Merida Silex 400 2021

At launch it was hailed as our most comfortable and versatile bike ever. With modern MTB inspired geometry - long top and head tubes and a short stem offers nimble, confidence-inspiring handling. The press loved it: “exceptional ride quality” (Cycling Plus), “a highly versatile bike” (IMB), “the best bike of this genre” (Offroad CC). The bike has 5 separate bottle mounting points to allow for many luggage carrying options. The star buy, matching our aluminium frame with the highly acclaimed gravel specific Shimano GRX400 groupset in 2 x 10 guise with hydraulic disc brakes

FRAME

Lightweight 6066 triple butted tubing, hydroformed and smooth welded with internal cable routing. MTB inspired gravel geometry, high front end and tapered headtube for stable but nimble handling

FORK

Silex CF2; Tapered; carbon

WHEEL SIZE

700c

RIMS

Merida Comp SL; 17mm inner rim width; 22mm profile; Material: aluminium

SPOKES

Black stainless

FRONT HUB

VP CLK170F; 100x12mm; 32 spokes; centerlock

REAR HUB

VP CLK270R; 142x12mm; 32 spokes; centerlock; including removable lever with 4/6mm 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

GEARS

20

SHIFTERS

Shimano GRX400

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano GRX400

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano GRX400

CHAINSET

Shimano GRX600; 46-30 teeth chainwheel with 170mm - XS/S, 172,5mm - M, 175mm - L/XL length crank

CASSETTE

Shimano CS-HG50; 11-36 teeth; 10 speed

BOTTOM BRACKET

Shimano Pressfit BB71

CHAIN

KMC X10

PEDAL

Not included

BRAKE LEVER

Shimano GRX400

FRONT BRAKE

Shimano GRX400; Hydraulic disc with Shimano RT10; 160mm rotor

REAR BRAKE

Shimano GRX400; Hydraulic disc with Shimano RT10; 160mm rotor

GRIP

Merida Road Expert

HANDLEBAR

Merida Expert GR; aluminium

STEM

Merida Expert CW; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; -8 degree rise - Length : 80 mm all sizes

HEAD SET

Merida M2331 Neck

SADDLE

Merida Comp CC; V-mount

SEAT POST

Merida Comp CC; aluminium; 30.9mm diameter; in-line

SEASON

2021

COLOUR

Blue