2021 Specialized Diverge Comp E5 vs 2021 Merida SILEX+ 8000-E
The S is the Merida SILEX+ 8000-E size closest to your 56 Specialized Diverge Comp E5. 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+ 8000-E
Compared with the Specialized Diverge Comp E5 in 56, the Merida SILEX+ 8000-E in S places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −5 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Comp E5, 56Merida SILEX+ 8000-E, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Comp E5 56 | Merida SILEX+ 8000-E S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 392mm | 390 | −2 mm |
| Stack | 610mm | 607 | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.75° | 71 | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74 | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 432mm | 430 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1049mm | 1044 | −5 mm |
| BB drop | 80mm | 75 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 270mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 777mm | 736 | −41 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 470 | −30 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | 398 | +8 mm |
| Head tube length | 133mm | 180 | +47 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 564 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX+ 8000-E minus the Specialized Diverge Comp E5. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Diverge Comp E5, 2021 Merida SILEX+ 8000-E.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Comp E5Merida 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 Comp E5Comp E5 | Merida SILEX+ 8000-ESILEX+ 8000-E |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Diverge E5 | Merida SILEX+ CF2 |
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 1.5 | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX600 | Shimano GRX Disc DI2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX812 GX | Shimano GRX817 |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX | Shimano SLX |
| Chain | KMC X11 Extra | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Elite | Fulrcum Rapid Red 500 |
| Tire | Specialized Pathfinder Sport | Kenda Flintridge Pro |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX400 | Shimano GRX810 DI2 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover | Merida EXPERT GR |
| Stem | Specialized Future | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT-MT800 |
| Headset | not listed | SILEX Neck |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida TEAM CC |
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