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    MSRP
    ($1,519)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Gravel
    Weight
    22.1 lbs
    3.0
    Aluminum
    Fork
    Carbon
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Brakes
    Mechanical Disc
    Groupset
    Apex, FSA
    Drivetrain
    1 × 11
    Brand Site

    merida-bikes.com

    Summary
    The Merida SILEX 300 is an aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    SILEX 300
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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)

    35 mph

    SILEX 300

    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, 700C or 650B wheelsize, 100x12/142x12mm axle standard, BB86 bottom bracket standard

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Fork

    MERIDA SILEX CF2, Tapered, material: carbon

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA PF86 MegaExo

    Headset

    MERIDA M2331

    Handlebar

    MERIDA EXPERT GR, material: aluminium

    Saddle

    MERIDA COMP CC, V-mount

    Seatpost

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

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Apex1

    Crank

    FSA Gossamer, 44 teeth, 170 mm-XS/S, 172,5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL

    Shifters

    SRAM Apex1

    Cassette

    Sunrace CSMS8, 11-42 teeth, 11 speed

    Chain

    KMC X11

    Brakes

    Tektro Spyre

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Apex1

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    Front Hub

    MERIDA EXPERT SL

    Rear Hub

    MERIDA EXPERT SL

    Tires

    Maxxis Rambler

    Disc Rotors

    Tektro M160

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