2024 Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 vs 2022 Merida SILEX
The XS is the Merida SILEX size closest to your 49 Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5. 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
Compared with the Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 in 49, the Merida SILEX in XS places the top of the head tube 17 mm higher and 14 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +17 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +14 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5, 49Merida SILEX, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 49 | Merida SILEX XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 365mm | 379 | +14 mm |
| Stack | 571mm | 588 | +17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 71 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 440mm | 430 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1035mm | 1027 | −8 mm |
| Standover | 705mm | 706 | +1 mm |
| Seat tube length | 390mm | 440 | +50 mm |
| Fork length | 389mm | 398 | +9 mm |
| Head tube length | 99mm | 160 | +61 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 548 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 75 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX minus the Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5. Full charts: 2024 Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5, 2022 Merida SILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5Merida SILEX
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 SILEX |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 3.1 | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle Apex | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM Alloy DUB | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle | not listed |
| Motor | Specialized 1.2 SL | not listed |
| Battery | Specialized SL1-320 | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss G540 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Pathfinder Pro | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Apex | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Adventure Gear Hover | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Future Stem | not listed |
| Bar tape | Supacaz Suave | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | not listed |
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