Merida Merida eSilex+ 600 - MY26

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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; carbon
• Headset: Merida 8158
• Stem: Merida Team CC III; material: aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; -6 degree rise; length: 80mm
• Handlebar: Merida Expert GRII; material: aluminium; (XS-S) - 400mm, M - 420mm, (L-XL) - 440mm
• Grip: Merida Road Expert
• Brake Type: Hydraulic Disc
• Front Brake: SRAM Apex with SRAM Centerline; 160mm
• Rear Brake: SRAM Apex with SRAM Centerline; 160mm
• Tyres: Maxxis Rambler; 650Bx47; ShieldWall / TLR
• Wheel Size: 650b
• Rim: Merida Expert CX; 19mm inner rim width; 24mm rim depth; material: aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)
• Front Hub: Shimano HB-TC500; 100x12mm; 28 spoke; Centerlock
• Speeds: 12
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM Apex Eagle
• Chain: SRAM SX Eagle
• Cassette: SRAM PG-1210 Eagle; 11-50 teeth; 12 Speed
• Chainset: SRAM Apex 1 Wide Crankset; 40 tooth chainset; Crank: (XS-M/L) - 170mm, (L-XL) - 175mm
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB BSA 68 Road Wide
• Pedals: VP VPE-891
• Saddle: Merida Comp SL; V-mount; incl. Merida minitool
• Seat Post: Merida Expert CC; material: carbon; 30.9mm diameter; in-line
• Motor: Mahle ix250Wh Battery Pack; 250Wh, Mahle X30 Drive Unit
• Battery Capacity: 250Wh