MSRP | ($3,356) | ($4,115) |
|---|---|---|
Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Gravel | Gravel |
Weight | 20.0 lbs | 18.8 lbs |
| Carbon | Carbon | |
Fork | Carbon | Carbon |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Wheel Size | 700c | 700c |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Force | GRX 800, GRX Di2 |
Drivetrain | 1 × 11 | 1 × 11 Electronic |
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Summary | The Merida SILEX+ 6000 and Merida SILEX+ 8000-E are both carbon frame gravel bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The SILEX+ 8000-E has better components and higher gearing. | |
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | SILEX CF2, material: carbon, 700C or 650B wheelsize, 100x12/142x12mm axle standard, BB386 bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit | SILEX CF2, material: carbon, 700C or 650B wheelsize, 100x12/142x12mm axle standard, BB386 bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit |
|---|---|---|
Fork | MERIDA SILEX CF2, Tapered, material: carbon | MERIDA SILEX CF2, Tapered, material: carbon |
Bottom Bracket | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SRAM FC] | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] |
Headset | SILEX Neck | SILEX Neck |
Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT GR, material: aluminium | MERIDA EXPERT GR, material: aluminium |
Saddle | MERIDA EXPERT CC, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool | MERIDA EXPERT CC, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool |
Seatpost | MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: carbon, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback | MERIDA TEAM CC, material: carbon, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, S-FLEX |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM Force1 | Shimano GRX817 |
|---|---|---|
Crank | SRAM Force1, 38 teeth, 170 mm-XS/S, 172,5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL | Shimano GRX810, 40 teeth, 170 mm-XS/S, 172,5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL |
Shifters | SRAM Force1 HRD | Shimano GRX Disc DI2 |
Cassette | SRAM PG-1130, 11-42 teeth, 11 speed | Shimano SLX, 11-42 teeth, 11 speed |
Chain | KMC X11 | KMC X11 |
Brakes | SRAM Force1 HRD | Shimano GRX810 DI2 |
Brake Levers | SRAM Force1 | Shimano GRX815 |
Rims | MERIDA EXPERT CX, 19mm inner width, 24mm height, material: aluminium | Fulrcum Rapid Red 500, 100x12mm width front hub, 142x12mm width rear hub, 23mm inner width, 24mm height, Centerlock, material: aluminium |
|---|---|---|
Front Hub | MERIDA EXPERT SL | MERIDA EXPERT SL |
Rear Hub | MERIDA EXPERT SL | MERIDA EXPERT SL |
Tires | Kenda Flintridge PRO | Kenda Flintridge PRO |
Disc Rotors | SRAM CenterLine Rotor | Shimano RT-MT800 |