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2021 Merida

SILEX+ 8000-E

A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and shimano grx 800 hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

£3,300
Weight8.8 kg  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels650b Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11 Electronic
GroupsetGRX 800, GRX Di2
BrakesShimano GRX 800 Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
SILEX+ 8000-E
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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)

48 km/h

SILEX+ 8000-E

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 [SMN 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 TEAM CC, material: carbon, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, S-FLEX

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano GRX817

Crank

Shimano GRX810, 40 teeth, 170 mm-XS/S, 172,5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL

Shifters

Shimano GRX Disc DI2

Cassette

Shimano SLX, 11-42 teeth, 11 speed

Chain

KMC X11

Brakes

Shimano GRX810 DI2, Hydraulic disc

TypeShimano GRX 800 Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano GRX815

Wheels
Rims

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, including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key

Rear Hub

MERIDA EXPERT SL, including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key

Tires

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

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT-MT800, 160mm

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