2027 Mondraker Dusty R vs 2026 Merida SILEX
The XL 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 XL places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Mondraker Dusty R, XLMerida SILEX, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker Dusty R XL | Merida SILEX XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 446 mm | 441 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 642 mm | 645 | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 69.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 630 mm | 620 | −10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433 mm | 430 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1129.29 mm | 1126 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 292 mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 540 mm | 580 | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 425 mm | 415 | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 200 mm | 210 | +10 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 75 | |
| Standover | not listed | 852 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX minus the Mondraker Dusty R. Full charts: 2027 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Mondraker Dusty Stealth | Merida SILEX LITE II |
| Fork | Mondraker Steatlh | Merida SILEX II CF2 |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival AXS HRD | Shimano Essa |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | Shimano Essa |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | Shimano Essa HG 300 |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | Shimano HG40 |
| Crankset | e*thirteen Piedmont Core E*Spec | Shimano Essa |
| Chainring | SRAM X-Sync Eagle | 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 | SRAM Rival AXS HRD | Shimano Essa |
| 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 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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