2023 Specialized Diverge Sport Carbon vs 2021 Merida SILEX+ 8000-E
The XS is the Merida SILEX+ 8000-E 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+ 8000-E
Compared with the Specialized Diverge Sport Carbon in 54, the Merida SILEX+ 8000-E 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+ 8000-E, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Sport Carbon 54 | Merida SILEX+ 8000-E 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+ 8000-E minus the Specialized Diverge Sport Carbon. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Diverge Sport Carbon, 2021 Merida SILEX+ 8000-E.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Sport 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 Sport CarbonSport Carbon | Merida SILEX+ 8000-ESILEX+ 8000-E |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Diverge FACT | Merida SILEX+ CF2 |
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 1.5 | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex | Shimano GRX Disc DI2 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex 1 | Shimano GRX817 |
| Chain | KMC X11 Extra | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss G540 | Fulrcum Rapid Red 500 |
| Tire | Specialized Pathfinder Pro 2BR | Kenda Flintridge Pro |
| Brake | SRAM Apex | Shimano GRX810 DI2 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover | Merida EXPERT GR |
| Stem | Specialized Future | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano SLX |
| 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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