Merida e Silex 400 MY24 2024

700c wheel gravel eBike with Shimano GRX400 2 x 10 drivetrain powered by MAHLE ebikemotion 40Nm hub motor and 250Wh internal battery.
The dream ticket when discussed in the Merida UK office. A gravel bike with motor assistance, allowing you to go further, tackle more and generally just grin a lot. MAHLE's ebikemotion system uses a 40Nm rear hub motor powered by a fully integrated 250Wh battery hidden in the downtube. The low system weight combined with a carbon fork and sophisticated aluminium frame means the bike also feels lively without power assistance. There is almost no drag at all from the motor when it's not engaged. The system has an iWoc button for controlling support levels and a sophisticated app provides an opportunity to adjust the riding feel as well as offering post-ride analysis features. The frame has mounts for mudguards and rack and a neat hidden kickstand mount. Cable routing is through the frame with cables entering through a specific headset cap to keep the cockpit neat. The eSilex can be run with either 700c or 650b wheels.

SPECIFICATION

FRAME
Lite II - Hydroformed 6066 triple butted aluminium with integrated battery chamber, mounts for mudguards, rack and kickstand. 9mm QR axle standard, BSA BB standard. Max. tyre size 700 x 45c without mudguards, 700 x 42c with mudguards

MOTOR
Mahle X35+ Hub motor; 40Nm

BATTERY
MAHLE B1-D; 250Wh

BATTERY CAPACITY
250Wh

EBIKE DISPLAY
Colour coded iWoc power button

CHARGER
Mahle charger-C; 2A

POWER BUTTON
Mahle One Remote

MODE SWITCH
Mahle One Remote

FORK
Merida Silex CF2; Tapered; carbon, Max. tyre size: 700 x 42c without mudguards, 700 x 35c with Mudguards. Max 27.5" x 50c

FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano GRX400

REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano GRX400

BOTTOM BRACKET
Shimano BSA

CHAIN
KMC e10s

CHAINSET
Shimano GRX600; 46-30 tooth chainset with 170 mm-XS/S, 172,5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL crank

CASSETTE
Shimano CS-HG50; 11-36 teeth; 10 speed

BRAKE LEVER
Shimano GRX400

FRONT BRAKE
Shimano GRX400 2 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10 160mm rotor

REAR BRAKE
Shimano GRX400 2 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT26 160 mm rotor

HANDLEBAR
Merida Expert GRII; aluminium; 400mm (XS/S), 420mm (M), 440mm (L/XL)

STEM
Merida Expert IR II; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; 5 degree rise; length: 80mm all sizes

HEAD SET
Merida 8158

SADDLE
Merida Comp CC; V-mount

SEAT POST
Merida Expert; aluminium; 30.9mm diameter; in-line

WHEEL SIZE
700c

RIMS
Merida Comp SL; 17mm inner rim width; 22mm rim depth; aluminium

SPOKES
Black stainless

FRONT HUB
VP CLK170F; 100 x 12mm; 32 spokes; centerlock with Merida Expert SL axle

REAR HUB
Mahle X35+ Hub motor; 40Nm

FRONT TYRE
Maxxis Rambler 700 x 40c; Kevlar bead, folding; EXO

REAR TYRE
Maxxis Rambler; 700 x 40C; Kevlar bead, folding; EXO

COLOUR
Bronze/Black

FRONT LIGHT
CG-119PG front light
REAR LIGHT
CG-404RG rear light