The Forge Cycleworks

Merida Silex 700 2023 - Black/Anthracite

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£2,150.00 £1,720.00 GBP


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
Fork
  • Silex CF2; Full carbon; tapered steerer, 100 x 12mm axle standard; Max tyre size: 700 x 38c / 650b x 45c
Gears
  • 22
Shifters
  • Shimano GRX810
Front Derailleur
  • Shimano GRX810
Rear Derailleur
  • Shimano GRX810
Bottom Bracket
  • Shimano BB71-41B, Pressfit 86.5
Chain
  • KMC X11
Chainset
  • Shimano GRX810; 48-31 tooth chainset. Crank length: 170mm (XS,S), 172,5mm (M), 175mm (L,XL)
Cassette
  • Shimano CS-HG700; 11-34 teeth; 11 speed
Brake Lever
  • Shimano GRX810
Front Brake
  • Shimano GRX810 hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT64 160mm rotor
Rear Brake
  • Shimano GRX810 hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT64 160mm rotor
Grip
  • Merida Road Expert
Handlebar
  • Merida Expert GR; aluminium; Width: 400mm (XS-S), 420mm (M), 440mm (L/XL)
Stem
  • Merida Expert CW; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; -8 degree rise - Stem length: 80mm (all sizes)
Head Set
  • Merida M2331 Neck
Pedal
  • Not included
Saddle
  • Merida Comp SL with V-mount; including Merida minitool
Seat Post
  • Merida Expert CC; carbon; 30.9mm diameter; in-line
Wheel Size
  • 700c
Rims
  • Merida Expert CX; 19mm inner rim width; 24mm depth; Aluminium
Spokes
  • Double Butted Black stainless
Front Hub
  • VP CLK170F; 100x12mm; 32 spokes; Center lock
Rear Hub
  • VP CLK270R; 142x12mm; 32 spokes; Center lock. With Merida Expert SL axle; including removable lever; 6/4mm allen key
Front Tyre
  • Maxxis Rambler; 700 x 38C; Kevlar bead; folding; TR; EXO
Rear Tyre
  • Maxxis Rambler; 700 x 38c; Kevlar bead, folding; TR; EXO
Colour
  • Black/Anthracite
Season
  • 2023



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