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    Category
    GravelGravelGravelGravelGravelGravel
    Weight
    23.0 lbs22.1 lbs22.6 lbs22.1 lbs21.4 lbs19.3 lbs
    2.5
    3.0
    3.4
    3.6
    4.9
    6.2
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumCarbon
    Fork
    CarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c700c700c700c700c
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscMechanical DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Sora, FSAApex, FSAGRX 400, GRX 600ApexGRX 800GRX 800
    Drivetrain
    2 × 91 × 112 × 101 × 112 × 112 × 11
    Brand Site

    merida-bikes.com

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    SILEX 200
    SILEX 300
    SILEX 400
    SILEX 600
    SILEX 700
    SILEX 7000
    Other Gravel bikes
    Gear Range

    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)

    38 mph

    SILEX 200

    35 mph

    SILEX 300

    36 mph

    SILEX 400

    31 mph

    SILEX 600

    38 mph

    SILEX 700

    38 mph

    SILEX 7000

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    SILEX LITE, material: aluminium, 700C or 650B wheelsize, 100x12/142x12mm axle standard, BB86 bottom bracket standard

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    SILEX LITE, material: aluminium, 700C or 650B wheelsize, 100x12/142x12mm axle standard, BB86 bottom bracket standard

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    SILEX LITE, material: aluminium, 700C or 650B wheelsize, 100x12/142x12mm axle standard, BB86 bottom bracket standard

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    SILEX LITE, material: aluminium, 700C or 650B wheelsize, 100x12/142x12mm axle standard, BB86 bottom bracket standard

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    SILEX LITE, material: aluminium, 700C or 650B wheelsize, 100x12/142x12mm axle standard, BB86 bottom bracket standard

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

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

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Fork

    MERIDA SILEX CF2, Tapered, material: carbon

    MERIDA SILEX CF2, Tapered, material: carbon

    MERIDA SILEX CF2, Tapered, material: carbon

    MERIDA SILEX CF2, Tapered, material: carbon

    MERIDA SILEX CF2, Tapered, material: carbon

    MERIDA SILEX CF2, Tapered, material: carbon

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA PF86 MegaExo

    FSA PF86 MegaExo

    Shimano Pressfit BB71

    SRAM Pressfit PF86

    Shimano Pressfit BB71

    FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC]

    Headset

    MERIDA M2331

    MERIDA M2331

    MERIDA M2331

    MERIDA M2331

    MERIDA M2331

    SILEX Neck

    Handlebar

    MERIDA EXPERT GR, material: aluminium

    MERIDA EXPERT GR, material: aluminium

    MERIDA EXPERT GR, material: aluminium

    MERIDA EXPERT GR, material: aluminium

    MERIDA EXPERT GR, material: aluminium

    MERIDA EXPERT GR, material: aluminium

    Saddle

    MERIDA COMP CC, V-mount

    MERIDA COMP CC, V-mount

    MERIDA COMP CC, V-mount

    MERIDA COMP CC, V-mount

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

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

    Seatpost

    MERIDA COMP CC, material: aluminium, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback

    MERIDA COMP CC, material: aluminium, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback

    MERIDA COMP CC, material: aluminium, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback

    MERIDA COMP CC, material: aluminium, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback

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

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

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Sora, GS

    SRAM Apex1

    Shimano GRX400

    SRAM Apex1

    Shimano GRX810

    Shimano GRX810

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Sora

    Shimano GRX400

    Shimano GRX810

    Shimano GRX810

    Crank

    FSA Omega, 48-32 teeth, 170 mm-XS/S, 172,5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL

    FSA Gossamer, 44 teeth, 170 mm-XS/S, 172,5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL

    Shimano GRX600, 46-30 teeth, 170 mm-XS/S, 172,5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL

    SRAM Apex1, 40 teeth, 170 mm-XS/S, 172,5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL

    Shimano GRX810, 48-31 teeth, 170 mm-XS/S, 172,5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL

    Shimano GRX810, 48-31 teeth, 170 mm-XS/S, 172,5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL

    Shifters

    Shimano Sora

    SRAM Apex1

    Shimano GRX400

    SRAM Apex1 HRD

    Shimano GRX810

    Shimano GRX810

    Cassette

    Shimano CS-HG200, 11-34 teeth, 9 speed

    Sunrace CSMS8, 11-42 teeth, 11 speed

    Shimano CS-HG50, 11-36 teeth, 10 speed

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

    Shimano CS-HG700, 11-34 teeth, 11 speed

    Shimano CS-HG800, 11-34 teeth, 11 speed

    Chain

    KMC M99

    KMC X11

    KMC X10

    KMC X11

    KMC X11

    KMC X11

    Brakes

    Promax DSK-330R

    Tektro Spyre

    Shimano GRX400

    SRAM Apex1 HRD

    Shimano GRX810

    Shimano GRX810

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Sora

    SRAM Apex1

    Shimano GRX400

    SRAM Apex1

    Shimano GRX810

    Shimano GRX810

    Wheels
    Rims

    MERIDA COMP SL, 17mm inner width, 22mm height, material: aluminium

    MERIDA COMP SL, 17mm inner width, 22mm height, material: aluminium

    MERIDA COMP SL, 17mm inner width, 22mm height, material: aluminium

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

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

    Fulcrum Racing 700 DB, 100x12mm width front hub, 142x12mm width rear hub, 19mm inner width, 22mm height, Centerlock, material: aluminium

    Front Hub

    MERIDA EXPERT SL

    MERIDA EXPERT SL

    MERIDA EXPERT SL

    MERIDA EXPERT SL

    MERIDA EXPERT SL

    MERIDA EXPERT SL

    Rear Hub

    MERIDA EXPERT SL

    MERIDA EXPERT SL

    MERIDA EXPERT SL

    MERIDA EXPERT SL

    MERIDA EXPERT SL

    MERIDA EXPERT SL

    Tires

    Maxxis Rambler

    Maxxis Rambler

    Maxxis Rambler

    Maxxis Rambler

    Maxxis Rambler

    Maxxis Rambler

    Disc Rotors

    Promax G160

    Tektro M160

    Shimano RT10

    SRAM CenterLine Rotor

    Shimano RT64

    Shimano RT-MT800

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