MSRP | $1,399 | ($1,773) | $2,300 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Gravel | Gravel | Gravel |
Weight | 22.7 lbs | 22.6 lbs | |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 700c |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | GRX 400, GRX 600 | GRX 400, GRX 600 | GRX 800, GRX 600 |
Drivetrain | 2 × 10 | 2 × 10 | 2 × 11 |
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Summary | The Scott Speedster Gravel 30, Merida SILEX 400, and Cannondale Topstone 1 are all aluminum frame gravel bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The Topstone 1 has better components. | ||
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | Speedster Gravel Disc / D.Butted 6061 Alloy Endurance geometry / Integrated Headtube BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded | SILEX LITE, material: aluminium, 700C or 650B wheelsize, 100x12/142x12mm axle standard, BB86 bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded | SmartForm C2 Alloy, 12x142 thru-axle, tapered headtube, flat mount disc, StraightShot internal cable routing, multiple gear/bottle mounts BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded |
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Fork | Speedster Carbon Disc 1 1/8"-1 1/4" Carbon steerer | MERIDA SILEX CF2, Tapered, material: carbon | BallisTec Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, 55mm OutFront offset, flat mount disc, internal routing, 12x100 thru axle |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-RS500 | Shimano Pressfit BB71 | FSA Cartridge |
Headset | Integrated Steel Cup tapered | MERIDA M2331 | Integrated, 1-1/8" - 1-1/4" |
Stem | JD ST123A Alloy 1 1/8" / four Bolt 31.8mm | Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7° | |
Handlebar | Syncros Creston 2.0 Flare Alloy 31.8mm | MERIDA EXPERT GR, material: aluminium | Cannondale 3, butted 6061 alloy, 16 deg flare drop |
Saddle | Syncros Tofino Regular 2.5 | MERIDA COMP CC, V-mount | Fizik Aliante Delta, S-alloy rails |
Seatpost | Syncros RR2.5 27.2/300mm | MERIDA COMP CC, material: aluminium, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback | Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm |
Pedals | Not included | ||
Grips | Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX RD-RX400 20 Speed | Shimano GRX400 | Shimano GRX 810, Shadow RD+ |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX FD-RX400-F | Shimano GRX400 | Shimano GRX 800, braze-on |
Crank | Shimano GRX FC-RX600-10 46x30T | Shimano GRX600, 46-30 teeth, 170 mm-XS/S, 172,5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL | FSA Omega AGX+ Alloy, 46/30 |
Shifters | Shimano GRX ST-RX400 Disc 20 Speed | Shimano GRX400 | Shimano GRX 600, 11-speed |
Cassette | Shimano CS-HG500 10 Speed 11-34 T | Shimano CS-HG50, 11-36 teeth, 10 speed | Shimano 105, 11-34, 11-speed |
Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X10 | KMC X11, 11-speed |
Brakes | Shimano BR-RX400 Hyd Disc 160/F and 160/R SM-RT70 CL rotor | Shimano GRX400 | Shimano GRX 400, hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT54 rotors |
Brake Levers | Shimano GRX400 | Shimano GRX 600 hydraulic disc |
Rims | Syncros Race 24 Disc 28 Front / 28 Rear | MERIDA COMP SL, 17mm inner width, 22mm height, material: aluminium | WTB ST i23 TCS, 28h, tubeless ready |
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Spokes | SHA-DAR Black 2mm | Stainless Steel, 14g | |
Front Hub | Formula Team CL Disc 28 H | MERIDA EXPERT SL | Formula cartridge bearing, Centerlock, 12x100mm |
Rear Hub | Formula Team CL Disc 28 H | MERIDA EXPERT SL | Formula cartridge bearing, Centerlock, 12x142mm |
Tires | Schwalbe G-One Allround 700x35C | Maxxis Rambler | WTB Nano, 700 x 40c, wire bead |
Disc Rotors | Shimano RT10 |