2019 Specialized Diverge Women's Comp vs 2021 Merida SILEX+ 6000
The Merida SILEX+ 6000 size closest to your 52 is the XS. Compare the XS instead
What changes on the Merida SILEX+ 6000
Compared with the Specialized Diverge Women's Comp in 52, the Merida SILEX+ 6000 in S places the top of the head tube 33 mm higher and 23 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 40 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +33 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +23 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +40 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 Comp, 52Merida SILEX+ 6000, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Women's Comp 52 | Merida SILEX+ 6000 S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 367mm | 390 | +23 mm |
| Stack | 574mm | 607 | +33 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71° | 71 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 532mm | 564 | +32 mm |
| Chainstay length | 419mm | 430 | +11 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1004mm | 1044 | +40 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | 75 | −10 mm |
| BB height | 265mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 726mm | 736 | +10 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440mm | 470 | +30 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | 398 | +8 mm |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 180 | +85 mm |
Differences are the Merida SILEX+ 6000 minus the Specialized Diverge Women's Comp. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Diverge Women's Comp, 2021 Merida SILEX+ 6000.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Women's CompMerida 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 Women's CompWomen's Comp | Merida SILEX+ 6000SILEX+ 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Force 1 HRD |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra, Shimano Ultegra R8000 | SRAM Force 1 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG8000 | SRAM PG 1130 |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | Praxis Zayante | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R470 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Sawtooth | Kenda Flintridge Pro |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra R8070 | SRAM Force 1 HRD |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover | Merida EXPERT GR |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works CG-R | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Saddle | Specialized Myth Comp | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Frame | not listed | Merida SILEX+ CF2 |
| Fork | not listed | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [Sram FC] |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine Rotor |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Headset | not listed | SILEX Neck |
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