Merida Silex 300

At launch it was hailed as the most comfortable and versatile Merida ever.  The modern MTB inspired geometry; with 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.  Luggage and accessory range available increasing versatility.  

The design ethos was simplicity; most Silex models run a 1x system, saving weight and reducing moving parts.  A 1x system delivers 98% of the range of a 50-34 x 11-32 set up. 

The frame is made from triple butted and hydroformed 6066 series aluminium tubing with smooth welding. Tapered head tube for steering precision, Internal cable routing, BB386, flat mount disc calliper interface with disc cooler technology. 1900g – M +/- 3% 

The unique tyres were developed especially for us by Maxxis to have a smooth centre for road riding and knobbly shoulders for off-road grip.

Max. tyre width 700 x 42c (road profile) or 650b x 42mm (road profile).
 
Full Spec:
	
		
			
FRAME SIZES
			
			
XS(44)
			
S(47)
			
M(50)
			
L(53)
			
XL(56)
			
		
		
			
FRAME
			
SILEX LITE
		
		
			
FORK
			
Full carbon tapered fork with 12mm through axle
		
		
			
DERAILLEUR REAR
			
Sram Apex 1
		
		
			
SHIFTERS
			
Sram Apex, 11 speed
		
		
			
BRAKE LEVER
			
Sram Apex BL-APX-A1
		
		
			
BRAKES
			
Tektro Spyre mechanical disc, 160mm rotors
		
		
			
CHAINWHEEL
			
FSA Gossamer 44 teeth
		
		
			
CHAIN
			
KMC X11-1
		
		
			
HUBS
			
MERIDA sealed bearing hubs with 12mm through axles
		
		
			
RIM
			
MERIDA Comp Cross - 22mm profile
		
		
			
FREEWHEEL
			
Sunrace CSMS8, 11 speed, 11-42 teeth
		
		
			
TIRES
			
Maxxis Rambler; 700x38C; Kevlar bead - folding; TR; EXO
		
		
			
SPOKES
			
Black stainless
		
		
			
HANDLEBAR STEM
			
MERIDA Expert, 3d forged, 6061 aluminium, Oversize clamp, -5 degree
		
		
			
HANDLEBAR
			
MERIDA Expert double butted 6061 aluminium compact drop, oversize clamp
		
		
			
HEADSET
			
Big Conoid M2334
		
		
			
SEAT POST
			
MERIDA Comp 30.9mm
		
		
			
SADDLE
			
MERIDA Sport
		
		
			
PEDAL
			
Not included
		
	
 
Sizing available S,M,L,XL
Please email to confirm sizing and stock availability before ordering.