2023 Specialized Diverge STR Expert vs 2021 Merida SILEX+ 6000
The Merida SILEX+ 6000 size closest to your 52 is the XS. Compare the XS instead
What changes on the Merida SILEX+ 6000
Compared with the Specialized Diverge STR Expert in 52, the Merida SILEX+ 6000 in M places the top of the head tube 50 mm higher and 26 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 34 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +50 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +26 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +34 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Diverge STR Expert, 52Merida SILEX+ 6000, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge STR Expert 52 | Merida SILEX+ 6000 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 374 | 400 | +26 mm |
| Stack | 576 | 626 | +50 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 71 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.25° | 74 | −0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 429mm | 430 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1027mm | 1061 | +34 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | 75 | −10 mm |
| BB height | 265mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 730mm | 765 | +35 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 500 | +70 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | 398 | +8 mm |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 200 | +100 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 580 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX+ 6000 minus the Specialized Diverge STR Expert. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Diverge STR Expert, 2021 Merida SILEX+ 6000.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge STR ExpertMerida 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 STR ExpertSTR Expert | Merida SILEX+ 6000SILEX+ 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Diverge FACT | Merida SILEX+ CF2 |
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 2.0 | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS | SRAM Force 1 HRD |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | SRAM Force 1 |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM PG 1130 |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival 1 | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM Rival E1 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [Sram FC] |
| Wheelset | Roval Terra C | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Tracer Pro 2BR | Kenda Flintridge Pro |
| Brake | SRAM Rival eTap AXS | SRAM Force 1 HRD |
| Rotor | SRAM Paceline | SRAM CenterLine Rotor |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover | Merida EXPERT GR |
| Stem | Specialized Future | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Seatpost | S Works Carbon | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Headset | not listed | SILEX Neck |
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