2020 Merida SILEX+ 6000 vs 2021 Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon
The 54 is the Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon size closest to your XS Merida SILEX+ 6000. 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 Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon
Compared with the Merida SILEX+ 6000 in XS, the Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon in 54 places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +5 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida SILEX+ 6000, XSSpecialized Diverge Comp Carbon, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SILEX+ 6000 XS | Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 379 | 383mm | +4 mm |
| Stack | 588 | 592mm | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71.25° | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73.5° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 548 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 425mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1027 | 1032mm | +5 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 80mm | +5 mm |
| Standover | 706 | 754mm | +48 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 470mm | +30 mm |
| Fork length | 398 | 389mm | −9 mm |
| Head tube length | 160 | 116mm | −44 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 270mm |
Differences are the Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon minus the Merida SILEX+ 6000. Full charts: 2020 Merida SILEX+ 6000, 2021 Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SILEX+ 6000Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon
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 | Specialized Diverge Comp CarbonComp Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SILEX CF2 | Specialized Diverge FACT |
| Shifter | SRAM Force 1 HRD | Shimano GRX RX810 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force 1 | Shimano GRX RX810 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1130 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | KMC X11 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Bottom bracket | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [Sram FC] | not listed |
| Tire | Kenda Flintridge Pro | Specialized Pathfinder Pro |
| Brake | SRAM Force 1 HRD | Shimano GRX RX810 |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine Rotor | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GR | Specialized Hover |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CW | Specialized Future |
| Headset | SILEX Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Roval Terra |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT CC | Specialized Power |
| Fork | not listed | Specialized Future Shock 2.0 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano GRX RX810-2 |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss G540 |
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