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    SILEX 50002026 Merida
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($2,348)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Gravel
    Weight
    		21.2 lbs
    6.3
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Carbon
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    Clearance
    		45c
    		SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc
    		Apex
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Brand Site

    merida-bikes.com

    Summary
    		The Merida SILEX 5000 is a carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and sram apex hydraulic disc brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    SILEX 5000
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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)

    36 mph

    SILEX 5000

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    SILEX 50002026 Merida
    Frame

    SILEX CF2 II, material: carbon, 700x45C max.WHS, 100x12/142x12mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard

    BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance: 45c

    Fork

    MERIDA SILEX II CF2, Tapered, material: carbon, 700x47C max. wheelsize

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB BSA Road Wide, 68mm

    Headset

    Acros ICR MERIDA external neck w/diecast splitring

    Handlebar

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

    Saddle

    MERIDA COMP SL, 25% recycled material, V-mount

    Seatpost

    MERIDA EXPERT SL, 27.2mm diameter, 0mm setback, Carbon

    Type: Rigid

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Apex Eagle

    Crank

    SRAM Apex 1 Wide Crankset, teeth 42, MAT Aluminium, 165mm-XXS/XS, 170mm S/M, 172,5mm L/XL

    Shifters

    SRAM Apex, Hydraulic disc

    Cassette

    SRAM XG 1275, 10-52 teeth, 12 speed

    Chain

    SRAM Apex, CN-APX-D1

    Brakes

    SRAM Apex, Disc

    Type: SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Apex

    Wheels
    Rims

    Reynolds Duroc G30, 622 28H, 26mm inner width, 17mm height

    Front Hub

    Joytech, 100x12mm width front hub, 28 spoke holes, Centerlock

    Rear Hub

    Joytech, 12x142mm width rear hub, 28 spoke holes, Centerlock

    Tires

    Maxxis Rambler 45mm, 700x45C, fold, TR, EXO

    Disc Rotors

    SRAM Centerline, 180mm

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