
MERIDA SILEX+ 8000-E
At launch it was hailed as our most comfortable and versatile bike ever. With modern MTB inspired geometry - long top and head tubes and a short stem offers nimble, confidence-inspiring handling. The press loved it: “exceptional ride quality” (Cycling Plus), “a highly versatile bike” (IMB), “the best bike of this genre” (Offroad CC). The bike has 5 separate bottle mounting points to allow for many luggage carrying options. Silex + models use 650b wheels for an even greater off-road capability.
SPECIFICATION
FRAME
- CF2 carbon frame with internal cable routing, 12mm bolt through axle, tapered head tube and Press-Fit 86 bb. MTB inspired gravel geometry for stable but nimble handling.
FORK
- Silex CF2; Tapered; carbon
WHEEL SIZE
- 27.5"
RIMS
- Fulrcum Rapid Red 500; 23mm inner rim width; 24mm profile; Material: aluminium
SPOKES
- Part of wheelset
FRONT HUB
- Fulrcum Rapid Red 500; 100x12mm; Centerlock; Material: aluminium
REAR HUB
- Fulrcum Rapid Red 500; 142x12mm rear; Centerlock; Material: aluminium; including removable lever with 4/6mm Allen key
FRONT TYRE
- Kenda Flintridge PRO; 650b x 45C; Kevlar bead; folding; TR
REAR TYRE
- Kenda Flintridge PRO; 650b x 45C; Kevlar bead; folding; TR
GEARS
- 11
SHIFTERS
- Shimano GRX DI2
REAR DERAILLEUR
- Shimano GRX817
CHAINSET
- Shimano GRX810; 40 teeth chainwheel with 170mm - XS/S, 172,5mm - M, 175mm - L/XL length crank
CASSETTE
- Shimano SLX; 11-42 teeth; 11 speed
BOTTOM BRACKET
- FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC]
CHAIN
- KMC X11
PEDAL
- Not included
BRAKE LEVER
- Shimano GRX815
FRONT BRAKE
- Shimano GRX810 DI2; Hydraulic disc with Shimano RT800; 160mm rotor
REAR BRAKE
- Shimano GRX810 DI2; Hydraulic disc with Shimano RT800; 160mm rotor
GRIP
- Merida Road Expert
HANDLEBAR
- Merida Expert GR; aluminium
STEM
- Merida Expert CW; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; -8 degree rise - Length : 80 mm all sizes
HEAD SET
- Silex Neck
SADDLE
- Merida Expert CC; V-mount; including Merida minitool
SEAT POST
- Merida TEAM CC; Material: carbon; 30.9mm diameter; in-line; S-FLEX
SEASON
- 2021
COLOUR
- Silver
360°
GEOMETRY



