Merida Silex 400 – Blue/Black – MY22/23 2022/23
£1,600.00
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.
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 |
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Fork | Silex CF2; Full carbon; tapered steerer, 100 x 12mm axle standard; Max. tyre size: 700 x 38c / 650b x 45c |
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Headset | Merida M2331 Neck |
Stem | Merida Expert CW; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; -8 degree rise - Stem length: 80mm (all sizes) |
Handlebar | Merida Expert GR; aluminium; Width: 400mm (XS-S), 420mm (M), 440mm (L/XL) |
Grips | Merida Road Expert |
Brake system | Hydraulic disc |
Brake lever | Shimano GRX400 |
Brake calipers | Front: Shimano GRX400; hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 160mm rotor Rear: Shimano GRX400; hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 160mm rotor |
Tyres | Front: Maxxis Rambler; 700 x 38C; Kevlar bead; folding; TR; EXO Rear: Maxxis Rambler; 700 x 38c; Kevlar bead, folding; TR; EXO |
Wheel size | 700c |
Wheels | 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 |
Speeds | 20 |
Front derailleur | Shimano GRX400 |
Rear derailleur | Shimano GRX400 |
Shifter/s | Shimano GRX400 |
Chain | KMC X10 |
Cassette | Shimano CS-HG50; 11-36 teeth; 10 speed |
Chainset | Shimano GRX600; 46-30 tooth chainset. Crank length: 170mm (XS,S), 172,5mm (M), 175mm (L,XL) |
Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BB71-41B, Pressfit 86.5 |
Pedals | Not included |
Saddle | Merida Comp SL; V-mount |
Seatpost | Merida Comp CC; aluminium; 30.9mm diameter; in-line |
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