2027 Mondraker Dusty S vs 2026 Merida eSILEX
The XL is the Merida eSILEX size closest to your XL Mondraker Dusty S. 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 S in XL, the Merida eSILEX in XL places the top of the head tube 13 mm lower and 30 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 53 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −13 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −30 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −53 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Mondraker Dusty S, XLMerida eSILEX, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker Dusty S XL | Merida eSILEX XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 446 mm | 416 | −30 mm |
| Stack | 642 mm | 629 | −13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 71.5 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 75 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 630 mm | 585 | −45 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433 mm | 431 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1129.29 mm | 1076 | −53 mm |
| BB height | 292 mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 540 mm | 560 | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 425 mm | 400 | −25 mm |
| Head tube length | 200 mm | 205 | +5 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 70 | |
| Standover | not listed | 830 |
Differences are the Merida eSILEX minus the Mondraker Dusty S. Full charts: 2027 Mondraker Dusty S, 2026 Merida eSILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker Dusty SMerida 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 SS 580 | Merida eSILEX400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Mondraker Dusty Stealth | Merida eSILEX LITE III |
| Fork | Mondraker Steatlh | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX610 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX822-SGS | Shimano GRX400 |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 | Shimano CS-HG50 |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 | KMC E10 |
| Crankset | e*thirteen Piedmont Core E*Spec | Shimano GRX600 |
| Chainring | e*thirteen Helix | 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 | Shimano GRX RX610 | 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 S3 0-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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