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2021 Merida

SILEX+ 6000

A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and sram force hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

2.700 £(3.114 €)
Weight8,9 kg  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels650b Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetForce
BrakesSRAM Force Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
SILEX+ 6000
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Gearing

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)

45 km/h

SILEX+ 6000

58 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

156cm – 166cm

SM

163cm – 174cm

MD

171cm – 182cm

LG

179cm – 189cm

XL

185cm – 195cm

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Merida Silex+ 6000 review

Apr 2021 · Will Poole

Mid-range gravel slayer

Highs
  • Very capable multi-surface bike

Lows
  • Fork flutter under braking

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Cycling Weekly
Merida Silex+ 8000-E

May 2020 · James Bracey

A gravel bike for riders who want to explore more technical terrain

Highs
  • Progressive frame design

  • Nimble 650b wheel size

  • GRX Di2 performance

Lows
  • Handlebars offer too much reach

  • Rim/tyre combination failed to hold air when set up tubeless

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road.cc
Merida Silex+ 6000 2020

Feb 2020 · Mat Brett

Mountain bike-inspired gravel bike that's nimble, versatile and a whole lot of fun

Highs
  • Nimble

  • Versatile

  • Loads of fun

Lows
  • Geometry won't suit all

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

SILEX+ CF2, material: carbon, 700x38C / 650Bx45C max. wheelsize, 100x12/142x12mm axle standard, BB386 bottom bracket standard

BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

Fork

MERIDA SILEX CF2, Tapered, material: carbon, 700x38C / 650Bx45C max. wheelsize

Bottom Bracket

FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SRAM FC]

Headset

SILEX Neck

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

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Force1

Crank

SRAM Force1, 38 teeth, 170 mm-XS/S, 172,5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL

Shifters

SRAM Force1 HRD

Cassette

SRAM PG-1130, 11-42 teeth, 11 speed

Chain

KMC X11

Brakes

SRAM Force1 HRD, Hydraulic Disc

TypeSRAM Force Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Force1

Wheels
Rims

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

Front Hub

VP 173SB / VP 273SB, 100x12mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, 6 bolt, 142x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, 6 bolt

Rear Hub

VP 173SB / VP 273SB, 100x12mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, 6 bolt, 142x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, 6 bolt

Tires

Front: Kenda Flintridge PRO, 650Bx45C, fold, TR, Rear: Kenda Flintridge PRO, 650Bx45C, fold, TR

Disc Rotors

SRAM CenterLine Rotor, 160mm

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