Merida Silex 200 vs Marin Gestalt
A side by side comparison of two gravel bikes available in Australia, on price and specs. The Merida Silex 200 is the lower-priced of the two.
| 2 of 4 bikesDeltas are against the baseline | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and where to buy | |||
| Current Australian price | $1,498Lowest | $1,499.99 | |
| RRP | $1,498 | $1,499.99 | |
| Price source | RRP AUD (99 Bikes) | RRP AUD (BikesOnline) | |
| Retailers | Not published | bikesonline.com.au | |
| Overview | |||
| Category | Gravel | Gravel | |
| Type | Non-electric | Non-electric | |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 | |
| Frame and suspension | |||
| Frame | Not published | Aluminium | |
| Fork | Full carbon (Merida Silex CF2 II, tapered steerer) | aluminium | |
| Wheels and tyres | |||
| Wheelset | Merida Comp SL II aluminium, tubeless ready | Marin alloy double wall | |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c | |
| Stock tyres | 700x45C (Maxxis Rambler, TR, EXO) | 700x36c | |
| Max tyre clearance | 45 mm | 45 mmsame | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Groupset | Shimano Sora | Shimano Claris | |
| Shifting | Mechanical, 2x | Mechanical, 2x | |
| Crank | FSA Omega, 48-32T, 172.5mm (M) | FSA Tempo Compact | |
| Chainrings | Not published | 50/34 | |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG200, 11-34T, 9-speed | SunRace 8-speed | |
| Cassette speeds | 9 | 8 | |
| Lowest gearRatio of smallest ring to biggest cog. Lower is easier climbing. | Not published | 1.06 | |
| Highest gearBiggest ring to smallest cog. Higher is a faster top speed. | Not published | 4.55 | |
| Gearing character | Not published | Endurance gearing | |
| Brakes and weight | |||
| Brakes | Promax DSK-330R mechanical disc | Tektro MD-C400 mechanical disc | |
| Rotors | 180mm front, 160mm rear | 160/160 | |
| Weight | 10.45 kg | Not published | |
| Geometry | |||
| Size shown | M | 54 | |
| Stack | 607 mm | 582 mm-25 mm | |
| Reach | 412 mm | 377 mm-35 mm | |
| Stack to reachHigher is more upright, lower is more stretched out. | 1.47 | 1.54+0.07 | |
| Head angleLower (slacker) is calmer at speed, higher (steeper) is quicker steering. | 69.5 deg | 71.5 deg+2.0 deg | |
| Seat angle | 74.5 deg | 73.5 deg-1.0 deg | |
| Wheelbase | 1,082 mm | 1,024 mm-58 mm | |
| Chainstay | 430 mm | 432 mm+2 mm | |
| BB drop | 75 mm | 78 mm+3 mm | |
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- Merida Silex 200 (size M) is the baseline.
- Marin Gestalt (size 54): 25 mm lower stack, 35 mm shorter reach, 2.0 deg steeper head angle, 58 mm shorter wheelbase, 2 mm longer chainstays.
Stack, reach, head and seat angles, wheelbase, chainstay and BB drop are drawn to scale from published charts. Tube shapes are schematic. Sizes differ between these bikes, so check the size you would actually ride.
BikeFinder Data Profile. Geometry and component figures are researched from published manufacturer and retailer sources, not physical ride tests, and can vary by model year.
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm current details with the seller before purchase.