shimano GRX817 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1130 | Shimano SLX |
| Chain | KMC X11 | KMC X11 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [Sram FC] | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] |
| Tire | Kenda Flintridge Pro | Kenda Flintridge Pro |
| Brake | SRAM Force 1 HRD | Shimano GRX810 DI2 |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine Rotor | Shimano RT-MT800 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GR | Merida EXPERT GR |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CW | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Headset | SILEX Neck | SILEX Neck |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida TEAM CC |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Fork | not listed | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Fulrcum Rapid Red 500 |
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