SILEX 200 IS THE STUNNING GRAVEL BICYCLE WITH THE BEST EVER DESIGN FOR THE PASSIONATE CYCLISTS!
PROLITE 66 TRIPLE BUTTED ALUMINUM
Merida frames are proven high-end aluminium (6066) which are extremely light and durable. Using triple butted wall thicknesses and hydroforming technology, the tubes are tuned to give the best possible stiffness to weight ratio.
X-TAPER HEADTUBE
X-Tapered headtube offers the space for a tapered fork to be fitted. Tapered forks offer superb stiffness and precision, and deliver confidence-inspiring steering.
INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING
Cables are routed through the frame, entering and exiting through smooth sockets. Internal Cable routing gives a stunning look on your bicycle and more important it protects your cable from moisture and dirt .
DOWN TUBE EXIT
This ensures that internally routed cables and wires can’t move freely and remain easily accessible for servicing.
F-MOUNT
‘F-Mount’ equipped bikes have integrated fittings for mud guards (some bikes require model specific mud guards), making fitting fast and simple.
C-MOUNT
‘C-Mount’ equipped bikes have the fixing points for a rear rack already integrated (some bikes require model specific rear rack), making fitting fast, simple and reliable.
WEIGHT: 10.4 KG
Despite being a gravel bike, this bike weighs only 10.4 kg which is extremely light in weight, which increases your efficiency while riding your gravel bike on hard surface roads.
GROUPSET
The Silex 200 comes with Shimano Sora groupset. Added to those are FSA Omega chainset with 48/32-tooth chainrings and a Shimano CS-HG200 9-speed cassette that goes from 11 teeth up to 34.
DISC-BRAKES
Silex 200 has mechanical disc-brakes which delivers you the intense stop that increases your safety on flat and even on the rough terrain roads.
ABOUT MERIDA SILEX 200.
The 'classic' SILEX standing on 700c wheels, being the perfect 'all-road bike that loves lanes, forest tracks, and gravel. As standard, the SILEX comes with 700x38c tyres and it goes up to 700x42c tyres.
In line with the design ethos of versatility and go anywhere, the SILEX is available with a wide range of luggage and accessory options, including frame bags and big saddle packs. The frame features fender mounts on the rear triangle as well as on the fork, transferring the SILEX quickly and easily into a fast training bike or a versatile commuting and touring bike.
The Silex is a very comfortable machine to ride, especially over long distances. This is definitely more of an adventure bike than a gravel racer.
Taking consideration of people's reviews, many riders have given a positive approach to this gravel bike as it is one of the best versatile bicycles a rider can use for his or her touring or training rides. This bike will deliver you the best performance even on the rough terrain roads and you will surely have an amazing fun ride on this bicycle.
SPECIFICATIONS
PARTBRAND /MODEL
Frameset
Premium Aluminium Frame
Cockpit (Handlebar & Stem)
Merida Premium Alloy
Fork
Merida Silex CF2
Bottom Bracket
FSA PF86 MegaExo
Weight
10.4 kg
Tyres
Maxxis Rambler
Shifters + Brake Levers
Shimano Sora
Brake Calipers
Promax DSK-330R
Crankset
FSA Omega
Chain
KMC M99
Derailleurs
Shimano Sora
Cassette
Shimano Sora
Freewheel
Shimano CS-HG200
