2024 Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp vs 2026 Merida eSILEX+
The XS is the Merida eSILEX+ size closest to your 49 Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp. 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 eSILEX+
Compared with the Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp in 49, the Merida eSILEX+ in XS places the top of the head tube 13 mm lower and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −13 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +9 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +10 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp, 49Merida eSILEX+, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp 49 | Merida eSILEX+ XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 365mm | 374 | +9 mm |
| Stack | 578mm | 565 | −13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71° | 69.5 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 75 | +1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 431 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1022mm | 1032 | +10 mm |
| Standover | 731mm | 748 | +17 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410mm | 470 | +60 mm |
| Fork length | 405mm | 400 | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 90mm | 145 | +55 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 525 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 70 |
Differences are the Merida eSILEX+ minus the Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp. Full charts: 2024 Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp, 2026 Merida eSILEX+.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Creo 2 CompMerida 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 CompComp | Merida eSILEX+600 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 3.2 | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex eTAP AXS | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM X1 Eagle AXS | SRAM Apex Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM DUB | SRAM Apex 1 Wide |
| Chainring | SRAM X-Sync Eagle | not listed |
| Battery | Specialized SL1-320 | Mahle ix2 237Wh |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss G540 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Tracer Pro | Maxxis Rambler |
| Brake | SRAM Apex | SRAM Apex |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover | Merida EXPERT GRII |
| Stem | Specialized Future | Merida TEAM CC III |
| Seatpost | Specialized Trans-X Dropper | Merida EXPERT CC |
| 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 |
| Motor | not listed | Mahle X30 Drive Unit |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TC500 |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
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