MERIDA Silex 200
Model Year | 2022/23 |
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Options | (S) 47cm Black / Black In Stock (Warehouse) (M) 50cm Black / Black Out Of Stock (L) 53cm Black / Black In Stock (Warehouse) (XL) 56cm Black / Black Out Of Stock |
Style | Entry-level gravel bike with 18 speed Shimano Sora drivetrain and mechanical disc brakes. Ideal for off-road adventures or commuting. The Silex was a ground up design project. Rather than taking a road or cyclocross bike and re-jigging the recipe the starting point for the Silex was modern MTB inspired geometry; long top and head tubes and a short stem offering nimble confidence-inspiring handling. At launch it was hailed as the most comfortable and versatile bike Merida had ever made. The cycling press loved it too: " exceptional ride quality" (Cycling Plus) " a highly versatile bike" (IMB) " the best bike of this genre" (Offroad CC). There's a certain beauty in just riding without watching the time heading wherever you feel the urge. For those rides the test and award-winning Silex makes total sense. The bike has five sets of bottle bosses and rack mounting points offering multiple luggage carrying options. All Silex models are equipped with powerful hydraulic disc brakes. Calipers are mounted on the chainstay for better dissipation of braking forces using the flat-mount standard for a neat flush fit. Calipers sit on top of CNCd aluminium Disc Cooler fins reducing operating temperatures by up to 35%; particularly important when running fully loaded. |
Frame | Lite - 6066 triple butted hydroformed and smooth welded aluminium with internal cable routing. Tapered head tube, Inboard disc mounts. BB86 BB standard, 142 x 12mm axle standard, Maximum tyre clearance 700 x 38c / 650b x 45c |
Forks | Silex CF2; Full carbon; tapered steerer, 100 x 12mm axle standard; Max. tyre size: 700 x 38c / 650b x 45c |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora; GS |
Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora |
Shifters | Shimano Sora |
Chainset | FSA Omega; 48-32 tooth chainset. Crank length: 170mm (XS,S), 172,5mm (M), 175mm (L,XL) |
Bottom Bracket | FSA PF86 MegaExo |
Chain | KMC M99 |
Cassette | Shimano CS-HG200; 11-32 teeth; 9 speed |
Headset | Merida M2331 Neck |
Stem | Merida Comp CC; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; -6 degree rise - Stem length: 80mm (all sizes) |
Handlebars | Merida Expert GR; aluminium; Width: 400mm (XS-S), 420mm (M), 440mm (L/XL) |
Front Brake | Promax DSK-330R; Mechanical disc brake caliper with Promax 160G; 160mm rotor |
Rear Brake | Promax DSK-330R; Mechanical disc brake caliper with Promax 160G; 160mm rotor |
Brake Levers | Shimano Sora |
Rims | Merida Comp SL; 17mm inner rim width; 22mm depth; Aluminium |
Front Hub | VP 173SB; 100x12mm; 32 spokes; 6 bolt |
Rear Hub | VP 273SB; 142x12mm; 32 spokes; 6 bolt; including removable lever with 4/6mm Allen key |
Spokes | Black stainless |
Tyres | Front: Maxxis Rambler; 700 x 38C; Kevlar bead; folding; TR; EXO Rear: Maxxis Rambler; 700 x 38c; Kevlar bead, folding; TR; EXO |
Saddle | Merida Comp SL; V-mount; including Merida minitool |
Seatpost | Merida Comp CC; aluminium; 30.9mm diameter; in-line |
Pedals | Not included |
Tape | Merida Road Comp |
As with any product, specification is subject to change without prior notification. You are advised to confirm current specification before buying.