- 650b wheels
- MAHLE ebikemotion 40Nm hub motor
- Integrated 250Wh battery
- Carbon fork
- Shimano GRX 810 1 x 11 drivetrain
- Shimano GRX 600 hydraulic disc brakes
650b+ wheel gravel eBike with Shimano GRX810 1 x 11 drivetrain powered
by MAHLE ebikemotion 40Nm hub motor and 250Wh internal battery.
The
dream ticket when discussed in the Merida UK office. A gravel bike with
motor assistance, allowing you to go further, tackle more and generally
just grin a lot. MAHLE's ebikemotion system uses a 40Nm rear hub motor
powered by a fully integrated 250Wh battery hidden in the downtube. The
low system weight combined with a carbon fork and sophisticated
aluminium frame means the bike also feels lively without power
assistance. There is almost no drag at all from the motor when it's not
engaged. The system has an iWoc button for controlling support levels
and a sophisticated app provides an opportunity to adjust the riding
feel as well as offering post-ride analysis features. The frame has
mounts for mudguards and rack and a neat hidden kickstand mount. Cable
routing is through the frame with cables entering through a specific
headset cap to keep the cockpit neat. The eSilex can be run with either
700c or 650b wheels.
Frame: Lite
II - Hydroformed 6066 triple butted aluminium with integrated battery
chamber, mounts for mudguards, rack and kickstand. 9mm QR axle
standard, BSA BB standard. Max. tyre size 700 x 45c without mudguards,
700 x 42c with mudguards
Motor: Mahle X35+ Hub motor; 40Nm
Battery: MAHLE B1-D; 250Wh
eBike Display: Colour coded iWoc power button
Charger: Mahle charger-C; 2A
Power Button: Mahle One Remote
Mode Switch: Mahle One Remote
Fork: Merida Silex CF2; Tapered; carbon, Max. tyre size: 700 x 42c without mudguards, 700 x 35c with Mudguards. Max 27.5" x 50c
Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX812
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BSA
Chainset: Shimano GRX600; 40 tooth chainring with 170mm-XS/S/SM/ML, 175 mm-L/XL crank with Mr. Control CH-CM1 chain device
Cassette: Shimano M5100; 11-42 teeth; 11 speed
Brake Lever: Shimano GRX600
Front Brake: Shimano GRX600 2 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT64 160mm rotor
Rear Brake: Shimano GRX600 2 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT66 160 mm rotor
Handlebars: Merida Expert GRII; aluminium; 400mm (XS/S), 420mm (M), 440mm (L/XL)
Stem: Merida Expert IR II; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; 5 degree rise; length: 80mm all sizes
Pedals: VP Components - VPE-891
Saddle: Merida Comp CC; V-mount
Seat Post: Merida Expert CC; carbon; 30.9mm diameter; in-line
Rims: Merida Expert CX; 19mm inner rim width; 24mm rim depth; aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)
Front Hub: VP CLK170F; 100 x 12mm; 28 spokes; Centerlock with Merida Expert SL axle
Rear Hub:Mahle X35+ Hub motor; 40Nm
Front Tyre: Maxxis Rambler, 650B x 47C; ShieldWall / TLR
Rear Tyre: Maxxis Rambler, 650B x 47C; ShieldWall / TLR
Front Light: CG-119PG front light
Rear Light: CG-404RG rear light