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2021 Merida SILEX+ 6000 vs 2022 Salsa Warbird C eTap Wide

The 59 is the Salsa Warbird C eTap Wide size closest to your M 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 Salsa Warbird C eTap Wide

Compared with the Merida SILEX+ 6000 in M, the Salsa Warbird C eTap Wide in 59 places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−3 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−0 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+9 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.3°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2021 Merida SILEX+ 6000 (M) and 2022 Salsa Warbird C eTap Wide (59), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida SILEX+ 6000 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Salsa Warbird C eTap Wide is the colored outline on top.J 1061

Merida SILEX+ 6000, MSalsa Warbird C eTap Wide, 59Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida SILEX+ 6000 MSalsa Warbird C eTap Wide 59Difference
Reach400399.65−0 mm
Stack626622.61−3 mm
Head tube angle7170.75−0.3°
Seat tube angle7473−1.0°
Effective top tube580590+10 mm
Chainstay length430430±0 mm
Wheelbase10611069.85+9 mm
BB drop7570−5 mm
Standover765808.4+43 mm
Seat tube length500545+45 mm
Fork length398405+7 mm
Head tube length200200±0 mm

Differences are the Salsa Warbird C eTap Wide minus the Merida SILEX+ 6000. Full charts: 2021 Merida SILEX+ 6000, 2022 Salsa Warbird C eTap Wide.

Where each sits in its class

Merida SILEX+ 6000Salsa Warbird C eTap Wide

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartMerida SILEX+ 6000SILEX+ 6000Salsa Warbird C eTap Wide
FrameMerida SILEX+ CF2not listed
ForkMerida SILEX CF2not listed
ShifterSRAM Force 1 HRDnot listed
DerailleurSRAM Force 1not listed
CassetteSRAM PG 1130not listed
ChainKMC X11not listed
Bottom bracketFSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [Sram FC]not listed
TireKenda Flintridge Pronot listed
BrakeSRAM Force 1 HRDnot listed
RotorSRAM CenterLine Rotornot listed
HandlebarMerida EXPERT GRnot listed
StemMerida EXPERT CWnot listed
HeadsetSILEX Necknot listed
SeatpostMerida EXPERT CCnot listed
SaddleMerida EXPERT CCnot listed

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