2024 Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 vs 2026 Merida eSILEX+
The Merida eSILEX+ size closest to your 54 is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida eSILEX+
Compared with the Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 in 54, the Merida eSILEX+ in M places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +12 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +7 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −9 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5, 54Merida eSILEX+, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 54 | Merida eSILEX+ M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 383mm | 395 | +12 mm |
| Stack | 590mm | 597 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.25° | 70.5 | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 75 | +1.5° |
| Chainstay length | 440mm | 431 | −9 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1048mm | 1055 | +7 mm |
| Standover | 746mm | 785 | +39 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470mm | 510 | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 389mm | 400 | +11 mm |
| Head tube length | 116mm | 175 | +59 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 555 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 70 |
Differences are the Merida eSILEX+ minus the Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5. Full charts: 2024 Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5, 2026 Merida eSILEX+.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5Merida eSILEX+
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 Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5Comp E5 | Merida eSILEX+600 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 3.1 | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle Apex | SRAM Apex Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM Alloy DUB | SRAM Apex 1 Wide |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle | not listed |
| Motor | Specialized 1.2 SL | Mahle X30 Drive Unit |
| Battery | Specialized SL1-320 | Mahle ix2 237Wh |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss G540 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Pathfinder Pro | Maxxis Rambler |
| Brake | SRAM Apex | SRAM Apex |
| Handlebar | Specialized Adventure Gear Hover | Merida EXPERT GRII |
| Stem | Specialized Future Stem | Merida TEAM CC III |
| Bar tape | Supacaz Suave | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Merida eSILEX LITE II |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB BSA 68 Road Wide |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TC500 |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
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