bike geometry
Silex 2026
Compare size-specific bike geometry, including reach, stack, angles, wheelbase and the measurements that influence fit and handling.
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Silex geometry measurements
Choose the recorded size and configuration. Geometry figures can change by size; RideDNA does not collapse those values into one misleading answer.
What is the reach of the Silex?
Reach is the horizontal distance from the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube. Also searched as frame reach.
| Configuration | Size | Reach | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silex geometry | XXS | 377.2 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | XL | 441.2 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | XS | 392 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | S | 401.8 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | M | 411.6 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | L | 426.4 mm | RideDNA-derived |
What is the stack of the Silex?
Stack is the vertical distance from the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube. Also searched as frame stack.
| Configuration | Size | Stack | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silex geometry | XXS | 550.9 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | XL | 644.6 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | XS | 569.7 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | S | 588.4 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | M | 607.1 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | L | 625.9 mm | RideDNA-derived |
What is the effective top tube of the Silex?
Effective top tube is the horizontal distance between the head-tube and seat-tube centerlines. Also searched as ETT, virtual top tube, horizontal top tube.
| Configuration | Size | Effective top tube | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silex geometry | XXS | 530 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | XL | 620 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | XS | 550 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | S | 565 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | M | 580 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | L | 600 mm | RideDNA-derived |
What is the head tube angle of the Silex?
Head tube angle describes the steering-axis angle relative to the ground. Also searched as HTA, head angle, steering angle.
| Configuration | Size | Head tube angle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silex geometry | XXS | 69.5 ° | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | XL | 69.5 ° | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | XS | 69.5 ° | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | S | 69.5 ° | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | M | 69.5 ° | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | L | 69.5 ° | RideDNA-derived |
What is the seat tube angle of the Silex?
Seat tube angle describes the seat-tube angle relative to the ground. Also searched as STA, seat angle, effective seat angle.
| Configuration | Size | Seat tube angle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silex geometry | XXS | 74.5 ° | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | XL | 74.5 ° | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | XS | 74.5 ° | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | S | 74.5 ° | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | M | 74.5 ° | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | L | 74.5 ° | RideDNA-derived |
What is the wheelbase of the Silex?
Wheelbase is the distance between the front and rear wheel axles. Also searched as axle-to-axle length.
| Configuration | Size | Wheelbase | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silex geometry | XXS | 1026.8 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | XL | 1125.9 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | XS | 1048.6 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | S | 1065.4 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | M | 1082.2 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | L | 1104.1 mm | RideDNA-derived |
What is the chainstay length of the Silex?
Chainstay length, also called rear center, is the distance from the bottom bracket to the rear axle. Also searched as Chainstay, rear center, rear centre.
| Configuration | Size | Chainstay length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silex geometry | XXS | 423.4 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | XL | 423.4 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | XS | 423.4 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | S | 423.4 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | M | 423.4 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | L | 423.4 mm | RideDNA-derived |
What is the bottom bracket height of the Silex?
Bottom bracket height is the vertical distance from the ground to the bottom bracket. Also searched as BB height.
| Configuration | Size | Bottom bracket height | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silex geometry | XXS | 281 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | XL | 281 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | XS | 281 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | S | 281 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | M | 281 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | L | 281 mm | RideDNA-derived |
What is the front center of the Silex?
Front center is the distance from the bottom bracket to the front wheel axle. Also searched as front centre.
| Configuration | Size | Front center | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silex geometry | XXS | 608.1 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | XL | 706.4 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | XS | 629.7 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | S | 646.4 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | M | 663.1 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | L | 684.8 mm | RideDNA-derived |
What is the fork offset of the Silex?
Fork offset is the perpendicular distance between the steering axis and the front axle. Also searched as fork rake, rake.
| Configuration | Size | Fork offset | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silex geometry | XXS | 45.2 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | XL | 45.2 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | XS | 45.2 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | S | 45.2 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | M | 45.2 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | L | 45.2 mm | RideDNA-derived |
What is the head tube length of the Silex?
Head tube length is the measured length of the frame's head tube. Also searched as Head tube, head tube.
| Configuration | Size | Head tube length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silex geometry | XXS | 110 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | XL | 210 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | XS | 130 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | S | 150 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | M | 170 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | L | 190 mm | RideDNA-derived |
What is the seat tube length of the Silex?
Seat tube length is the recorded length of the frame's seat tube; measurement conventions can differ by manufacturer. Also searched as Seat tube, seat tube, frame size.
| Configuration | Size | Seat tube length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silex geometry | XXS | 410 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | XL | 560 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | XS | 440 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | S | 470 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | M | 500 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | L | 530 mm | RideDNA-derived |
What is the standover height of the Silex?
Standover height is the ground-to-top-tube height at the manufacturer's stated measurement point. Also searched as Standover, stand over height, standover clearance.
| Configuration | Size | Standover height | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silex geometry | XXS | 727.5 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | XL | 846.6 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | XS | 751.3 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | S | 775.1 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | M | 799 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | L | 822.8 mm | RideDNA-derived |
What is the fork length of the Silex?
Fork length is the axle-to-crown distance recorded for the fork. Also searched as axle to crown, A2C.
| Configuration | Size | Fork length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silex geometry | XXS | 415 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | XL | 415 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | XS | 415 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | S | 415 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | M | 415 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | L | 415 mm | RideDNA-derived |
What is the wheel flop of the Silex?
