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

Utmärkelser och media

  • material: carbon
  • 700x45C max.WHS
  • 100x12/142x12mm axle standard
  • BSA bottom bracket standard
Ramstorlek XS, S, M, L, XL
Färg MATT BRONZE METAL (GOLD/BLACK)
  • Tapered
  • material: carbon
  • 700x47C max. wheelsize
Bromsreglage Shimano GRX400
Styrlager 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
Handtag MERIDA ROAD Expert
Framväxel Shimano GRX400
Bakväxel Shimano GRX400
Växelreglage, fram Shimano GRX400
Växelreglage, bak Shimano GRX400
  • 27.2mm diameter
  • 15mm setback
  • Carbon
Sadelklämma MERIDA EXPERT
  • 28% recycled material
  • V-mount
Kedja KMC X10
kedjestyrare 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
Framaxel MERIDA EXPERT TR
  • including removable lever
  • 6/4mm allen key
Ekrar Black stainless
Bike Frame Geometry Image
Ramstorlek XS S M L XL
Däckstorlekar 28" 28" 28" 28" 28"
ST - Seat Tube (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 Angle (°) 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
Siffra Item Number Namn 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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X-TAPER HEADTUBE

Koniskt styrrör med 1 1/8-tums lager längst upp och 1 1/4-tums eller 1 1/2-tums längst ned ger fantastisk styvhet samt precis och tillförlitlig styrning.

 

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INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING

Kablar/vajrar är dragna genom ramen med in- och utgångar försedda med mjuka muffar. Det ger cykeln snyggare utseende samtidigt som kablar/vajrar skyddas mot fukt och smuts.

 

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DI2 READY

Cyklar/ramar med symbolen Di2 Ready är förberedda för installation av Di2-teknik med batterifäste i sadelstolpen eller gaffelröret.

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NANO MATRIX CARBON

För att skydda kolfiberramarnas integritet binds fibrerna samman med epoxiharts med tillsatta nanopartiklar, vilket ökar slagtåligheten med upp till 40 %.

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AWS

Vid tillverkning av individuella kolfiberelement används en uppblåsbar bälg för att säkerställa att det inte blir några veck inuti röret, vilket skulle kunna ge ökad vikt och orsaka brottanvisningar. Slutresultatet är en lättare, styvare och starkare ram.

 

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F-MOUNT

Cyklar med F-fäste har integrerade fästen för stänkskärmar (för vissa cyklar krävs modellspecifika stänkskärmar), vilket ger snabb och enkel fastsättning.

 

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DISC COOLER

En komponent av smitt aluminium under främre och/eller bakre skivbromsok underlättar avledning av värme genom CNC-frästa kylflänsar. Vid tester har det framkommit att temperaturen minskar med cirka 35 % och att nedkylningstiden kortas, vilket i sin tur ger bättre bromsprestanda.

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INTERNAL CLAMP

WorldTour-cyklar är som Formula 1-bilar – minsta lilla del kan spara viktiga sekunder. Med integrerad klämma för sadelstolpe minimeras turbulensen vid överröret.

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REMOVABLE F-MOUNT

En borttagbar sadelstagsbrygga kan monteras för att ge snyggare och säkrare passform för bakre stänkskärmar eller tas bort för att ge snyggare look och minimera ansamling av lera. 

 

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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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