SILEX 4000

 

This high-value carbon framed bike is ready for any adventure, with a durable Shimano GRX drivetrain that offers climb-anything ability plus our proven mountain bike-inspired handling for off-road confidence.
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Ready for adventures of any size. The Taipei Cycle d&i Award 2024 winning SILEX 4000 is the entry to our carbon fibre framed lineup, pairing our lightweight frame and fork with high-value equipment such as the utterly durable 10-speed Shimano GRX drivetrain with a double chainset for climb-anything ability. Tough, tubeless-ready Maxxis Rambler tyres plus our mountain bike-inspired geometry provide a predictable and planted connection to the ground while quality MERIDA finishing kit delivers performance without needing any fanfare.

The SILEX turns any ride into an adventure, whether you’re on a multi-day gravel bikepacking mission or just taking the fun route to work. With multiple test wins, press accolades, industry awards and even a World Championship title under its belt, our SILEX takes the off-road capability of gravel bikes to new heights, thanks to a slacker head angle and boosted tyre clearance of up to 700x45 mm or even 42 mm with fenders. We've combined that confident mountain bike-inspired handling with all-surface versatility so that it is utterly stable when loaded up with luggage but still fast and fun when you put the hammer down. With carbon and aluminium frame options, there's a SILEX to suit every budget, but they all share the multiple mounting points for fork cages, water bottles and accessories and other features that make this drop-bar do-everything machine so versatile. We’ve added our sleek WIRE PORT cable routing for improved looks – and fewer cables to catch on with a handlebar bag – and the carbon fibre fork used on all models now has more cargo mounts plus internal routing for a dynamo hub. With the ability to use 1x or 2x drivetrains, you can pick your gearing to suit the task at hand or your own personal preference, opening up a world of opportunity for you and your SILEX.

  • Test and award winning full carbon frame with dropped chainstay for 700x45 mm clearance
  • Multiple mounting points for cages, bags and fenders
  • WIRE PORT internal cable routing for clean looks and scuff free bag fitting
  • Carbon fork with cargo mounting points and routing for dynamo hub
  • Relaxed head angle and MTB-style geometry for off-road stability
  • Shimano GRX 2x10-speed gravel groupset

Awards & Media

  • material: carbon
  • 700x45C max.WHS
  • 100x12/142x12mm axle standard
  • BSA bottom bracket standard
Rammestørrelse XS, S, M, L, XL
Farge MATT BRONZE METAL (GOLD/BLACK)
  • Tapered
  • material: carbon
  • 700x47C max. wheelsize
Bremsehendel Shimano GRX400
Styrelager Acros ICR MERIDA EXTERNAL neck w/diecast splitring
  • material: aluminium
  • 400mm (XS-S) , 420mm (M) , 440mm (L/XL)
  • material: aluminium
  • 31.8mm diameter
  • -6ᄚ stem angle
  • 80 mm all sizes
Holker / styretape MERIDA ROAD Expert
Krankgir Shimano GRX400
Bakgir Shimano GRX400
Fremre girhendel Shimano GRX400
Bakre girhendel Shimano GRX400
  • 27.2mm diameter
  • 15mm setback
  • Carbon
Sadelklemme MERIDA EXPERT
  • 28% recycled material
  • V-mount
Kjede KMC X10
Kjedefører MTK700 SP40
  • 46-30 teeth
  • 170 mm-XS/S, 172,5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL
  • 11-36 teeth
  • 10 speed
  • 23mm inner width
  • 25mm height
  • material: aluminium
  • Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)
  • 700x45C
  • fold
  • TR
  • EXO
  • 700x45C
  • fold
  • TR
  • EXO
  • 100x12mm width front hub
  • 28 spoke holes
  • Centerlock
  • 12-142mm width rear hub
  • 28 spoke holes
  • Centerlock
Frontaksling MERIDA EXPERT TR
  • including removable lever
  • 6/4mm allen key
Eiker Black stainless
Sykkelramme Geometri Bilde
Rammestørrelse XS S M L XL
Dekkstørrelse 28" 28" 28" 28" 28"
ST - Seat Tubes (mm) 440 470 500 530 560
TT - Top Tube (mm) 550 565 580 600 620
CS - Chain Stays (mm) 430 430 430 430 430
HTA - Head Tube Angles (°) 69.5 69.5 69.5 69.5 69.5
STA - Seat Tube Angle (°) 74.5 74.5 74.5 74.5 74.5
BD - Bottom Bracket Drops (mm) 75 75 75 75 75
HT - Head Tube Length (mm) 130 150 170 190 210
FL - Fork Length (mm) 415 415 415 415 415
R - Reach (mm) 392 402 412 426 441
S - Stack (mm) 570 588 607 626 645
WB - Wheel Base (mm) 1048 1065 1082 1104 1126
SH - Stand Over Height (mm) 744 771 798 825 852
Number Item Number Name Info Pieces Torque NM
1 A2054000107 EXPANDER for fork steerer ID 23.6mm 1 6~8
2 A2191000242 HEAD SET Acros AIX-631 320.52.631 (without fork cone, for carbon fork) 1
2 HEAD SET Acros AIX-634 320.52.634 (with fork cone, for suspension fork) 1
3 A2029000062 TUBE woven; L170mm; for size XL 1
3 A2029000061 TUBE woven; L150mm; for size L 1
3 A2029000060 TUBE woven; L125mm; for size M 1
3 A2029000059 TUBE woven; L105mm; for size S 1
3 A2029000058 TUBE woven; L90mm; for size XS 1
4 A2298000059 SCREW M5*P0.8 L15mm 12 4~5
5 A2143000117 BLIND PLUG for M5 threaded hole 8
6 A2292000028 WASHER OD9mm ID5.2mm H3mm 6
7 A2347000054 COVER seatpost clamp cover 1
8 A2247000120 CLAMP for seat post 1
9 A2298000392 SCREW M5*P0.8 L12mm 3 4~5
10 A2164000091 DISC COOLER front; for FM160 to FM180 1
11 A2298000377 SCREW M4*P0.7 L5mm 2 3~4
12 A2164000089 MOUNT fender to frame and fork 4
13 A2002000120 THRU AXLE Front hollow; L=120mm M12x1.5 TL=12mm 1
14 A2029000037 TUBE foam; ID6mm; 450mm 3
15 A2124000083 COVER for fidlock down tube bottlemount 1
16 A2030000026 MOUNT SSB 1
17 A2298000360 SCREW M4*P0.7 L6mm 2 3~4
18 A2143000159 COVER for front derailleur mount 1
19 A2294000202 MOUNT adapter for mounting a front derailleur 1
20 A2136000118 MOUNT for mounting a front derailleur 1
21 A2298000198 SCREW M5*P0.8 L16mm 2 4~5
22 A2143000163 CABLE GUIDE FD Di2 cable 1
23 A2143000130 BLIND PLUG FD cable 1
24 A2322000049 PROTECTOR chain suck plate 1
25 A2311000104 RD-HANGER DH-068; ROAD-RD 1
26 A2311000150 RD-HANGER DH-076; MTB-RD 1
27 A2311000103 RD-HANGER DH-067; SHIMANO direct mount 1
28 A2258000099 CABLE GUIDE brake hose out of chain stay 1
28 A2258000228 CABLE GUIDE brake hose and light out of chain stay 1
29 A2300000129 SCREW M3*P0.5 L10mm 1 2~3
30 A2143000131 BLIND PLUG RD cable 1
31 A2143000160 CABLE GUIDE RD Di2 cable 1
32 A2143000082 CABLE GUIDE RD cable 1
33 A2002000119 THRU AXLE EXPERT SL; L=162.5mm M12x1.5 TL=12mm 1
34 A2164000027 DISC COOLER rear; for FM160 to FM180 1
35 A2298000268 SCREW M5*P0.8 L23mm 2 4~5
36 A2298000356 SCREW M4*P0.7 L8mm 2 3~4
37 A2158000090 PROTECTOR for chain stay 1
38 A2298000210 SCREW M5*P0.8 L15mm 6 4~5

