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Cannondale Topstone Caad Lefty vs Merida Silex

Cannondale Topstone Caad Lefty, side view

Cannondale

Topstone Caad Lefty

Merida Silex GRX 400, side view

Merida

Silex

Mid-rangeAluminium700c2027
Mid-rangeAdventure and bikepackingCarbon700c2027

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 18 differences, line by line.

Cannondale Topstone Caad Lefty, side viewCannondaleCannondale Topstone Caad Lefty
Merida Silex GRX 400, side viewMeridaMerida Silex

At a glance

  • Cannondale Topstone Caad Lefty has the higher-range groupset: Shimano GRX 800, GRX 600, against Shimano GRX 400.
  • Cannondale Topstone Caad Lefty has the shorter lowest gear: 9 km/h at 90 rpm, against 10 km/h.
Key specs7 differences
Model yearSame for all 2027 2027
Frame Aluminium °Value not published by the brand Carbon
As printed

cadre SILEX CF2 II, carbon

Suspension Hardtail, 40 mm °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Fork model Lefty Oliver °Value not published by the brand MERIDA SILEX II CF2
Wheelset 700c · WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 °Value not published by the brand 700c · Reynolds Duroc G30 rims, Shimano TC500 hubs
As printed

jante Reynolds Duroc G30, 622 28H; moyeux Shimano TC500 / Shimano TC500-HM

Drivetrain 1×12 2×10
Groupset Shimano GRX 800, GRX 600 °Value not published by the brandHigher range Shimano GRX 400
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano GRX400; manettes Shimano GRX 400

Brake model Shimano GRX 410 hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand Shimano GRX400 2 piston hydraulic
As printed

freins Shimano GRX400 / Shimano GRX 400, 2 piston, Hydraulic

Seatpost Rigid · Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm °Value not published by the brand MERIDA EXPERT SL

Prices

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Merida Silex

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Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

  • Topstone Caad Lefty · Gravel bike very demanding, average gearing, average equipment.
  • Silex · Gravel bike very demanding, average gearing, average equipment.
Terrain
Cannondale Topstone Caad Lefty 98%Merida Silex 94%2 bikes3 bikes2 bikes2 bikes4 bikes2 bikes4 bikes1 bike5 bikes4 bikes3 bikes2 bikes5 bikes3 bikes5 bikes4 bikes4 bikes3 bikes3 bikes2 bikes5 bikes4 bikes5 bikes3 bikes2 bikes9 bikes4 bikes3 bikes2 bikes · Merida Silex4 bikes3 bikes · Cannondale Topstone Caad Lefty
EasyDemanding

Gearing

Speed in the lowest and the highest gear at 90 rpm: lower on the left climbs easier, higher on the right goes faster.

  • Cannondale Topstone Caad Lefty9 km/h - 48 km/h
  • Merida Silex10 km/h - 51 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)
Cannondale Topstone Caad LeftyMerida Silexother gravel bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type
Ride type–Not given Adventure and bikepacking
As printed

une machine d’aventure gravel performante

Frame and fork2 differences
Fork–Not given Carbon
As printed

MERIDA SILEX II CF2, tapered, carbon

Max tyre clearance 42 mm °Value not published by the brand 45 mm Best of the comparison+3 mm
AxlesSame for all Thru-axles °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Topstone CAAD, SmartForm C1 Alloy, 12x142 thru-axle, 27.2 dropper compatible seat tube, 1.5" Acros-compatible headtube, BSA 68mm threaded BB, flat mount disc -

 Thru-axles
As printed

Thru axles: Front EXPERT TR, rear EXPERT SL (M12x1.5)

Bottom bracket Shimano BSA 68 °Value not published by the brand Shimano SM-BBR60, BSA 68 mm
Cable routing Internal °Value not published by the brand
As printed

StraightShot internal cable and dynamo routing

–Not given
Seatpost diameter–Not given 27.2 mm
Suspension
Fork travel 40 mm °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Drivetrain6 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano °Value not published by the brand Shimano
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano GRX400

ShiftingSame for all Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano GRX 822, Shadow SGS, 12-speed Shimano GRX 610, 12-speed

 Mechanical
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano GRX400, mechanical

Chainrings 1 °Value not published by the brand 2 +1
Gears at the back 12 °Value not published by the brandBest of the comparison 10 −2
Chainring teeth Shimano GRX 610, 40T, 165mm (47cm), 170mm (51cm), 172.5 (54-56cm), 175mm (58-61cm) °Value not published by the brandHigher range Shimano GRX600 46-30
As printed

taille manivelle Shimano GRX600, 46-30 teeth

Cassette Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51, 12-speed °Value not published by the brandHigher range Shimano Deore HG50 11-36
As printed

cassette Shimano Deore HG50, 11-36 teeth, 10 speed

Rear derailleur Shimano GRX 822, Shadow SGS, 12-speed °Value not published by the brand Shimano GRX400
Shifters Shimano GRX 610, 12-speed °Value not published by the brandHigher range Shimano GRX 400
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano GRX 400 Disque hydraulique

 Hydraulic disc
Front rotor–Not given 180 mm
Rear rotor–Not given 180 mm
Wheels and tyres1 difference
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29" °Value not published by the brand 700c / 29"
Rims Aluminium °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Rim depth–Not given 17 mm
Rim inner width–Not given 26 mm
Tubeless readySame for all yes °Value not published by the brand yes
Tyres WTB Vulpine TCS Light, 700x45c, tubeless ready °Value not published by the brand G-ONE RX Performance Line RaceGuard TLR 700x45C
As printed

pneus G-ONE RX Performance Line, RaceGuard TLR, 700x45C

Tyre width fittedSame for all 45 mm °Value not published by the brand 45 mm
Cockpit and seatpost3 differences
Handlebar Cannondale 3, butted 6061 Alloy, 16 deg flare, 120mm drop: 400mm (51cm), 420mm (54-58cm), 440mm (61cm) °Value not published by the brand MERIDA EXPERT GR II
Stem Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°: 70mm (51m), 80mm (54cm), 90mm (56-58cm), 100mm (61cm) °Value not published by the brand MERIDA TEAM CC III
Seatpost model Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm °Value not published by the brand MERIDA EXPERT SL
Mounts and storage
Mudguard mounts–Not given yes
Fork mounts–Not given yes
Geometry
Geometry size–Not given M
Stack–Not given 607 mm
Reach–Not given 412 mm
Head angle–Not given 69.5 °
Seat angle–Not given 74.5 °
Chainstays–Not given 430 mm
Wheelbase–Not given 1,082 mm
Bottom bracket drop–Not given 75 mm

° Value not published by the brand

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Cannondale Topstone Caad Lefty and Merida Silex come with?

Cannondale Topstone Caad Lefty: Shimano GRX 800, GRX 600. Merida Silex: Shimano GRX 400.

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