2027 Mondraker Dusty RR 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 RR 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 RR, MLMerida SILEX, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker Dusty RR 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 RR. Full charts: 2027 Mondraker Dusty RR, 2026 Merida SILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker Dusty RRMerida 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 RRRR | Merida SILEX200 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Mondraker Dusty Stealth | Merida SILEX LITE II |
| Fork | Mondraker Steatlh | Merida SILEX II CF2 |
| Shifter | SRAM Force AXS HRD | Shimano Essa |
| Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | Shimano Essa |
| Cassette | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | Shimano Essa HG 300 |
| Chain | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | Shimano HG40 |
| Crankset | e*thirteen Piedmont | Shimano Essa |
| Chainring | SRAM X-Sync Eagle | not listed |
| Motor | TQ HPR60 | not listed |
| Battery | TQ HPR | not listed |
| Tire | Goodyear XPLR Inter | Maxxis Rambler 45mm |
| Rim | Zipp 303 XPLR | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Force AXS HRD | Shimano Essa |
| 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 | 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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