2018 Specialized Diverge Women's Sport vs 2020 Merida SILEX+ 8000-E
The Merida SILEX+ 8000-E size closest to your 52 is the XS. Compare the XS instead
What changes on the Merida SILEX+ 8000-E
Compared with the Specialized Diverge Women's Sport in 52, the Merida SILEX+ 8000-E in L places the top of the head tube 71 mm higher and 48 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 78 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +71 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +48 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +78 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +11 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Women's Sport, 52Merida SILEX+ 8000-E, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Women's Sport 52 | Merida SILEX+ 8000-E L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 367mm | 415 | +48 mm |
| Stack | 574mm | 645 | +71 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71° | 71 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 532mm | 600 | +68 mm |
| Chainstay length | 419mm | 430 | +11 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1004mm | 1082 | +78 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | 75 | −10 mm |
| BB height | 265mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 726mm | 794 | +68 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440mm | 530 | +90 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | 398 | +8 mm |
| Head tube length | not listed | 220 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX+ 8000-E minus the Specialized Diverge Women's Sport. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Diverge Women's Sport, 2020 Merida SILEX+ 8000-E.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Women's SportMerida 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 SportWomen's Sport | Merida SILEX+ 8000-ESILEX+ 8000-E |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano GRX Disc DI2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano GRX817 |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano SLX |
| Chain | KMC X-10 | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba 2D | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | Fulrcum Rapid Red 500 |
| Brake | Tektro Spyre | Shimano GRX810 DI2 |
| Saddle | Specialized Myth Sport | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Frame | not listed | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] |
| Tire | not listed | Kenda Flintridge Pro |
| 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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