2021 Cannondale Topstone vs 2022 Merida SILEX
The S is the Merida SILEX size closest to your L Cannondale Topstone. 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 Cannondale Topstone in L, the Merida SILEX in S places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 14 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 26 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −14 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −26 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cannondale Topstone, LMerida SILEX, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Topstone L | Merida SILEX S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 394 | 380 | −14 mm |
| Stack | 610 | 606 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.1 | 74 | +0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 579 | 554 | −25 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 430 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1060 | 1034 | −26 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 284 | not listed | |
| Standover | 825 | 744 | −81 mm |
| Seat tube length | 553 | 470 | −83 mm |
| Head tube length | 182 | 180 | −2 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 397 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX minus the Cannondale Topstone. Full charts: 2021 Cannondale Topstone, 2022 Merida SILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale TopstoneMerida 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 | Cannondale Topstone0 | Merida SILEX200 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale SmartForm C2 | Merida SILEX LITE |
| Fork | BallisTec | SILEX CF2 |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX800 | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX800, Shimano GRX RX810 | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano CS-HG200 |
| Chain | KMC X11 | KMC M99 |
| Crankset | FSA Omega AGX+ | FSA Omega |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-RS500 | FSA PF86 MegaExo |
| Pedals | Not | not listed |
| Tire | WTB Riddler TCS | Maxxis Rambler |
| Rim | WTB KOM | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX800 | Promax DSK-330R |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Radius Sport | not listed |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT GR |
| Stem | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2331 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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