2021 Specialized Diverge Pro Carbon 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 Pro Carbon in 52, the Merida SILEX+ 6000 in L places the top of the head tube 68 mm higher and 41 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 56 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +68 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +41 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +56 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Pro Carbon, 52Merida SILEX+ 6000, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Pro Carbon 52 | Merida SILEX+ 6000 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 374 | 415 | +41 mm |
| Stack | 577 | 645 | +68 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 71 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.75° | 74 | +0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1026mm | 1082 | +56 mm |
| BB drop | 80mm | 75 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 270mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 725mm | 794 | +69 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 530 | +100 mm |
| Fork length | 389mm | 398 | +9 mm |
| Head tube length | 104mm | 220 | +116 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 600 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX+ 6000 minus the Specialized Diverge Pro Carbon. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Diverge Pro Carbon, 2021 Merida SILEX+ 6000.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Pro CarbonMerida 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 Pro Carbon | Merida SILEX+ 6000SILEX+ 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Merida SILEX+ CF2 |
| Fork | not listed | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Force 1 HRD |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM Force 1 |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM PG 1130 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X11 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [Sram FC] |
| Tire | not listed | Kenda Flintridge Pro |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Force 1 HRD |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine Rotor |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT GR |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Headset | not listed | SILEX Neck |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
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