Description

Star buy – matching the high-quality aluminium frame and highly acclaimed gravel specific Shimano 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). Theres 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.

Highlights:

MTB Inspired gravel geometry
Carbon fork with tapered steerer
Shimano GRX400 groupset
Hydraulic disc brakes
12mm bolt through axles
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

Fork
Silex CF2; Full carbon; tapered steerer, 100 x 12mm axle standard; Max. tyre size: 700 x 38c / 650b x 45c

Gears 20
Shifters
Shimano GRX400

Front Derailleur Shimano GRX400
Rear Derailleur Shimano GRX400
Bottom Bracket Shimano SM-BB71-41B, Pressfit 86.5
Chain KMC X10
Chainset Shimano GRX600; 46-30 tooth chainset. Crank length: 170mm (XS,S), 172,5mm (M), 175mm (L,XL)
Cassette Shimano CS-HG50; 11-36 teeth; 10 speed
Brake Lever
Shimano GRX400

Front Brake Shimano GRX400; hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 160mm rotor
Rear Brake Shimano GRX400; hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 160mm rotor
Grip
Merida Road Expert

Handlebar Merida Expert GR; aluminium; Width: 400mm (XS-S), 420mm (M), 440mm (L/XL)
Stem Merida Expert CW; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; -8 degree rise – Stem length: 80mm (all sizes)
Headset Merida M2331 Neck
Pedal Not Included
Saddle Merida Comp SL; V-mount
Seatpost Merida Comp CC; aluminium; 30.9mm diameter; in-line
Wheel Size 700C
Rims Merida Comp SL; 17mm inner rim width; 22mm depth; Aluminium
Spokes Black stainless
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
Front Tyre Maxxis Rambler; 700 x 38C; Kevlar bead; folding; TR; EXO
Rear Tyre Maxxis Rambler; 700 x 38c; Kevlar bead, folding; TR; EXO