2027 Mondraker Dusty RR 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 RR in ML, the Merida eSILEX in XS places the top of the head tube 26 mm lower and 37 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 43 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −26 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −37 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −43 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Mondraker Dusty RR, MLMerida eSILEX, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker Dusty RR ML | Merida eSILEX XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 411 mm | 374 | −37 mm |
| Stack | 591 mm | 565 | −26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 69.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 75 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 580 mm | 525 | −55 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433 mm | 431 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1075.3 mm | 1032 | −43 mm |
| BB height | 292 mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 480 mm | 470 | −10 mm |
| Fork length | 425 mm | 400 | −25 mm |
| Head tube length | 145 mm | 145 | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 70 | |
| Standover | not listed | 748 |
Differences are the Merida eSILEX minus the Mondraker Dusty RR. Full charts: 2027 Mondraker Dusty RR, 2026 Merida eSILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker Dusty RRMerida 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 RRRR | Merida eSILEX400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Mondraker Dusty Stealth | Merida eSILEX LITE III |
| Fork | Mondraker Steatlh | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Shifter | SRAM Force AXS HRD | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | Shimano GRX400 |
| Cassette | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | Shimano CS-HG50 |
| Chain | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | KMC E10 |
| Crankset | e*thirteen Piedmont | Shimano GRX600 |
| Chainring | SRAM X-Sync Eagle | not listed |
| Motor | TQ HPR60 | Mahle X30 Drive Unit |
| Battery | TQ HPR | Mahle ix2 237Wh |
| Tire | Goodyear XPLR Inter | Maxxis Rambler |
| Rim | Zipp 303 XPLR | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Force AXS HRD | Shimano GRX400 |
| Handlebar | Onoff S9 GR | Merida EXPERT GRII |
| Bar tape | fizik Terra Solocush Tacky 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 |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TC500 |
| Stem | not listed | Merida TEAM CC III |
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