2023 Cannondale Topstone vs 2022 Merida SILEX
The L is the Merida SILEX size closest to your XL 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 XL, the Merida SILEX in L places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 13 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +13 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Cannondale Topstone, XLMerida SILEX, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Topstone XL | Merida SILEX L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 402 | 415 | +13 mm |
| Stack | 640 | 644 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.1 | 74 | +0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 587 | 600 | +13 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 430 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1083 | 1082 | −1 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 280 | not listed | |
| Standover | 864 | 799 | −65 mm |
| Seat tube length | 600 | 530 | −70 mm |
| Head tube length | 212 | 220 | +8 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 397 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX minus the Cannondale Topstone. Full charts: 2023 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 Topstone1 | Merida SILEX200 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Topstone | Merida SILEX LITE |
| Fork | Topstone | SILEX CF2 |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX600 | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX820 | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7100 HG | Shimano CS-HG200 |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 HG | KMC M99 |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX RX600 | FSA Omega |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BSA 68 | FSA PF86 MegaExo |
| Wheelset | WTB ST i23 | not listed |
| Tire | WTB Riddler TCS | Maxxis Rambler |
| Rim | WTB ST i23 TCS | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX400, Shimano GRX RX600 | Promax DSK-330R |
| Handlebar | Cannondale 3 | Merida EXPERT GR |
| Stem | Cannondale 3 | Merida COMP CC |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale 3 | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | fizik Aliante Delta | not listed |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2331 |
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