2020 Merida

SILEX+ 6000

A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

£2,650($3,356)
Weight20.0 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetForce
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

30 mph

SILEX+ 6000

36 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Merida Silex+ 6000 review

Apr 2021 · Will Poole

Mid-range gravel slayer

Highs
  • Very capable multi-surface bike

Lows
  • Fork flutter under braking

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road.cc
Merida Silex+ 6000 2020

Feb 2020 · Mat Brett

Mountain bike-inspired gravel bike that's nimble, versatile and a whole lot of fun

Highs
  • Nimble

  • Versatile

  • Loads of fun

Lows
  • Geometry won't suit all

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

SILEX CF2, material: carbon, 700C or 650B wheelsize, 100x12/142x12mm axle standard, BB386 bottom bracket standard

BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

Fork

MERIDA SILEX CF2, Tapered, material: carbon

Bottom Bracket

FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SRAM FC]

Headset

SILEX Neck

Handlebar

MERIDA EXPERT GR, material: aluminium

Saddle

MERIDA EXPERT CC, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool

Seatpost

MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: carbon, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Force1

Crank

SRAM Force1, 38 teeth, 170 mm-XS/S, 172,5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL

Shifters

SRAM Force1 HRD

Cassette

SRAM PG-1130, 11-42 teeth, 11 speed

Chain

KMC X11

Brakes

SRAM Force1 HRD

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Force1

Wheels
Rims

MERIDA EXPERT CX, 19mm inner width, 24mm height, material: aluminium

Front Hub

MERIDA EXPERT SL

Rear Hub

MERIDA EXPERT SL

Tires

Kenda Flintridge PRO

Disc Rotors

SRAM CenterLine Rotor

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