2018 Specialized Diverge Women's E5 vs 2020 Merida SILEX+ 8000-E
The XS is the Merida SILEX+ 8000-E size closest to your 44 Specialized Diverge Women'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+ 8000-E
Compared with the Specialized Diverge Women's E5 in 44, the Merida SILEX+ 8000-E in XS places the top of the head tube 35 mm higher and 22 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +35 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +22 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +27 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +8 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Women's E5, 44Merida SILEX+ 8000-E, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Women's E5 44 | Merida SILEX+ 8000-E XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 357mm | 379 | +22 mm |
| Stack | 553mm | 588 | +35 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 71 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 516mm | 548 | +32 mm |
| Chainstay length | 422mm | 430 | +8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1000mm | 1027 | +27 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | 75 | −10 mm |
| BB height | 265mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 691mm | 706 | +15 mm |
| Seat tube length | 370mm | 440 | +70 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | 398 | +8 mm |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 160 | +35 mm |
Differences are the Merida SILEX+ 8000-E minus the Specialized Diverge Women's E5. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Diverge Women's E5, 2020 Merida SILEX+ 8000-E.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Women's E5Merida SILEX+ 8000-E
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 Women's E5Women's E5 | Merida SILEX+ 8000-ESILEX+ 8000-E |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Claris R2000 | Shimano GRX Disc DI2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris | Shimano GRX817 |
| Chain | KMC X8 | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | Shimano RS200 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | Fulrcum Rapid Red 500 |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Kenda Flintridge Pro |
| Brake | Tektro Mira | Shimano GRX810 DI2 |
| Saddle | Specialized Myth Sport | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Frame | not listed | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano SLX |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT-MT800 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT GR |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Headset | not listed | SILEX Neck |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida TEAM CC |
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