2026 Cannondale Topstone CUES vs 2026 Merida eSILEX+
The XS is the Merida eSILEX+ size closest to your S Cannondale Topstone CUES. 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 Cannondale Topstone CUES in S, the Merida eSILEX+ in XS places the top of the head tube 16 mm higher and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +16 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +5 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Cannondale Topstone CUES, SMerida eSILEX+, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Topstone CUES S | Merida eSILEX+ XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 377 | 374 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 549 | 565 | +16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 69.5 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.1 | 75 | +1.9° |
| Effective top tube | 544 | 525 | −19 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 431 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1027 | 1032 | +5 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 70 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 284 | not listed | |
| Standover | 744 | 748 | +4 mm |
| Seat tube length | 458 | 470 | +12 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 145 | +30 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 400 |
Differences are the Merida eSILEX+ minus the Cannondale Topstone CUES. Full charts: 2026 Cannondale Topstone CUES, 2026 Merida eSILEX+.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Topstone CUESMerida 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 | Cannondale Topstone CUES3 CUES - 2x | Merida eSILEX+600 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Topstone | Merida eSILEX LITE II |
| Fork | Topstone | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U3030 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 | SRAM Apex Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano CUES LG300 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 Linkglide | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano CUES U6040 | SRAM Apex 1 Wide |
| Tire | WTB Riddler Comp | Maxxis Rambler |
| Hub | Shimano TC500 | Shimano TC500 |
| Rim | GXD 1.0 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano CUES RS305 | SRAM Apex |
| Grips | Cannondale KnurlCork | not listed |
| Headset | Acros IS52/40 ICR | not listed |
| Saddle | Selle Royal SRX Open | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB BSA 68 Road Wide |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Motor | not listed | Mahle X30 Drive Unit |
| Battery | not listed | Mahle ix2 237Wh |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT GRII |
| Stem | not listed | Merida TEAM CC III |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
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