2022 Merida SILEX vs 2024 Merida eSILEX+
The Merida eSILEX+ size closest to your M is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Merida eSILEX+
Compared with the Merida SILEX in M, the Merida eSILEX+ in XL places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 16 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +16 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +16 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SILEX, MMerida eSILEX+, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SILEX M | Merida eSILEX+ XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400 | 416 | +16 mm |
| Stack | 625 | 629 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 75 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 579 | 585 | +6 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 431 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1060 | 1076 | +16 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 70 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 772 | 830 | +58 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 560 | +60 mm |
| Fork length | 397 | 400 | +3 mm |
| Head tube length | 200 | 205 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSILEX+ minus the Merida SILEX. Full charts: 2022 Merida SILEX, 2024 Merida eSILEX+.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SILEXMerida 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 | Merida SILEX200 | Merida eSILEX+600 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SILEX LITE | Merida eSILEX+ LITE II |
| Fork | SILEX CF2 | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | Shimano GRX812 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG200 | Shimano Deore M5100 |
| Chain | KMC M99 | KMC e11S |
| Crankset | FSA Omega | Shimano GRX600 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA PF86 MegaExo | Shimano RS500 BSA |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Maxxis Rambler |
| Brake | Promax DSK-330R | Shimano GRX600 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GR | Merida EXPERT GRII |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | Merida EXPERT IR II |
| Headset | Merida M2331 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Motor | not listed | Mahle X35+ Hub Engine |
| Battery | not listed | Mahle B1-D 250Wh |
| Hub | not listed | VP CLK170F |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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