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    MSRP
    ($1,868)
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    Category
    Gravel
    Weight
    22.8 lbs
    3.4
    Aluminum
    Fork
    Carbon
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Clearance
    38c (700c) / 45c (27.5″)
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GRX 400, GRX 600
    Drivetrain
    2 × 10
    Brand Site

    merida-bikes.com

    Summary
    The Merida SILEX 400 is an aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    SILEX 400
    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)

    36 mph

    SILEX 400

    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″)

    Fork

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

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano Pressfit BB71

    Headset

    MERIDA M2331

    Stem

    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)

    Saddle

    MERIDA COMP CC, V-mount

    Seatpost

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

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano GRX400

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano GRX400

    Crank

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

    Shifters

    Shimano GRX400

    Cassette

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

    Chain

    KMC X10

    Brakes

    Shimano GRX400, Hydraulic disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano GRX400

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    Spokes

    Black stainless

    Front Hub

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

    Rear Hub

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

    Tires

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

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT10, 160 mm

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