2020 Merida

SILEX+ 8000-E

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

£3,250($4,115)
Weight18.8 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11 Electronic
GroupsetGRX 800, GRX Di2
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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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)

31 mph

SILEX+ 8000-E

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 [SMN FC]

Headset

SILEX Neck

Handlebar

MERIDA EXPERT GR, material: aluminium

Saddle

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

Seatpost

MERIDA TEAM CC, material: carbon, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, S-FLEX

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano GRX817

Crank

Shimano GRX810, 40 teeth, 170 mm-XS/S, 172,5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL

Shifters

Shimano GRX Disc DI2

Cassette

Shimano SLX, 11-42 teeth, 11 speed

Chain

KMC X11

Brakes

Shimano GRX810 DI2

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano GRX815

Wheels
Rims

Fulrcum Rapid Red 500, 100x12mm width front hub, 142x12mm width rear hub, 23mm inner width, 24mm height, Centerlock, material: aluminium

Front Hub

MERIDA EXPERT SL

Rear Hub

MERIDA EXPERT SL

Tires

Kenda Flintridge PRO

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT-MT800

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