2027 Mondraker Dusty R vs 2026 Merida eSILEX+
The XS is the Merida eSILEX+ size closest to your S 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 eSILEX+
Compared with the Mondraker Dusty R in S, the Merida eSILEX+ in XS places the top of the head tube 17 mm higher and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +17 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +20 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Mondraker Dusty R, SMerida eSILEX+, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker Dusty R S | Merida eSILEX+ XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 363 mm | 374 | +11 mm |
| Stack | 548 mm | 565 | +17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 69.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 75 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 520 mm | 525 | +5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433 mm | 431 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1012 mm | 1032 | +20 mm |
| BB height | 292 mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 410 mm | 470 | +60 mm |
| Fork length | 425 mm | 400 | −25 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 mm | 145 | +45 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 70 | |
| Standover | not listed | 748 |
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 eSILEX+600 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Mondraker Dusty Stealth | Merida eSILEX LITE II |
| Fork | Mondraker Steatlh | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival AXS HRD | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM Apex Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | e*thirteen Piedmont Core E*Spec | SRAM Apex 1 Wide |
| 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 | SRAM Apex |
| 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 | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Saddle | fizik Vento Argo X5 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB BSA 68 Road Wide |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Stem | not listed | Merida TEAM CC III |
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