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    MSRP
    ($2,532)
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    Category
    Gravel
    Weight
    21.5 lbs
    4.9
    Aluminum
    Fork
    Carbon
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GRX 800
    Drivetrain
    2 × 11
    Brand Site

    merida-bikes.com

    Summary
    The Merida SILEX 700 is an aluminum frame gravel bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    SILEX 700
    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 700

    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

    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 EXPERT CC, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool

    Seatpost

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

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano GRX810

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano GRX810

    Crank

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

    Shifters

    Shimano GRX810

    Cassette

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

    Chain

    KMC X11

    Brakes

    Shimano GRX810, Hydraulic disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano GRX810

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    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 RT64, 160mm

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