MERIDA Silex 4000
Model Year | 2022/23 |
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Options | (S) 47cm Red In Stock (Warehouse) (M) 50cm Red Out Of Stock (L) 53cm Red In Stock (Warehouse) (XL) 56cm Red In Stock (Warehouse) |
Style | Carbon gravel bike with Shimano's highly acclaimed gravel specific GRX400 2 x 10 groupset and hydraulic disc brakes. The Silex was a ground up design project. Rather than taking a road or cyclocross bike and re-jigging the recipe the starting point for the Silex was modern MTB inspired geometry; long top and head tubes and a short stem offering nimble confidence-inspiring handling. At launch it was hailed as the most comfortable and versatile bike Merida had ever made. The cycling press loved it too: " exceptional ride quality" (Cycling Plus) " a highly versatile bike" (IMB) " the best bike of this genre" (Offroad CC). There's a certain beauty in just riding without watching the time heading wherever you feel the urge. For those rides the test and award-winning Silex makes total sense. The bike has five sets of bottle bosses and rack mounting points offering multiple luggage carrying options. All Silex models are equipped with powerful hydraulic disc brakes. Calipers are mounted on the chainstay for better dissipation of braking forces using the flat-mount standard for a neat flush fit. Calipers sit on top of CNCd aluminium Disc Cooler fins reducing operating temperatures by up to 35%; particularly important when running fully loaded. |
Frame | CF2 carbon, gravel geometry for stable but nimble handling. Tapered head tube and 12 mm bolt though axles for stiffness and steering precision. Internal cable routing, Max tyre - 700x38c or 650bx45c |
Forks | Silex CF2; Full carbon; tapered steerer, 100 x 12mm axle standard; Max. tyre size: 700 x 38c / 650b x 45c |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX400 |
Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX400 |
Shifters | Shimano GRX400 |
Chainset | Shimano GRX600; 46-30 tooth chainset. Crank length: 170mm (XS,S), 172.5mm (M), 175mm (L,XL) |
Bottom Bracket | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] |
Chain | KMC X10 |
Cassette | Shimano CS-HG50; 11-36 teeth; 10 speed |
Headset | Silex Neck |
Stem | Merida Expert CW; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; -8 degree rise - Stem length: 80mm (all sizes) |
Handlebars | Merida Expert GR; aluminium; Width: 400mm (XS-S), 420mm (M), 440mm (L/XL) |
Rims | Merida Comp SL; 17mm inner rim width; 22mm depth; Aluminium |
Front Hub | VP CLK170F; 100x12mm; 32 spokes; Center lock |
Rear Hub | VP CLK270R; 142x12mm; 32 spokes; Center lock. With Merida Expert SL axle; including removable lever; 6/4mm allen key |
Spokes | Black stainless |
Tyres | Front: Maxxis Rambler; 700 x 38c; Kevlar bead, folding; TR; EXO Rear: Maxxis Rambler; 700 x 38c; Kevlar bead, folding; TR; EXO |
Saddle | Merida Comp SL; V-mount; including Merida minitool |
Seatpost | Merida Expert CC; carbon; 30.9mm diameter; in-line |
Pedals | Not included |
Tape | Merida Road Expert |
As with any product, specification is subject to change without prior notification. You are advised to confirm current specification before buying.