Use my current location Merida Silex 300 Adventure Road Bike Silk Titan/Black (2020)
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The Merida Silex 300 gravel bike sits in the adventure road bike category thanks to its versatility and ability to tackle any challenge. You get road style geometry with drop bars so that you can get up some real speed on the road and especially on the dirt or gravel. The Silex 300 is built with a lightweight 6066 triple butted and hydroformed aluminium frame with upright gravel geometry for stable yet nimble handling. Featuring internal cable routing and BB86 bottom bracket, this frame is optimised for both functionality and looks.
The Silex is equipped with a 1x11 speed SRAM Apex drivetrain for simpler shifting, reduced weight and an easier riding experience. Merida equipped the Silex with Tektro Spyre disc brakes so that you have control in any conditions, a noticeable improvement over rim brakes. Tyres are an x-factor on a gravel bike, and the Silex is equipped with Maxxis Rambler tyres which are semi-slicks with side knobs which can be inflated for riding on the road or deflated for better traction off-road.
The Merida Silex 300 gravel bike is a dynamic powerhouse for someone that wants a road bike that can do just a little more. This entry-level gravel bike is customised specifically for challenging surfaces, not every path is perfect and the Silex is made for these occasions.
Features
Silex Lite Frame: Lightweight 6066 triple butted and hydroformed aluminium frame with upright gravel geometry for stable but nimble handling. Featuring internal cable routing and BB86 bottom bracket
Fully Loaded: 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 bags.
Shifting Simplicity: The majority of SILEX models are fitted with 1x drivetrains for simplicity, resulting in weight reduction and fewer moving parts. A 1x can deliver 98 % of the gear range of a 50-34 compact chainset with an 11-32 road set up.
Go Big: As standard, the SILEX comes with 700x35C tyres but can accommodate up to 700x42C (road profile). It's even possible to use 650B wheels and go up to 50 mm wide road profile tyres on the carbon and up to 42 mm on the aluminium bikes.
Innovative Tyres: To put the SILEX on the perfect tyre, we have collaborated with Maxxis to create the ideal 35c semi-slick tyre with side knobs for our all road bike. The tyre, which featuring Maxxis Silkworm technology and puncture protection, can be inflated to high pressure for fast road riding, or slightly deflated to benefit from the added traction provided by the side knobs on rougher surfaces.
| SKU | 20MeridaSilex300SilkTitanBlack |
|---|---|
| Season | 2020 |
| Sizing SKUs | XS: MEAD2030116, SM: MEAD2030127, MD: MEAD2030138, LG: MEAD2030149, XL: MEAD2030150 |
| Click & Collect | Yes |
| Frame | SILEX lite |
| Frame Material | Alloy |
| Fork | MERIDA SILEX CF2 |
| Fork Material | Carbon |
| Speeds | 1 x 11 |
| Front Gears | Single |
| Groupset Brand | SRAM |
| Groupset | SRAM Apex |
| Rear Gears | 11 Speed |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer; 44 ATC |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Brake Type | Mechanical Disc Brake |
| Brakes | Tektro Spyre; Mechanical disc |
| Shifters | Sram Apex 1 |
| Brake Levers | Sram Apex 1 -BL |
| Derailleur Rear | Sram Apex1 |
| Cassette | Sunrace CSMS8; 11-42 ATC; 11 |
| Wheel Size | 700c |
| Tyres | Maxxis Rambler; 700x38C; fold; TR; EXO |
| Rims | MERIDA Comp SL; 17 IWR; 22 HRI |
| Hubs | F=VP 173SB; 100x12 WHF; 32 SPH; 6 SBD R=VP 273SB; 142x12 WHR; 32 SPH; 6 SBD |
| Spokes | Black stainless |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA PF86 MegaExo |
| Handlebar | MERIDA Expert GR |
| Headset | MERIDA M2331 Neck |
| Grips | MERIDA ROAD Expert |
| Stem | MERIDA Expert CW; 31.8 DSH; -8 ASD |
| Saddle | MERIDA Comp CC |
| Seatpost | MERIDA Comp CC; 30.9 DSP; 0 SSB |
Merida Silex Sizing Chart
Legend
ST Seat Tube
TT Top Tube
CS Chain Stay Length
HTA Head Tube Angle
STA Seat Tube Angle
BD Bottom bracket Drop
HT Head Tube
FL Fork Length
R Reach
S Stack
WB Wheel Base
SH Stand Over Height
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Frame Size |
XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
| Frame Size (cm) | 44 | 47 | 50 | 53 | 56 |
| ST Seat Tube (mm) | 440 | 470 | 500 | 530 | 560 |
| TT Top Tube (mm) | 548 | 554 | 579 | 600 | 620 |
| CS Chain Stay Length (mm) | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 |
| HTA Head Tube Angle (°) | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 |
| STA Seat Tube Angle (°) | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| BD Bottom bracket Drop (mm) | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| HT Head Tube (mm) | 160 | 180 | 200 | 220 | 240 |
| FL Fork Length (mm) | 397 | 397 | 397 | 397 | 397 |
| R Reach (mm) | 380 | 380 | 400 | 415 | 430 |
| S Stack (mm) | 587 | 606 | 625 | 644 | 663 |
| WB Wheel Base (mm) | 1027 | 1034 | 1060 | 1062 | 1103 |
| SH Stand Over Height (mm) | 715 | 742 | 770 | 797 | 825 |