2023 Specialized Diverge FACT 9r Carbon vs 2021 Merida SILEX+ 8000-E
The XS is the Merida SILEX+ 8000-E size closest to your 52 Specialized Diverge FACT 9r 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+ 8000-E
Compared with the Specialized Diverge FACT 9r Carbon in 52, the Merida SILEX+ 8000-E in XS places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Diverge FACT 9r Carbon, 52Merida SILEX+ 8000-E, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge FACT 9r Carbon 52 | Merida SILEX+ 8000-E XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 374mm | 379 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 577mm | 588 | +11 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 | 1027 | +1 mm |
| BB drop | 80mm | 75 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 270mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 725mm | 706 | −19 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 440 | +10 mm |
| Fork length | 389mm | 398 | +9 mm |
| Head tube length | 104mm | 160 | +56 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 548 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX+ 8000-E minus the Specialized Diverge FACT 9r Carbon. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Diverge FACT 9r Carbon, 2021 Merida SILEX+ 8000-E.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge FACT 9r 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 FACT 9r CarbonFACT 9r Carbon | Merida SILEX+ 8000-ESILEX+ 8000-E |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Diverge FACT | Merida SILEX+ CF2 |
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 2.0 | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Seatpost | Roval Terra | Merida TEAM CC |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano GRX Disc DI2 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano GRX817 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano SLX |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X11 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] |
| Wheelset | not listed | Fulrcum Rapid Red 500 |
| Tire | not listed | Kenda Flintridge Pro |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano GRX810 DI2 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT-MT800 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT GR |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Headset | not listed | SILEX Neck |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
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