Merida Silex
Gravel and all-road riders.
Merida gravel/adventure. Stable, mounts, calmer than Scultura.
Gravel and all-road riders.
Merida gravel/adventure. Stable, mounts, calmer than Scultura.
Gravel riders who want one bike for events and weekends. Racers who want a lower, racier gravel bike should also look at Crux.
Specialized's gravel all-rounder. Future Shock up front (on many kits), generous tire room, and a position between Crux-race and touring. Recent Diverge 4 years shift clearance and front-end feel.
| Measurement |  FairdaleWeekender 2021 | FairdaleWeekender 2020 |  MeridaSilex 2022 |  SpecializedDiverge 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stackmm | 590 | 590 | 590 | 612+22 |
| Reachmm | 382 | 382 | 386+4 | 390+8 |
| Head tube angle° | 71.0 | 71.0 | 71.0 | 71.5+0.5 |
| Seat tube angle° | 73.0 | 73.0 | 73.5+0.5 | 73.2+0.2 |
| Chainstaymm | 440 | 440 | 430−10 | 425−15 |
| Wheelbasemm | 1058 | 1058 | 1045−13 | 1055−3 |
| BB dropmm | 68 | 68 | 74+6 | 78+10 |
| BB heightmm | — | — | — | — |
| Standovermm | — | — | — | — |
| Part | Weekender M | Weekender M | Silex M | Diverge 56 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stem | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Bar | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm |
| Crank | 172.5 mm | 172.5 mm | 172.5 mm | 172.5 mm |
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