Wheel flop is a calculated steering-geometry value based on trail and head tube angle. Also searched as flop.
| Configuration | Size | Wheel flop | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silex geometry | XXS | 27.8 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | XL | 27.8 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | XS | 27.8 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | S | 27.8 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | M | 27.8 mm | RideDNA-derived |
| Silex geometry | L | 27.8 mm | RideDNA-derived |
Geometry
Available sizes: XXS, XL, XS, S, M, L.
Silex geometry
Jump to size: XS · S · M · L · XL · XXS
| Size | Reach | Stack | ETT | HTA | STA | Trail | Wheelbase | Chainstay | BB drop | BB height | Front center | Fork offset | Head tube | Seat tube | Standover | Fork length | Wheel flop | Max tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 392 mm | 569.7 mm | 550 mm | 69.5 ° | 74.5 ° | — | 1048.6 mm | 423.4 mm | — | 281 mm | 629.7 mm | 45.2 mm | 130 mm | 440 mm | 751.3 mm | 415 mm | 27.8 mm | — |
| S | 401.8 mm | 588.4 mm | 565 mm | 69.5 ° | 74.5 ° | — | 1065.4 mm | 423.4 mm | — | 281 mm | 646.4 mm | 45.2 mm | 150 mm | 470 mm | 775.1 mm | 415 mm | 27.8 mm | — |
| M | 411.6 mm | 607.1 mm | 580 mm | 69.5 ° | 74.5 ° | — | 1082.2 mm | 423.4 mm | — | 281 mm | 663.1 mm | 45.2 mm | 170 mm | 500 mm | 799 mm | 415 mm | 27.8 mm | — |
| L | 426.4 mm | 625.9 mm | 600 mm | 69.5 ° | 74.5 ° | — | 1104.1 mm | 423.4 mm | — | 281 mm | 684.8 mm | 45.2 mm | 190 mm | 530 mm | 822.8 mm | 415 mm | 27.8 mm | — |
| XL | 441.2 mm | 644.6 mm | 620 mm | 69.5 ° | 74.5 ° | — | 1125.9 mm | 423.4 mm | — | 281 mm | 706.4 mm | 45.2 mm | 210 mm | 560 mm | 846.6 mm | 415 mm | 27.8 mm | — |
| XXS | 377.2 mm | 550.9 mm | 530 mm | 69.5 ° | 74.5 ° | — | 1026.8 mm | 423.4 mm | — | 281 mm | 608.1 mm | 45.2 mm | 110 mm | 410 mm | 727.5 mm | 415 mm | 27.8 mm | — |
Length measurements are in millimeters; HTA and STA are in degrees. ETT means effective top tube.
Size-to-size changes
Differences are calculated from the recorded values; they are not fit recommendations.
- Silex geometry: XS → S — Reach +9.8 mm, Stack +18.7 mm, ETT +15 mm, HTA +0 °, STA +0 °, Wheelbase +16.8 mm, Chainstay +0 mm, BB height +0 mm, Front center +16.7 mm, Fork offset +0 mm, Head tube +20 mm, Seat tube +30 mm, Standover +23.8 mm, Fork length +0 mm, Wheel flop +0 mm
- Silex geometry: S → M — Reach +9.8 mm, Stack +18.7 mm, ETT +15 mm, HTA +0 °, STA +0 °, Wheelbase +16.8 mm, Chainstay +0 mm, BB height +0 mm, Front center +16.7 mm, Fork offset +0 mm, Head tube +20 mm, Seat tube +30 mm, Standover +23.9 mm, Fork length +0 mm, Wheel flop +0 mm
- Silex geometry: M → L — Reach +14.8 mm, Stack +18.8 mm, ETT +20 mm, HTA +0 °, STA +0 °, Wheelbase +21.9 mm, Chainstay +0 mm, BB height +0 mm, Front center +21.7 mm, Fork offset +0 mm, Head tube +20 mm, Seat tube +30 mm, Standover +23.8 mm, Fork length +0 mm, Wheel flop +0 mm
- Silex geometry: L → XL — Reach +14.8 mm, Stack +18.7 mm, ETT +20 mm, HTA +0 °, STA +0 °, Wheelbase +21.8 mm, Chainstay +0 mm, BB height +0 mm, Front center +21.6 mm, Fork offset +0 mm, Head tube +20 mm, Seat tube +30 mm, Standover +23.8 mm, Fork length +0 mm, Wheel flop +0 mm
- Silex geometry: XL → XXS — Reach -64 mm, Stack -93.7 mm, ETT -90 mm, HTA +0 °, STA +0 °, Wheelbase -99.1 mm, Chainstay +0 mm, BB height +0 mm, Front center -98.3 mm, Fork offset +0 mm, Head tube -100 mm, Seat tube -150 mm, Standover -119.1 mm, Fork length +0 mm, Wheel flop +0 mm
RideDNA-derived values
These deterministic calculations use the recorded manufacturer inputs above. They are separate from manufacturer facts and are not fit recommendations.
- Silex geometry size XXS stack Reach Ratio: 1.46
- Silex geometry size XL stack Reach Ratio: 1.46
- Silex geometry size XS stack Reach Ratio: 1.45
- Silex geometry size S stack Reach Ratio: 1.46
- Silex geometry size M stack Reach Ratio: 1.47
- Silex geometry size L stack Reach Ratio: 1.47
Bike details
- competitor Model Id
- 0b28b39c-98dd-4543-adb3-a262b7ab9a48