Merida eSilex 400 – Dark Silver 2021
£2,750.00
700c wheel eGravel bike with Shimano GRX400 2 x 10 drivetrain and MAHLE ebikemotion 40Nm hub motor and 250Wh internal battery
Description
Merida eSilex 400 – Dark Silver 2021
The dream ticket when discussed in the Merida UK office. A gravel bike with assistance, allowing you to go further, tackle more and generally just grin a lot.
MAHLE’s ebikemotion system uses a 40Nm rear hub motor powered by a fully integrated 250Wh battery hidden in the downtube.
The low system weight combined with a carbon fork and sophisticated aluminium frame means the bike also feels lively even without power assistance. There is almost no drag at all from the motor when it is not engaged.
The system has an iWoc button for controlling support levels and a sophisticated app gives the opportunity to adjust the riding feel as well as post-ride analysis features.
The frame has mounts for mudguards and rack and a neat hidden kickstand mount. Cable routing is through the frame with cables entering through a specific headset cap to keep the cockpit nice and neat.
The eSilex can be run with either 700c or 650b wheels.
Specification
| Frame | Lite - Hydroformed 6066 triple butted aluminium, integrated battery, mounts for mudguards, rack and kickstand. 9mm QR axle standard, BSA BB standard. Max Tyre clearance 700 x 45c without mudguards, 700 x 42c with mudguards. Max 27.5 x 47c |
| Weight | |
| Fork | Merida Silex CF2; Tapered; carbon, Max Tyre clearance 700 x 42c without mudguards, 700 x 35c with Mudguards. Max 27.5 x 50c |
| Shock | |
| Headset | FSA No. 69/SRS |
| Stem | Merida Expert CC; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; 5 degree rise - Length : 80 mm all sizes |
| Handlebar | Merida Expert GR; aluminium |
| Grips | Merida Road Expert |
| Brake system | Hydraulic disc |
| Brake lever | Shimano GRX400 |
| Brake calipers | Front: Shimano GRX400; Hydraulic disc with Shimano RT10; 160mm rotor Rear: Shimano GRX400; Hydraulic disc with Shimano RT26; 160mm rotor |
| Tyres | Front: Maxxis Rambler; 700Cx40; Kevlar bead; folding; EXO Rear: Maxxis Rambler; 700Cx40; Kevlar bead; folding; EXO |
| Wheel size | 700c |
| Wheels | 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: MAHLE X35+ Hub motor |
| Speeds | 20 |
| Front derailleur | Shimano GRX400 |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano GRX400 |
| Shifter/s | Shimano GRX400 |
| Chain | KMC e 10 Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG50; 11-36 teeth; 10 speed |
| Chainset | Shimano GRX600; 46-30 teeth chainwheel with 170mm - XS/S, 172,5mm - M, 175mm - L/XL length crank |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BSA |
| Pedals | VP Components, VPE-891 |
| Saddle | Merida Comp CC; V-mount |
| Seatpost | Merida Expert; aluminium; 30.9mm diameter; in-line |
| Motor | MAHLE B1-C 250Wh battery, MAHLE X35+ Hub motor |
| Battery capacity | 250 Wh |
| Display |
