2025 Mondraker Dusty R vs 2026 Merida SILEX
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Merida SILEX
- Frame stack
- +40 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- +31 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Mondraker Dusty R numbers we have for size S are missing the reach. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker Dusty R S | Merida SILEX S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | not listed | 402 | |
| Stack | 548 mm | 588 | +40 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 69.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 550 mm | 565 | +15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1034 mm | 1065 | +31 mm |
| BB drop | 70 mm | 75 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 286 mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 440 mm | 490 | +50 mm |
| Fork length | 420 mm | 415 | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 mm | 150 | +25 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 771 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX minus the Mondraker Dusty R. Full charts: 2025 Mondraker Dusty R, 2026 Merida SILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker Dusty RMerida SILEX
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.
| Part | Mondraker Dusty RR | Merida SILEX200 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Rudy Base | Merida SILEX II CF2 |
| Shifter | SRAM APEX D1 | Shimano Essa |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex XPLR | Shimano Essa |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1231 | Shimano Essa HG 300 |
| Chain | SRAM Apex | Shimano HG40 |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex 1 | Shimano Essa |
| Chainring | SRAM X-Sync Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Mahle DUB | Shimano UN101 |
| Motor | Mahle X20 Drive Unit | not listed |
| Battery | Mahle X20 IX350Wh | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Maxxis Rambler 45mm |
| Hub | Novatec D041, Mahle X20 Drive Unit | not listed |
| Rim | Mondraker MDK-XG1 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Apex 1, SRAM Apex | Shimano Essa |
| Handlebar | Onoff S3 GR 16º | Merida EXPERT GRII |
| Stem | Onoff S3 GR 6061 T6 Alloy | Merida COMP CC |
| Bar tape | Onoff HEX Bartape | not listed |
| Headset | Onoff IS52/IS52 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Onoff S3 0-R | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | fizik Terra Argo X7 | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Merida SILEX LITE II |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
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