Bike Comparison
    SILEX 2002020 Merida
    Topstone 1052019 Cannondale
    MSRP
    ($1,266)
    $1,750
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    Category
    		GravelGravel
    Weight
    		23.0 lbs
    2.5
    3.7
    Frame
    		AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    		CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    		AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c700c
    Brakes
    		Mechanical DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    		Sora, FSA105, FSA
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 92 × 11
    Brand Site

    merida-bikes.com

    cannondale.com

    Summary
    		The Merida SILEX 200 and Cannondale Topstone 105 are both aluminum frame gravel bikes. The SILEX 200 has higher gearing, while the Topstone 105 has better components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    2020 SILEX 200
    2019 Topstone 105
    Other Gravel bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    38 mph

    2020 SILEX 200

    36 mph

    2019 Topstone 105

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    SILEX 2002020 Merida
    Topstone 1052019 Cannondale
    Frame

    SILEX LITE, material: aluminium, 700C or 650B wheelsize, 100x12/142x12mm axle standard, BB86 bottom bracket standard

    BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Topstone, SmartForm C2 Alloy, 142x12 thru-axle, tapered headtube, flat mount rear brake, internal cable routing

    BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Fork

    MERIDA SILEX CF2, Tapered, material: carbon

    Cannondale Topstone Disc, Full Carbon, 1-1/4" to 1-1/8" tapered steerer, 55mm offset, flat mount, 12x100 thru axle

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA PF86 MegaExo

    FSA MegaExo

    Headset

    MERIDA M2331

    Topstone Si, 25mm Alloy top cap

    Stem

    Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

    Handlebar

    MERIDA EXPERT GR, material: aluminium

    Cannondale C3, butted 6061 Alloy, 16 deg flare drop

    Saddle

    MERIDA COMP CC, V-mount

    Fabric Scoop Radius Sport, steel rails

    Seatpost

    MERIDA COMP CC, material: aluminium, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback

    Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm

    Pedals

    Not Included

    Grips

    Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Sora, GS

    Shimano 105 7000 GS

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Sora

    Shimano 105, 31.8 clamp

    Crank

    FSA Omega, 48-32 teeth, 170 mm-XS/S, 172,5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL

    FSA Omega ME Alloy, 46/30

    Shifters

    Shimano Sora

    Shimano 105, 2x11

    Cassette

    Shimano CS-HG200, 11-34 teeth, 9 speed

    Shimano 105, 11-34, 11-speed

    Chain

    KMC M99

    KMC X11EL, 11-speed

    Brakes

    Promax DSK-330R

    Shimano 105 7070 hydro disc, 160/160mm RT56 rotors

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Sora

    Shimano 105 7020 hydro disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    MERIDA COMP SL, 17mm inner width, 22mm height, material: aluminium

    WTB ST i23 TCS, 28h, tubeless ready

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    MERIDA EXPERT SL

    Formula RX-512 12x100 front, RX-142 12x142 rear

    Rear Hub

    MERIDA EXPERT SL

    Formula RX-512 12x100 front, RX-142 12x142 rear

    Tires

    Maxxis Rambler

    WTB Nano TCS, 700 x 40c, tubeless ready

    Disc Rotors

    Promax G160

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