2021 Specialized Diverge Sport Carbon vs 2021 Merida SILEX+ 6000
The XS is the Merida SILEX+ 6000 size closest to your 54 Specialized Diverge Sport Carbon. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Merida SILEX+ 6000
Compared with the Specialized Diverge Sport Carbon in 54, the Merida SILEX+ 6000 in XS places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −5 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Sport Carbon, 54Merida SILEX+ 6000, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Sport Carbon 54 | Merida SILEX+ 6000 XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 383mm | 379 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 592mm | 588 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.25° | 71 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74 | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1032mm | 1027 | −5 mm |
| BB drop | 80mm | 75 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 270mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 754mm | 706 | −48 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470mm | 440 | −30 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | 398 | +8 mm |
| Head tube length | 116mm | 160 | +44 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 548 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX+ 6000 minus the Specialized Diverge Sport Carbon. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Diverge Sport Carbon, 2021 Merida SILEX+ 6000.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Sport 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 Sport CarbonSport Carbon | Merida SILEX+ 6000SILEX+ 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Diverge FACT | Merida SILEX+ CF2 |
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 1.5 | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX600 | SRAM Force 1 HRD |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX810 | SRAM Force 1 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | SRAM PG 1130 |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX RX600 | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss G540 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Pathfinder Sport | Kenda Flintridge Pro |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX400 | SRAM Force 1 HRD |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover | Merida EXPERT GR |
| Stem | Specialized Future | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X11 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [Sram FC] |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine Rotor |
| Headset | not listed | SILEX Neck |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
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