2024 Merida eSILEX+ vs 2022 Merida SILEX
The S is the Merida SILEX size closest to your M 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 Merida SILEX
Compared with the Merida eSILEX+ in M, the Merida SILEX in S places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −21 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eSILEX+, MMerida SILEX, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSILEX+ M | Merida SILEX S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395 | 380 | −15 mm |
| Stack | 597 | 606 | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 71 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 74 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 555 | 554 | −1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 431 | 430 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1055 | 1034 | −21 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 75 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 785 | 744 | −41 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 470 | −40 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | 397 | −3 mm |
| Head tube length | 175 | 180 | +5 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 eSILEX+Merida 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 eSILEX+600 | Merida SILEX200 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSILEX+ LITE II | Merida SILEX LITE |
| Fork | Merida SILEX CF2 | SILEX CF2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX812 | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M5100 | Shimano CS-HG200 |
| Chain | KMC e11S | 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 GRX600 | Promax DSK-330R |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GRII | Merida EXPERT GR |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT IR II | Merida COMP CC |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Sora |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2331 |
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