2019 Specialized Diverge vs 2021 Merida SILEX+ 8000-E
The Merida SILEX+ 8000-E size closest to your 54 is the XS. Compare the XS instead
What changes on the Merida SILEX+ 8000-E
Compared with the Specialized Diverge in 54, the Merida SILEX+ 8000-E in L places the top of the head tube 53 mm higher and 42 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 78 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +53 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +42 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +78 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.9°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +9 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Diverge, 54Merida SILEX+ 8000-E, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge 54 | Merida SILEX+ 8000-E L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 373mm | 415 | +42 mm |
| Stack | 592mm | 645 | +53 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.9° | 71 | −0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 549mm | 600 | +51 mm |
| Chainstay length | 421mm | 430 | +9 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1004mm | 1082 | +78 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | 75 | −10 mm |
| BB height | 265mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 752mm | 794 | +42 mm |
| Seat tube length | 473mm | 530 | +57 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | 398 | +8 mm |
| Head tube length | 108mm | 220 | +112 mm |
Differences are the Merida SILEX+ 8000-E minus the Specialized Diverge. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Diverge, 2021 Merida SILEX+ 8000-E.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized DivergeMerida 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 DivergeS-Works | Merida SILEX+ 8000-ESILEX+ 8000-E |
|---|---|---|
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works CG-R | Merida TEAM CC |
| Frame | not listed | Merida SILEX+ CF2 |
| Fork | not listed | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano GRX Disc DI2 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano GRX817 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano SLX |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X11 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] |
| Wheelset | not listed | Fulrcum Rapid Red 500 |
| Tire | not listed | Kenda Flintridge Pro |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano GRX810 DI2 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT-MT800 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT GR |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Headset | not listed | SILEX Neck |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
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