2024 Mondraker Dusty XR vs 2026 Merida SILEX
The XXS is the Merida SILEX size closest to your S Mondraker Dusty XR. 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 Mondraker Dusty XR in S, the Merida SILEX in XXS places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Mondraker Dusty XR, SMerida SILEX, XXSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker Dusty XR S | Merida SILEX XXS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 393 mm | 378 | −15 mm |
| Stack | 548 mm | 549 | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 69.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 550 mm | 530 | −20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1034 mm | 1031 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 286 mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 440 mm | 430 | −10 mm |
| Fork length | 420 mm | 415 | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 mm | 110 | −15 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 75 | |
| Standover | not listed | 707 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX minus the Mondraker Dusty XR. Full charts: 2024 Mondraker Dusty XR, 2026 Merida SILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker Dusty XRMerida 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 | Mondraker Dusty XRXR | Merida SILEX200 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Rudy Ultimate | Merida SILEX II CF2 |
| Shifter | SRAM Force eTap AXS | Shimano Essa |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS | Shimano Essa |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano Essa HG 300 |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano HG40 |
| Crankset | SRAM Force 1 | Shimano Essa |
| Chainring | SRAM X-Sync Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Mahle DUB | Shimano UN101 |
| Motor | Mahle X20 Drive Unit | not listed |
| Battery | Mahle X20 IX350Wh | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Maxxis Rambler 45mm |
| Hub | Mahle X20 Drive Unit | not listed |
| Rim | Mavic Allroad Pro | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Force eTap AXS | Shimano Essa |
| Handlebar | Onoff gravel 16º | Merida EXPERT GRII |
| Stem | Onoff e-gravel 6061 T6 Alloy | Merida COMP CC |
| Grips | Mondraker Barium gravel dark | not listed |
| Headset | Onoff e-gravel tapered for 1-1/8” to 1-1/2” head tube | not listed |
| Dropper post | RockShox Reverb XPLR AXS | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Terra Argo X7 | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Merida SILEX LITE II |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
Know what is on every bike.
Add your bike to Quiver. Keep its parts, setup, and service history together, then share your build.
Explore the app