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Teknologi

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X-TAPER HEADTUBE

Ved å bruke et konisk styrerør med 1 1/8"-lager i toppen og 1 1/4" eller 1 1/2" i bunnen, oppnår vi overlegen stivhet og presis og tillitsskapende styring.

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INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING

Kabler/wire er trukket gjennom rammen, og innganger og utganger går gjennom smidige gjennomføringer. Sykkelen ser ryddig ut og kabler/wire er beskyttet mot fuktighet og smuss.

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DI2 READY

Sykler/rammer med symbolet Di2 Ready er klargjort for montering av Di2-teknologi med batterifeste i setepinnen eller i gaffelens kronerør.

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NANO MATRIX CARBON

For å beskytte karbonrammenes integritet limes fibrene sammen med en epoxymasse som er tilsatt nanopartikler, noe som øker motstandskraften mot støt med opptil 40 %.

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AWS

Når vi lager de enkelte karbonelementene, benytter vi en oppblåsbar blære for å sørge for at det ikke dannes skrukker på innsiden av røret, fordi disse legger til vekt og utgjør svake punkter. Resultatet er en lettere, stivere og sterkere ramme.

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F-MOUNT

Sykler som er utstyrt med F-feste har integrerte festepunkter for skjermer (noen sykler må ha modellspesifikke skjermer), og det gjør monteringen rask, enkel.

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DISC COOLER

En smidd aluminiumskomponent under fremre og/eller bakre kaliper leder varmen vekk via CNC-maskinerte kjølefinner. Tester viser at temperaturene reduseres med cirka 35 % og kjøletiden er redusert slik at bremsenes ytelser optimaliseres.

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INTERNAL CLAMP

Designarbeidet med WorldTour-sykler ligner det som gjøres i Formel 1: tilsynelatende ubetydelige detaljer kan tjene inn tiendeler. Integrert setepinneklemme minimerer turbulens ved overrøret.

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REMOVABLE F-MOUNT

En avtakbar setestagbro kan monteres for penere og sikrere montering av bakskjermer, og den kan fjernes for større klaring i søle og et ryddigere utseende. 

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WIRE PORT

MERIDA designed headsets that enable all control cables from the handlebar to enter the frame through the headset cover, creating a clean and uncluttered look, allowing for a lighter, stronger and more aerodynamic frame structure than with conventional cable ports. Depending on the model, the cables are run completely internally (including the bar and stem) or semi-integrated, where the cables enter the frame underneath the stem.

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