2020 Merida SILEX+ 8000-E vs 2021 Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon
The 56 is the Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon size closest to your S Merida SILEX+ 8000-E. 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+ 8000-E in S, the Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon in 56 places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida SILEX+ 8000-E, SSpecialized Diverge Comp Carbon, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SILEX+ 8000-E S | Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 392mm | +2 mm |
| Stack | 607 | 610mm | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71.75° | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73.5° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 564 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 425mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1044 | 1042mm | −2 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 80mm | +5 mm |
| Standover | 736 | 779mm | +43 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 500mm | +30 mm |
| Fork length | 398 | 389mm | −9 mm |
| Head tube length | 180 | 133mm | −47 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 270mm |
Differences are the Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon minus the Merida SILEX+ 8000-E. Full charts: 2020 Merida SILEX+ 8000-E, 2021 Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SILEX+ 8000-ESpecialized 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+ 8000-ESILEX+ 8000-E | Specialized Diverge Comp CarbonComp Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SILEX CF2 | Specialized Diverge FACT |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX Disc DI2 | Shimano GRX RX810 |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX817 | Shimano GRX RX810 |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | KMC X11 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Bottom bracket | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] | not listed |
| Wheelset | Fulrcum Rapid Red 500 | DT Swiss G540 |
| Tire | Kenda Flintridge Pro | Specialized Pathfinder Pro |
| Brake | Shimano GRX810 DI2 | Shimano GRX RX810 |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-MT800 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GR | Specialized Hover |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CW | Specialized Future |
| Headset | SILEX Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida TEAM CC | Roval Terra |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT CC | Specialized Power |
| Fork | not listed | Specialized Future Shock 2.0 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano GRX RX810-2 |
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