2019 Specialized Diverge Men's Sport 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 Men's Sport in 54, the Merida SILEX+ 8000-E in S places the top of the head tube 15 mm higher and 17 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 40 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +15 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +17 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +40 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.9°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +9 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Men's Sport, 54Merida SILEX+ 8000-E, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Men's Sport 54 | Merida SILEX+ 8000-E S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 373mm | 390 | +17 mm |
| Stack | 592mm | 607 | +15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.9° | 71 | −0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 549mm | 564 | +15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 421mm | 430 | +9 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1004mm | 1044 | +40 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | 75 | −10 mm |
| BB height | 265mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 752mm | 736 | −16 mm |
| Seat tube length | 473mm | 470 | −3 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | 398 | +8 mm |
| Head tube length | 108mm | 180 | +72 mm |
Differences are the Merida SILEX+ 8000-E minus the Specialized Diverge Men's Sport. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Diverge Men's Sport, 2021 Merida SILEX+ 8000-E.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Men'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 Men's SportMen's Sport | Merida SILEX+ 8000-ESILEX+ 8000-E |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 105 R7020 | Shimano GRX Disc DI2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 R7000 | Shimano GRX817 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano SLX |
| Chain | KMC X11 EL | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R470 | Fulrcum Rapid Red 500 |
| Tire | Specialized Sawtooth Sport | Kenda Flintridge Pro |
| Brake | Shimano 105 R7070 | Shimano GRX810 DI2 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover | Merida EXPERT GR |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Frame | not listed | Merida SILEX+ CF2 |
| Fork | not listed | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT-MT800 |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Headset | not listed | SILEX Neck |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida TEAM CC |
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