2021 Specialized Diverge Base Carbon vs 2021 Merida SILEX+ 8000-E
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Merida SILEX+ 8000-E
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- +2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Diverge Base Carbon numbers we have for size 58 are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Base Carbon 58 | Merida SILEX+ 8000-E M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | not listed | 400 | |
| Stack | not listed | 626 | |
| Head tube angle | 71.75° | 71 | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74 | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1059mm | 1061 | +2 mm |
| BB drop | 80mm | 75 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 270mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 805mm | 765 | −40 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530mm | 500 | −30 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | 398 | +8 mm |
| Head tube length | 159mm | 200 | +41 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 580 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX+ 8000-E minus the Specialized Diverge Base Carbon. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Diverge Base Carbon, 2021 Merida SILEX+ 8000-E.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Base CarbonMerida 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 Base CarbonBase Carbon | Merida SILEX+ 8000-ESILEX+ 8000-E |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Diverge FACT | Merida SILEX+ CF2 |
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 1.5 | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex AXS | Shimano GRX Disc DI2 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex 1 | Shimano GRX817 |
| Cassette | Sunrace | Shimano SLX |
| Chain | KMC X11 Extra | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM Apex Wide | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Pathfinder Sport | Kenda Flintridge Pro |
| Brake | SRAM Apex | Shimano GRX810 DI2 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover | Merida EXPERT GR |
| Stem | Specialized Future | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Seatpost | Specialized Carbon | Merida TEAM CC |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] |
| Wheelset | not listed | Fulrcum Rapid Red 500 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT-MT800 |
| Headset | not listed | SILEX Neck |
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