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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). Theres 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.
Highlights:
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 |
Fork |
Silex CF2; Full carbon; tapered steerer, 100 x 12mm axle standard; Max. tyre size: 700 x 38c / 650b x 45c |
Gears | 18 |
Shifters |
Shimano Sora |
Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora; GS |
Bottom Bracket | FSA PF86 MegaExo |
Chain | KMC M99 |
Chainset | FSA Omega; 48-32 tooth chainset. Crank length: 170mm (XS,S), 172,5mm (M), 175mm (L,XL) |
Cassette | Shimano CS-HG200; 11-32 teeth; 9 speed |
Brake Lever | Shimano Sora |
Front Brake | Promax DSK-330R; Mechanical disc brake caliper with Promax 160G; 160mm rotor |
Rear Brake | Promax DSK-330R; Mechanical disc brake caliper with Promax 160G; 160mm rotor |
Grip |
Merida Road Comp |
Handlebar | Merida Expert GR; aluminium; Width: 400mm (XS-S), 420mm (M), 440mm (L/XL) |
Stem | Merida Comp CC; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; -6 degree rise - Stem length: 80mm (all sizes) |
Headset | Merida M2331 Neck |
Pedal | Not Included |
Saddle | Merida Comp SL; V-mount; including Merida minitool |
Seatpost | Merida Comp CC; aluminium; 30.9mm diameter; in-line |
Wheel Size | 700C |
Rims | Merida Comp SL; 17mm inner rim width; 22mm depth; Aluminium |
Spokes | Black stainless |
Front Hub | VP 173SB; 100x12mm; 32 spokes; 6 bolt |
Rear Hub | VP 273SB; 142x12mm; 32 spokes; 6 bolt; 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 |
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