2024 Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Expert vs 2022 Merida SILEX
The L is the Merida SILEX size closest to your 61 Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Expert. 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 Expert in 61, the Merida SILEX in L places the top of the head tube 18 mm lower and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −18 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −15 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Expert, 61Merida SILEX, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Expert 61 | Merida SILEX L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 410mm | 415 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 663mm | 645 | −18 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71° | 71 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 74 | +1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 430 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1097mm | 1082 | −15 mm |
| Standover | 852mm | 794 | −58 mm |
| Seat tube length | 560mm | 530 | −30 mm |
| Fork length | 405mm | 398 | −7 mm |
| Head tube length | 180mm | 220 | +40 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 600 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 75 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX minus the Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Expert. Full charts: 2024 Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Expert, 2022 Merida SILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Creo 2 ExpertMerida 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 ExpertExpert | Merida SILEX |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 3.3 | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM X-Sync Eagle | not listed |
| Battery | Specialized SL1-320 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Terra C | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Tracer Pro | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Rival eTap AXS | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Future | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Trans-X Dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert | not listed |
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