2018 Specialized Diverge Men's Expert vs 2020 Merida SILEX+ 6000
The S is the Merida SILEX+ 6000 size closest to your 56 Specialized Diverge Men's Expert. 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 Expert in 56, the Merida SILEX+ 6000 in S places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +19 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +9 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Men's Expert, 56Merida SILEX+ 6000, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Men's Expert 56 | Merida SILEX+ 6000 S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 379mm | 390 | +11 mm |
| Stack | 613mm | 607 | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 71 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 561mm | 564 | +3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 421mm | 430 | +9 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1025mm | 1044 | +19 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | 75 | −10 mm |
| BB height | 265mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 776mm | 736 | −40 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 470 | −30 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | 398 | +8 mm |
| Head tube length | not listed | 180 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX+ 6000 minus the Specialized Diverge Men's Expert. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Diverge Men's Expert, 2020 Merida SILEX+ 6000.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Men's ExpertMerida 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 ExpertMen's Expert | Merida SILEX+ 6000SILEX+ 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | SRAM Force 1 | SRAM Force 1 HRD |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force 1 | SRAM Force 1 |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1150 | SRAM PG 1130 |
| Chain | KMC X11 EL | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | SRAM Force 1 | not listed |
| Chainring | Specialized X-Sync | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM BB386 | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [Sram FC] |
| Wheelset | Roval SLX 24 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Force | SRAM Force 1 HRD |
| Handlebar | Specialized Expert Hover | Merida EXPERT GR |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Frame | not listed | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Tire | not listed | Kenda Flintridge Pro |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine Rotor |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Headset | not listed | SILEX Neck |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
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