2024 Merida eSILEX vs 2022 Merida SILEX
The Merida SILEX size closest to your M is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida SILEX
Compared with the Merida eSILEX in M, the Merida SILEX in XL places the top of the head tube 66 mm higher and 35 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 48 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +66 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +35 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +48 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eSILEX, MMerida SILEX, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSILEX M | Merida SILEX XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395 | 430 | +35 mm |
| Stack | 597 | 663 | +66 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 71 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 74 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 555 | 620 | +65 mm |
| Chainstay length | 431 | 430 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1055 | 1103 | +48 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 75 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 785 | 826 | +41 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 560 | +50 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | 397 | −3 mm |
| Head tube length | 175 | 240 | +65 mm |
Differences are the Merida SILEX minus the Merida eSILEX. Full charts: 2024 Merida eSILEX, 2022 Merida SILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSILEXMerida 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 | Merida eSILEX400 | Merida SILEX200 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSILEX LITE II | Merida SILEX LITE |
| Fork | Merida SILEX CF2 | SILEX CF2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX400 | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG50 | Shimano CS-HG200 |
| Chain | KMC E10S | KMC M99 |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX600 | FSA Omega |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano RS500 BSA | FSA PF86 MegaExo |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Motor | Mahle X35+ Hub Engine | not listed |
| Battery | Mahle B1-D 250Wh | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Maxxis Rambler |
| Hub | VP CLK170F | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano GRX400 | Promax DSK-330R |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GRII | Merida EXPERT GR |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT IR II | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Sora |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2331 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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