Merida eSilex 400 Electric Gravel Bike

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The dream ticket when discussed in the Merida UK office. A gravel bike with motor 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 without power assistance. There is almost no drag at all from the motor when it's not engaged. The system has an iWoc button for controlling support levels and a sophisticated app provides an opportunity to adjust the riding feel as well as offering 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 neat. The eSilex can be run with either 700c or 650b wheels.

• Frame: Lite II - Hydroformed 6066 triple butted aluminium with integrated battery chamber, mounts for mudguards, rack and kickstand. 9mm QR axle standard, BSA BB standard. Max. tyre size 700 x 45c without mudguards, 700 x 42c with mudguards, 27.5 x 47c
• Fork: Merida Silex CF2; Tapered; carbon, Max. tyre size: 700 x 42c without mudguards, 700 x 35c with Mudguards. Max 27.5" x 50c
• Headset: Merida 8158
• Stem: Merida Team CC III; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; -6 degree rise; length: 80mm all sizes
• Handlebar: Merida Expert GRII; aluminium; 400mm (XS/S), 420mm (M), 440mm (L/XL)
• Grip: Merida Expert
• Brake Type: Hydraulic disc
• Front Brake: Shimano GRX400 2 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10 160mm rotor
• Rear Brake: Shimano GRX400 2 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT26 160mm rotor
• Tyres: Maxxis Rambler; 700 x 40C; Kevlar bead, folding; EXO
• Rim: Merida Comp SL; 17mm inner rim width; 22mm rim depth; aluminium
• Front Hub: Shimano HB-TC500; 100 x 12mm; 28 Spokes; Centerlock
• Front Derailleur: Shimano GRX400
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX400
• Shift Levers: Shimano GRX400
• Chain: KMC e10
• Cassette: Shimano CS-HG50; 11-36 teeth; 10 speed
• Chainset: Shimano GRX600; 46-30 tooth chainset with 170 mm-XS/S/M, 175 mm-L/XL crank
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano RS500 BSA
• Pedals: VP Components - VPE-891
• Saddle: Merida Comp SL; V-mount
• Seat Post: Merida Expert; aluminium; 30.9mm diameter; in-line
• Motor: Mahle ix250Wh Battery Pack, Mahle X30 Hub motor, 40Nm
• Battery Capacity: 250Wh