MSRP | ($4,115) | $1,799 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | |
Category | Gravel | Gravel |
Weight | 18.8 lbs | 21.6 lbs |
| Carbon | Aluminum | |
Fork | Carbon | Carbon |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Wheel Size | 700c | 700c |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Mechanical Disc |
Groupset | GRX 800, GRX Di2 | Apex |
Drivetrain | 1 × 11 Electronic | 1 × 11 |
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Summary | The Merida SILEX+ 8000-E is a carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes. | |
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 | 300 Series Alpha Aluminum, tapered head tube, Internal cable routing, 3S chain keeper, T47 BB, rack and fender mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat mount disc, 142x12mm thru axle BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit |
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Fork | MERIDA SILEX CF2, Tapered, material: carbon | Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle |
Bottom Bracket | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] | SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing |
Headset | SILEX Neck | |
Stem | Size: 49, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: 52, 54, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: 56, 58, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length; Size: 61, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length | |
Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT GR, material: aluminium | Size: 49, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 38cm width; Size: 52, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 40cm width; Size: 54, 56, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 42cm width; Size: 58, 61, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 44cm width |
Saddle | MERIDA EXPERT CC, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool | Size: 49, 52, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 155mm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 145mm width |
Seatpost | MERIDA TEAM CC, material: carbon, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, S-FLEX | Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX817 | SRAM Apex 1, long cage, 42T max cog |
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Crank | Shimano GRX810, 40 teeth, 170 mm-XS/S, 172,5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL | Size: 49, SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 165mm length; Size: 52, SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 170mm length; Size: 54, 56, SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 172.5mm length; Size: 58, 61, SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 175mm length |
Shifters | Shimano GRX Disc DI2 | SRAM Apex, 11 speed |
Cassette | Shimano SLX, 11-42 teeth, 11 speed | SRAM PG-1130, 11-42, 11 speed |
Chain | KMC X11 | SRAM PC-1130, 11 speed |
Brakes | Shimano GRX810 DI2 | Tektro C550 mechanical disc brake, dual piston, flat mount |
Brake Levers | Shimano GRX815 |
Rims | Fulrcum Rapid Red 500, 100x12mm width front hub, 142x12mm width rear hub, 23mm inner width, 24mm height, Centerlock, material: aluminium | Bontrager Paradigm, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve |
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Spokes | 14g stainless steel, black | |
Front Hub | MERIDA EXPERT SL | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, 100x12mm thru axle |
Rear Hub | MERIDA EXPERT SL | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle |
Tires | Kenda Flintridge PRO | Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40mm |
Disc Rotors | Shimano RT-MT800 | Tektro, centerlock, 160mm |