2022 Merida SILEX+ LIMITED vs 2021 Merida SILEX+ 8000-E
The Merida SILEX+ 8000-E size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida SILEX+ 8000-E
Compared with the Merida SILEX+ LIMITED in M, the Merida SILEX+ 8000-E in L places the top of the head tube 19 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +19 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +21 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SILEX+ LIMITED, MMerida SILEX+ 8000-E, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SILEX+ LIMITED M | Merida SILEX+ 8000-E L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400 | 415 | +15 mm |
| Stack | 626 | 645 | +19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 580 | 600 | +20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 430 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1061 | 1082 | +21 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 765 | 794 | +29 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 530 | +30 mm |
| Fork length | 398 | 398 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 200 | 220 | +20 mm |
Differences are the Merida SILEX+ 8000-E minus the Merida SILEX+ LIMITED. Full charts: 2022 Merida SILEX+ LIMITED, 2021 Merida SILEX+ 8000-E.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SILEX+ LIMITEDMerida SILEX+ 8000-E
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 SILEX+ LIMITEDSILEX+ LIMITED | Merida SILEX+ 8000-ESILEX+ 8000-E |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SILEX CF2 | Merida SILEX+ CF2 |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival XPLR eTAP AXS HRD | Shimano GRX Disc DI2 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS | Shimano GRX817 |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1251 XPLR | Shimano SLX |
| Chain | SRAM Rival 12s | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival 1 Wide | not listed |
| Wheelset | Fulrcum Rapid Red 500 | Fulrcum Rapid Red 500 |
| Tire | Kenda Flintridge Pro | Kenda Flintridge Pro |
| Brake | SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS | Shimano GRX810 DI2 |
| Rotor | SRAM Paceline Rotor | Shimano RT-MT800 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GR | Merida EXPERT GR |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CW | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Headset | VP B303AC | SILEX Neck |
| Seatpost | Merida TEAM CC | Merida TEAM CC |
| Fork | not listed | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
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