Merida Silex 400 Gravel Bike X-Large – Blue/Black

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. 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. 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