2021 Merida eSILEX+ vs 2023 Canyon Grail CFR
The L is the Canyon Grail CFR 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 Canyon Grail CFR
Compared with the Merida eSILEX+ in XL, the Canyon Grail CFR in L places the top of the head tube 16 mm lower and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −16 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +4 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida eSILEX+, XLCanyon Grail CFR, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSILEX+ XL | Canyon Grail CFR L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 416 | 427 | +11 mm |
| Stack | 629 | 613 | −16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 71.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 73.5 | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 585 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 431 | 425 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1076 | 1080 | +4 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | not listed | |
| Standover | 830 | 838 | +8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 560 | 540 | −20 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 205 | 187 | −18 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Grail CFR minus the Merida eSILEX+. Full charts: 2021 Merida eSILEX+, 2023 Canyon Grail CFR.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSILEX+Canyon Grail CFR
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 eSILEX+600 | Canyon Grail CFRCFR AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSILEX+ LITE | Canyon Grail CFR R121 |
| Fork | Merida SILEX CF2 | Canyon Grail CFR FK118 |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX812 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M5100 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC e11S | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Motor | Mahle X35+ Hub Engine | not listed |
| Battery | Mahle B1-C | not listed |
| Hub | VP CLK170F | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano GRX600 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GR | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT IR | not listed |
| Headset | VP MH-P16 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Canyon SP0072 Comfortpost |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | fizik Vento Argo X1 |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss GRC 1100 |
| Tire | not listed | Schwalbe G-One RS (40 mm) |
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