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    Category
    GravelGravelGravelGravelGravelGravel
    Weight
    22.0 lbs22.9 lbs22.2 lbs20.6 lbs21.5 lbs19.2 lbs
    3.0
    2.5
    3.6
    4.5
    4.9
    6.2
    AluminumAluminumAluminumCarbonAluminumCarbon
    Fork
    CarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c700c700c700c700c
    Clearance
    38c (700c) / 45c (27.5″)38c (700c) / 45c (27.5″)38c (700c) / 45c (27.5″)38c (700c) / 45c (27.5″)38c (700c) / 45c (27.5″)
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscMechanical DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Apex, FSASora, FSAApexGRX 400, GRX 600GRX 800GRX 800
    Drivetrain
    1 × 112 × 91 × 112 × 102 × 112 × 11
    Brand Site

    merida-bikes.com

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    SILEX 300
    SILEX 200
    SILEX 600
    SILEX 4000
    SILEX 700
    SILEX 7000
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    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)

    35 mph

    SILEX 300

    38 mph

    SILEX 200

    31 mph

    SILEX 600

    36 mph

    SILEX 4000

    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, 700x38C / 650Bx45C max.WHS, 100x12/142x12mm axle standard, BB86 bottom bracket standard

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance38c (700c) / 45c (27.5″)

    SILEX LITE, material: aluminium, 700x38C / 650Bx45C max.WHS, 100x12/142x12mm axle standard, BB86 bottom bracket standard

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance38c (700c) / 45c (27.5″)

    SILEX LITE, material: aluminium, 700x38C / 650Bx45C max.WHS, 100x12/142x12mm axle standard, BB86 bottom bracket standard

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance38c (700c) / 45c (27.5″)

    SILEX CF2, material: carbon, 700x38C / 650Bx45C max. wheelsize, 100x12/142x12mm axle standard, BB386 bottom bracket standard

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance38c (700c) / 45c (27.5″)

    SILEX LITE, material: aluminium, 700x38C / 650Bx45C max.WHS, 100x12/142x12mm axle standard, BB86 bottom bracket standard

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance38c (700c) / 45c (27.5″)

    SILEX CF2, material: carbon, 700x38C / 650Bx45C max. wheelsize, 100x12/142x12mm axle standard, BB386 bottom bracket standard

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance38c (700c) / 45c (27.5″)

    Fork

    MERIDA SILEX CF2, Tapered, material: carbon, 700x38C / 650Bx45C max. wheelsize

    MERIDA SILEX CF2, Tapered, material: carbon, 700x38C / 650Bx45C max. wheelsize

    MERIDA SILEX CF2, Tapered, material: carbon, 700x38C / 650Bx45C max. wheelsize

    MERIDA SILEX CF2, Tapered, material: carbon, 700x38C / 650Bx45C max. wheelsize

    MERIDA SILEX CF2, Tapered, material: carbon, 700x38C / 650Bx45C max. wheelsize

    MERIDA SILEX CF2, Tapered, material: carbon, 700x38C / 650Bx45C max. wheelsize

    Bottom Bracket

    BB86/BB92, press-fit

    FSA PF86 MegaExo

    BB86/BB92, press-fit

    BB86/BB92, press-fit

    Shimano Pressfit BB71

    BB86/BB92, press-fit

    Headset

    MERIDA M2331

    MERIDA M2331

    MERIDA M2331

    SILEX Neck

    MERIDA M2331

    SILEX Neck

    Stem

    MERIDA COMP CC, material: aluminium, 31.8mm diameter, -6° stem angle, 80 mm all sizes

    MERIDA EXPERT CW, material: aluminium, 31.8mm diameter, -8° stem angle, 80 mm all sizes

    Handlebar

    MERIDA EXPERT GR, material: aluminium, 400mm (XS-S), 420mm (M), 440mm (L/XL)

    MERIDA EXPERT GR, material: aluminium, 400mm (XS-S), 420mm (M), 440mm (L/XL)

    MERIDA EXPERT GR, material: aluminium, 400mm (XS-S), 420mm (M), 440mm (L/XL)

    MERIDA EXPERT GR, material: aluminium, 400mm (XS-S), 420mm (M), 440mm (L/XL)

    MERIDA EXPERT GR, material: aluminium, 400mm (XS-S), 420mm (M), 440mm (L/XL)

    MERIDA EXPERT GR, material: aluminium, 400mm (XS-S), 420mm (M), 440mm (L/XL)

    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, 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 EXPERT CC, material: carbon, 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

    SRAM Apex1

    Shimano Sora, GS

    SRAM Apex1

    Shimano GRX400

    Shimano GRX810

    Shimano GRX810

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Sora

    Shimano GRX400

    Shimano GRX810

    Shimano GRX810

    Crank

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

    FSA Omega, 48-32 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 GRX600, 46-30 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

    SRAM Apex1

    Shimano Sora

    SRAM Apex1 HRD

    Shimano GRX400

    Shimano GRX810

    Shimano GRX810

    Cassette

    Sunrace CSMS8, 11-42 teeth, 11 speed

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

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

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

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

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

    Chain

    KMC X11

    KMC M99

    KMC X11

    KMC X10

    KMC X11

    KMC X11

    Brakes

    Tektro Spyre, Mechanical disc

    Promax DSK-330R, Mechanical disc

    SRAM Apex1 HRD, Hydraulic Disc

    Shimano GRX400, Hydraulic disc

    Shimano GRX810, Hydraulic disc

    Shimano GRX810, Hydraulic disc

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Apex1

    Shimano Sora

    SRAM Apex1

    Shimano GRX400

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

    MERIDA COMP SL, 17mm inner width, 22mm 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

    Spokes

    Black stainless

    Black stainless

    Black stainless

    Black stainless

    Front Hub

    VP 173SB, 100x12mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, 6 bolt

    VP 173SB / VP 273SB, 100x12mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, 6 bolt, 142x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, 6 bolt

    VP 173SB, 100x12mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, 6 bolt

    VP CLK170F, 100x12mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, centerlock

    VP CLK170F / VP CLK270R, 100x12mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, centerlock, 142x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, centerlock

    Rear Hub

    VP 273SB, 142x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, 6 bolt

    VP 173SB / VP 273SB, 100x12mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, 6 bolt, 142x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, 6 bolt

    VP 273SB, 142x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, 6 bolt

    VP CLK270R, 142x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, centerlock

    VP CLK170F / VP CLK270R, 100x12mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, centerlock, 142x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, centerlock

    Tires

    Maxxis Rambler, 700x38C, fold, TR, EXO

    Front: Maxxis Rambler, 700x38C, fold, TR, EXO, Rear: Maxxis Rambler, 700x38C, fold, TR, EXO

    Maxxis Rambler, 700x38C, fold, TR, EXO

    Maxxis Rambler, 700x38C, fold, TR, EXO

    Front: Maxxis Rambler, 700x38C, fold, TR, EXO, Rear: Maxxis Rambler, 700x38C, fold, TR, EXO

    Maxxis Rambler, 700x38C, fold, TR, EXO

    Disc Rotors

    Promax G160, 160mm

    Shimano RT64, 160mm

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