Merida Silex 4000 Gravel Bike Matt Teal Blue/Glossy Red (2021)

The Merida Silex 4000 Gravel Bike is the do it all adventurer which excels on the gravel and is still a smooth mover on the road. Whether you after a highly qualified commuter or pressing into gravel riding the Silex 4000 is ready to roll. It’s hard to go wrong with the gravel specific 2X10 speed Shimano GRX400 Groupset. With its crisp shifting and reliable design this bike is built to head off road with serious speed that will give you confidence. The CF2 Carbon Frame and fork are extremely light and minimises some of the bumps off-road, yet is still tough enough to handle the rough stuff on the gravel.

You won’t have to worry about your braking power as the Shimano GRX400 Hydraulic Disc Brakes give you unmatched braking power which performs in all weather conditions so that you never get caught out. The wider 700×38 Maxxis Rambler Tyres are built for speed and grip so that you’re comfortable on gravel, dirt and can still let it rip on the road. The 4000 is the first entry point for carbon frames in the SILEX range and is equipped with spec very similar to the 400 out side of the frame. The Merida Silex 4000 will have you carvin’ on carbon while you’re grinding gravel and bringing serious speed off-road.

Features

Carbon & Alloy Options: Lightweight carbon or sophisticated aluminium frame options. Key differences, other than construction materials, are that the carbon frame has a lower weight and is equipped with an integrated seat post clamp to minimise turbulence at the top tube.

Shifting Simplicity: The majority of SILEX models are fitted with 1x drivetrains for simplicity, resulting in weight reduction and fewer moving parts. A 1x can deliver 98 % of the gear range of a 50-34 compact chainset with an 11-32 road set up.

New Tech: Featuring 12 mm bolt through axles for maximum frame stiffness, making wheel alignment much easier when refitting. The flat mount rear brake is mounted on the chainstay for better dissipation of braking forces and protecting it from damage in the rear triangle. Disc cooler technology draws heat away through CNC-milled cooling fins, particularly important when you are fully loaded.

Fully Loaded: In line with the design ethos of versatility and go anywhere, the SILEX is available with a wide range of luggage and accessory options, including frame bags and big saddle packs. The frame features fender mounts on the rear triangle as well as on the fork, transferring the SILEX quickly and easily into a fast training bike for the winter or a versatile commuting and touring bike.