2027 Mondraker Dusty R vs 2026 Merida eSILEX
The Merida eSILEX size closest to your ML is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida eSILEX
Compared with the Mondraker Dusty R in ML, the Merida eSILEX in XL places the top of the head tube 38 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +38 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Mondraker Dusty R, MLMerida eSILEX, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker Dusty R ML | Merida eSILEX XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 411 mm | 416 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 591 mm | 629 | +38 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 71.5 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 75 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 580 mm | 585 | +5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433 mm | 431 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1075.3 mm | 1076 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 292 mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 480 mm | 560 | +80 mm |
| Fork length | 425 mm | 400 | −25 mm |
| Head tube length | 145 mm | 205 | +60 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 70 | |
| Standover | not listed | 830 |
Differences are the Merida eSILEX minus the Mondraker Dusty R. Full charts: 2027 Mondraker Dusty R, 2026 Merida eSILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker Dusty RMerida eSILEX
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 eSILEX400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Mondraker Dusty Stealth | Merida eSILEX LITE III |
| Fork | Mondraker Steatlh | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival AXS HRD | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | Shimano GRX400 |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | Shimano CS-HG50 |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | KMC E10 |
| Crankset | e*thirteen Piedmont Core E*Spec | Shimano GRX600 |
| Chainring | SRAM X-Sync Eagle | not listed |
| Motor | TQ HPR60 | Mahle X30 Drive Unit |
| Battery | TQ HPR | Mahle ix2 237Wh |
| Tire | Maxxis Reaver | Maxxis Rambler |
| Hub | Mavic Infinity | Shimano TC500 |
| Rim | Mavic Allroad | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Rival AXS HRD | Shimano GRX400 |
| Handlebar | Onoff S3 GR 16º | Merida EXPERT GRII |
| Bar tape | Onoff HEX Bartape | not listed |
| Headset | Onoff IS52/IS52 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Onoff S9 Carbon 15-R | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Vento Argo X5 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano RS501 BSA |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Stem | not listed | Merida TEAM CC III |
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