2023 Specialized Diverge STR Pro vs 2021 Merida SILEX+ 6000
The XS is the Merida SILEX+ 6000 size closest to your 54 Specialized Diverge STR Pro. 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+ 6000
Compared with the Specialized Diverge STR Pro in 54, the Merida SILEX+ 6000 in XS places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −7 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Diverge STR Pro, 54Merida SILEX+ 6000, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge STR Pro 54 | Merida SILEX+ 6000 XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 383mm | 379 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 593mm | 588 | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.25° | 71 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 429mm | 430 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1034mm | 1027 | −7 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | 75 | −10 mm |
| BB height | 265mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 753mm | 706 | −47 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470mm | 440 | −30 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | 398 | +8 mm |
| Head tube length | 115mm | 160 | +45 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 548 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX+ 6000 minus the Specialized Diverge STR Pro. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Diverge STR Pro, 2021 Merida SILEX+ 6000.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge STR ProMerida 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 ProSTR Pro | Merida SILEX+ 6000SILEX+ 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Diverge FACT | Merida SILEX+ CF2 |
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 2.0 | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Shifter | SRAM Force eTap AXS | SRAM Force 1 HRD |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS | SRAM Force 1 |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM PG 1130 |
| Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | SRAM Force | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [Sram FC] |
| Wheelset | Roval Terra CL | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Tracer Pro 2BR | Kenda Flintridge Pro |
| Brake | SRAM Force | SRAM Force 1 HRD |
| Handlebar | Roval Terra | Merida EXPERT GR |
| Stem | Specialized Future | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Saddle | Specialized Power | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine Rotor |
| Headset | not listed | SILEX Neck |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
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