MSRP | $1,100 | $1,400 | |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Gravel | Gravel | Gravel |
Weight | 22.8 lbs | ||
| Aluminum | Steel | ||
Fork | Carbon | Carbon | Steel |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 700c |
Clearance | 38c | ||
Brakes | Mechanical Disc | Mechanical Disc | Mechanical Disc |
Groupset | Sora, FSA | Claris | Sora, Praxis |
Drivetrain | 2 × 9 | 2 × 9 | |
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Summary | The Merida SILEX 200, Specialized Men's Diverge E5, and Specialized Sequoia are all gravel bikes with mechanical disc brakes. The Men's Diverge E5 has an aluminum frame, while the Sequoia has a steel frame, steel fork, and a rigid seatpost. | ||
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | SILEX LITE | Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum, Open Road Geometry, threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc | Specialized Premium Cr-Mo, size-specific tubing, Adventure Geometry, fender/rack mounts |
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Fork | MERIDA SILEX CF2 | Specialized FACT carbon, flat-mount disc, 12x100mm thru-axle | Specialized Cr-Mo, internal light cable routing, flat-mount disc, water bottle/rack/fender mounts |
Bottom Bracket | BSA, square-taper, 68mm | Praxis, M24 BSA, threaded | |
Headset | MERIDA M2331, 2191026683 | ||
Stem | Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise | Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise | |
Handlebar | MERIDA Expert GR | Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp | Specialized Adventure Gear Hover, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12d flare |
Saddle | MERIDA Comp CC | Body Geometry Toupé Sport, steel rails, 143mm | Anza, hollow Cr-Mo rails, aluminum bumper |
Seatpost | MERIDA Comp CC, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback | Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware | |
Pedals | Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose ball w/reflectors | Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose ball w/ reflectors |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora, GS | Shimano Claris, 8-speed | Shimano Sora, 9-speed |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora | Shimano Claris, 8-speed, braze-on | Shimano Sora, 9-speed, 34.9mm w/28.6mm adapter |
Crank | FSA Omega, 48-32 teeth | Shimano Claris R200 | Praxis Alba, M24, 110 BCD, 48/32T |
Shifters | Shimano Sora | Shimano Claris 2000, 8-speed | Shimano Sora, 9-speed |
Cassette | Shimano CS-HG200, 11-32 teeth, 9 speed | SunRace, 8-speed, 11-34t | SunRace, 9-speed, 11-34t |
Chain | KMC M99 | KMC X8 w/ Missing Link™, 8-speed | KMC X9EPT, 9-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™ |
Brakes | Promax Decode R, Mechanical disc | Front: Tektro Mira, flat-mount, mechanical disc, Rear: Tektro Mira, flat-mount, mechanical disc | Front: Tektro Spyre, 160mm, Rear: Tektro Spyre, 160mm |
Brake Levers | Shimano Sora |
Rims | MERIDA Comp SL, 17mm inner width, 22mm height | Front: Axis Sport Disc, Rear: Axis Sport Disc | 700C alloy, clincher, 18.5mm depth, 25mm internal width, rim brake, 32h |
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Spokes | Black stainless | Stainless, 14g | |
Front Hub | VP 173SB, 100x12mm width, 32 spoke holes, 6 bolt / VP 273SB, 142x12mm width, 32 spoke holes, 6 bolt | Hayfield, anodized | |
Rear Hub | VP 173SB, 100x12mm width, 32 spoke holes, 6 bolt / VP 273SB, 142x12mm width, 32 spoke holes, 6 bolt | Hayfield, anodized | |
Tires | Maxxis Razzo, 700x35C, fold, Silkworm | Front: Espoir Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x30mm, Rear: Espoir Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x30mm | Front: Sawtooth 2Bliss Ready, 700x38mm, Rear: Sawtooth 2Bliss Ready, 700x38mm |