2018 Specialized Diverge Men's E5 vs 2020 Merida SILEX+ 6000
The XS is the Merida SILEX+ 6000 size closest to your 54 Specialized Diverge Men's E5. 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+ 6000
Compared with the Specialized Diverge Men's E5 in 54, the Merida SILEX+ 6000 in XS places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +20 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.9°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +6 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Men's E5, 54Merida SILEX+ 6000, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Men's E5 54 | Merida SILEX+ 6000 XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378mm | 379 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 577mm | 588 | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.9° | 71 | −0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 549mm | 548 | −1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 424mm | 430 | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1007mm | 1027 | +20 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | 75 | −10 mm |
| BB height | 265mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 761mm | 706 | −55 mm |
| Seat tube length | 473mm | 440 | −33 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | 398 | +8 mm |
| Head tube length | 143mm | 160 | +17 mm |
Differences are the Merida SILEX+ 6000 minus the Specialized Diverge Men's E5. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Diverge Men's E5, 2020 Merida SILEX+ 6000.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Men's E5Merida SILEX+ 6000
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 | Specialized Diverge Men's E5Men's E5 | Merida SILEX+ 6000SILEX+ 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Claris R2000 | SRAM Force 1 HRD |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris | SRAM Force 1 |
| Chain | KMC X8 | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | Shimano RS200 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Kenda Flintridge Pro |
| Brake | Tektro Mira | SRAM Force 1 HRD |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Frame | not listed | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM PG 1130 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [Sram FC] |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine Rotor |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT GR |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Headset | not listed | SILEX Neck |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
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