2024 Merida eSILEX vs 2025 Cannondale Topstone
The XL is the Cannondale Topstone size closest to your XL Merida eSILEX. 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 Cannondale Topstone
Compared with the Merida eSILEX in XL, the Cannondale Topstone in XL places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 14 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −14 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +7 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida eSILEX, XLCannondale Topstone, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSILEX XL | Cannondale Topstone XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 416 | 402 | −14 mm |
| Stack | 629 | 640 | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 71 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 73.1 | −1.9° |
| Effective top tube | 585 | 587 | +2 mm |
| Chainstay length | 431 | 435 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1076 | 1083 | +7 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 75 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 830 | 864 | +34 mm |
| Seat tube length | 560 | 600 | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 205 | 212 | +7 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 280 |
Differences are the Cannondale Topstone minus the Merida eSILEX. Full charts: 2024 Merida eSILEX, 2025 Cannondale Topstone.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSILEXCannondale Topstone
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 | Merida eSILEX400 | Cannondale Topstone1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSILEX LITE II | Cannondale Topstone |
| Fork | Merida SILEX CF2 | Cannondale Topstone Carbon |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX400 | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG50 | Shimano 105 R7100 |
| Chain | KMC E10S | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX600 | Shimano GRX RX600 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano RS500 BSA | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Motor | Mahle X35+ Hub Engine | not listed |
| Battery | Mahle B1-D 250Wh | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | not listed |
| Hub | VP CLK170F | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano GRX400 | Shimano GRX RX400, Shimano GRX RX600 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GRII | Cannondale 3 |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT IR II | Cannondale 3 |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | fizik Aliante Delta |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano GRX RX600 |
| Rim | not listed | WTB ST i23 TCS |
| Bar tape | not listed | Cannondale Bar Tape |
| Headset | not listed | Integrated |
| Seatpost | not listed | Cannondale 3 |
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