2027 Mondraker Dusty S Flat vs 2026 Merida SILEX
The Merida SILEX size closest to your ML is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida SILEX
Compared with the Mondraker Dusty S Flat in ML, the Merida SILEX in XL places the top of the head tube 54 mm higher and 30 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 51 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +54 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +30 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +51 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Mondraker Dusty S Flat, MLMerida SILEX, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker Dusty S Flat ML | Merida SILEX XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 411 mm | 441 | +30 mm |
| Stack | 591 mm | 645 | +54 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 69.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 580 mm | 620 | +40 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433 mm | 430 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1075.3 mm | 1126 | +51 mm |
| BB height | 292 mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 480 mm | 580 | +100 mm |
| Fork length | 425 mm | 415 | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 145 mm | 210 | +65 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 75 | |
| Standover | not listed | 852 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX minus the Mondraker Dusty S Flat. Full charts: 2027 Mondraker Dusty S Flat, 2026 Merida SILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker Dusty S FlatMerida 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 S FlatS 580 Flat | Merida SILEX200 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Mondraker Dusty Stealth | Merida SILEX LITE II |
| Fork | Mondraker Steatlh | Merida SILEX II CF2 |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX SL-M7100-R | Shimano Essa |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX RD-M7100-SGS | Shimano Essa |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX CS-M7100-12 | Shimano Essa HG 300 |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 | Shimano HG40 |
| Crankset | e*thirteen Piedmont Core E*Spec | Shimano Essa |
| Chainring | e*thirteen Helix | not listed |
| Motor | TQ HPR60 | not listed |
| Battery | TQ HPR | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Reaver | Maxxis Rambler 45mm |
| Hub | Mavic Infinity | not listed |
| Rim | Mavic Allroad | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano CUES U8000 | Shimano Essa |
| Handlebar | Onoff S3 Urban 1.0 double butted 6061 alloy | Merida EXPERT GRII |
| Grips | Ergon GRX | not listed |
| Headset | Onoff IS52/IS52 | not listed |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | fizik Vento Argo X5 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano UN101 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Stem | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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