MERIDA Silex 700
Pricing
£2150.00
| Model Year | 2022/23 |
|---|---|
| Options | (S) 47cm Black / Anthracite In Stock (Warehouse) (M) 50cm Black / Anthracite Out Of Stock (L) 53cm Black / Anthracite In Stock (Warehouse) (XL) 56cm Black / Anthracite Out Of Stock |
| Style | Aluminium gravel bike with Shimano's excellent GRX810 groupset full carbon tapered fork 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 | Lite - 6066 triple butted hydroformed and smooth welded aluminium with internal cable routing. Tapered head tube, Inboard disc mounts. BB86 BB standard, 142 x 12mm axle standard, Maximum tyre clearance 700 x 38c / 650b x 45c |
| Forks | Silex CF2; Full carbon; tapered steerer, 100 x 12mm axle standard; Max. tyre size: 700 x 38c / 650b x 45c |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX810 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX810 |
| Shifters | Shimano GRX810 |
| Chainset | Shimano GRX810; 48-31 tooth chainset. Crank length: 170mm (XS,S), 172,5mm (M), 175mm (L,XL) |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BB71-41B, Pressfit 86.5 |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG700; 11-34 teeth; 11 speed |
| Headset | Merida M2331 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) |
| Front Brake | Shimano GRX810; hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT64; 160mm rotor |
| Rear Brake | Shimano GRX810; hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT64; 160mm rotor |
| Brake Levers | Shimano GRX810 |
| Rims | Merida Expert CX; 19mm inner rim width; 24mm 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 | Double Butted 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.
