2024 Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 vs 2022 Merida SILEX
The M is the Merida SILEX size closest to your 58 Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5. 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 Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 in 58, the Merida SILEX in M places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −15 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5, 58Merida SILEX, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 58 | Merida SILEX M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 401mm | 400 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 630mm | 625 | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 71 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74 | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 440mm | 430 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1075mm | 1060 | −15 mm |
| Standover | 800mm | 772 | −28 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530mm | 500 | −30 mm |
| Fork length | 389mm | 397 | +8 mm |
| Head tube length | 159mm | 200 | +41 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 579 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 75 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX minus the Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5. Full charts: 2024 Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5, 2022 Merida SILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5Merida 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 | Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5Comp E5 | Merida SILEX200 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 3.1 | SILEX CF2 |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle Apex | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano CS-HG200 |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | KMC M99 |
| Crankset | SRAM Alloy DUB | FSA Omega |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle | not listed |
| Motor | Specialized 1.2 SL | not listed |
| Battery | Specialized SL1-320 | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss G540 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Pathfinder Pro | Maxxis Rambler |
| Brake | SRAM Apex | Promax DSK-330R |
| Handlebar | Specialized Adventure Gear Hover | Merida EXPERT GR |
| Stem | Specialized Future Stem | Merida COMP CC |
| Bar tape | Supacaz Suave | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Merida SILEX LITE |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA PF86 MegaExo |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2331 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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