Merida Silex 400 Hydraulic Disc GRX400 Blue 2021

Information

At launch it was hailed as our most comfortable and versatile bike ever. With modern MTB inspired geometry - long top and head tubes and a short stem offers nimble, confidence-inspiring handling. The press loved it: “exceptional ride quality” (Cycling Plus), “a highly versatile bike” (IMB), “the best bike of this genre” (Offroad CC). The bike has 5 separate bottle mounting points to allow for many luggage carrying options. The star buy, matching our aluminium frame with the highly acclaimed gravel specific Shimano GRX400 groupset in 2 x 10 guise with hydraulic disc brakes

SPECIFICATION

FRAME
Lightweight 6066 triple butted tubing, hydroformed and smooth welded with internal cable routing. MTB inspired gravel geometry, high front end and tapered headtube for stable but nimble handling
FORK
Silex CF2; Tapered; carbon
WHEEL SIZE
700c
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
VP CLK270R; 142x12mm; 32 spokes; centerlock; including removable lever with 4/6mm 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
GEARS
20
SHIFTERS
Shimano GRX400
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano GRX400
REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano GRX400
CHAINSET
Shimano GRX600; 46-30 teeth chainwheel with 170mm - XS/S, 172,5mm - M, 175mm - L/XL length crank
CASSETTE
Shimano CS-HG50; 11-36 teeth; 10 speed
BOTTOM BRACKET
Shimano Pressfit BB71
CHAIN
KMC X10
PEDAL
Not included
BRAKE LEVER
Shimano GRX400
FRONT BRAKE
Shimano GRX400; Hydraulic disc with Shimano RT10; 160mm rotor
REAR BRAKE
Shimano GRX400; Hydraulic disc with Shimano RT10; 160mm rotor
GRIP
Merida Road Expert
HANDLEBAR
Merida Expert GR; aluminium
STEM
Merida Expert CW; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; -8 degree rise - Length : 80 mm all sizes
HEAD SET
Merida M2331 Neck
SADDLE
Merida Comp CC; V-mount
SEAT POST
Merida Comp CC; aluminium; 30.9mm diameter; in-line
TYPE
Gravel bike
SEASON
2021
COLOUR
Blue