2021 Merida SILEX+ 8000-E vs 2023 Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon
The Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon size closest to your M is the 58. Compare the 58 instead
What changes on the Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon
Compared with the Merida SILEX+ 8000-E in M, the Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon in 52 places the top of the head tube 49 mm lower and 26 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −49 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −26 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −35 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida SILEX+ 8000-E, MSpecialized Diverge Comp Carbon, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SILEX+ 8000-E M | Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400 | 374mm | −26 mm |
| Stack | 626 | 577mm | −49 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 70.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73.75° | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 580 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 425mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1061 | 1026mm | −35 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 80mm | +5 mm |
| Standover | 765 | 725mm | −40 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 430mm | −70 mm |
| Fork length | 398 | 389mm | −9 mm |
| Head tube length | 200 | 104mm | −96 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 270mm |
Differences are the Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon minus the Merida SILEX+ 8000-E. Full charts: 2021 Merida SILEX+ 8000-E, 2023 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 |
| Fork | Merida SILEX CF2 | Specialized Future Shock 2.0 |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX Disc DI2 | Shimano GRX |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX817 | Shimano Ultegra R810 |
| 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 2BR |
| Brake | Shimano GRX810 DI2 | Shimano Ultegra R810 |
| 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 Sport |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano GRX RX600 |
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