2025 Mondraker Dusty R vs 2026 Merida SILEX
The L is the Merida SILEX size closest to your XL Mondraker Dusty R. 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 Merida SILEX
Compared with the Mondraker Dusty R in XL, the Merida SILEX in L places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 14 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −14 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Mondraker Dusty R, XLMerida SILEX, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker Dusty R XL | Merida SILEX L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 440mm | 426 | −14 mm |
| Stack | 628 mm | 626 | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 69.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 620 mm | 600 | −20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1110 mm | 1104 | −6 mm |
| BB drop | 70 mm | 75 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 286 mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 530 mm | 550 | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 420 mm | 415 | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 210 mm | 190 | −20 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 825 |
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
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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