2022 Merida SILEX+ LIMITED vs 2024 Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon
The 58 is the Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon size closest to your M Merida SILEX+ LIMITED. 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 Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon
Compared with the Merida SILEX+ LIMITED in M, the Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon in 58 places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida SILEX+ LIMITED, MSpecialized Diverge Comp Carbon, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SILEX+ LIMITED M | Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400 | 401 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 626 | 634 | +8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71.75° | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73.5° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 580 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 425mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1061 | 1059mm | −2 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 80mm | +5 mm |
| Standover | 765 | 805mm | +40 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 530mm | +30 mm |
| Fork length | 398 | 389mm | −9 mm |
| Head tube length | 200 | 159mm | −41 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 270mm |
Differences are the Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon minus the Merida SILEX+ LIMITED. Full charts: 2022 Merida SILEX+ LIMITED, 2024 Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SILEX+ LIMITEDSpecialized Diverge Comp Carbon
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 | Specialized Diverge Comp CarbonComp Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SILEX CF2 | Specialized Diverge FACT |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival XPLR eTAP AXS HRD | SRAM Apex eTAP AXS |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS | SRAM Apex eTAP AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1251 XPLR | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM Rival 12s | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival 1 Wide | SRAM Apex DUB |
| Wheelset | Fulrcum Rapid Red 500 | DT Swiss G540 |
| Tire | Kenda Flintridge Pro | Specialized Pathfinder Pro 2BR |
| Brake | SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS | SRAM Apex eTAP AXS |
| Rotor | SRAM Paceline Rotor | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GR | Specialized Hover |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CW | Specialized Future |
| Headset | VP B303AC | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida TEAM CC | Roval Terra |
| Fork | not listed | Specialized Future Shock 2.0 |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Apex Wide |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Sport |
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