2021 Specialized Diverge Sport Carbon vs 2021 Merida SILEX+ 6000
The Merida SILEX+ 6000 size closest to your 54 is the XS. Compare the XS instead
What changes on the Merida SILEX+ 6000
Compared with the Specialized Diverge Sport Carbon in 54, the Merida SILEX+ 6000 in L places the top of the head tube 53 mm higher and 32 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 50 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +53 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +32 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +50 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- 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, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Sport Carbon 54 | Merida SILEX+ 6000 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 383mm | 415 | +32 mm |
| Stack | 592mm | 645 | +53 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 | 1082 | +50 mm |
| BB drop | 80mm | 75 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 270mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 754mm | 794 | +40 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470mm | 530 | +60 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | 398 | +8 mm |
| Head tube length | 116mm | 220 | +104 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 600 |
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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