Shimano's Di2 electronic shifting system offers fast, smooth and reliable shifting. In particular, in the road world, it has proven itself as the primary choice when top performance is at the top of the agenda.
Being able to turn your bike into an all-weather commuter that has mudguards and other fittings can be a real plus, in particular when riding on wet and perhaps muddy roads and tracks on a regular basis.
NANO MATRIX CARBON is a special kind of carbon fibre where we add extremely tiny, nano-scale particles to the resin that binds the individual carbon fibres together. These then work on a molecular level to protect them from damage.
Bring the horizon closer with our entry-level full carbon fibre framed adventure machine. A wide range, 12-speed SRAM Apex single ring drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, and robust but rapid Reynolds G30 rims have you covered for all eventualities.
Go far, go fast. The SILEX 5000 is our entry-level carbon fibre gravel adventure bike, using the same CF2 carbon fibre frame and fork for a lightweight and comfortable ride as our top-end models, but with value and performance-focused components. That means a wide-range SRAM Apex 1x12-speed drivetrain, powerful hydraulic disc brakes and speedy, bump-smoothing Reynolds G30 rims and Maxxis Rambler 45 mm rubber and adventure-ready finishing kit.
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.
FEATURES:
X-TAPER HEADTUBE
Steering precision is vital to safe and confident handling, and the X-TAPER HEADTUBE allows us to significantly boost this precision. A larger headset diameter at the bottom paired with a smaller one at the top helps to deal with the strains modern riding and equipment can put on the headtube, all without adding unnecessary weight. It allows tapered forks to be fitted with ease and delivers precise and confidence-inspiring steering.
INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING
On the majority of our frames, we run the gear and brake cables and hoses through the frame. The cables enter and exit the frame through smooth sockets, or we use one of our other systems like SMART ENTRY or WIRE PORT to be routed through. Running the cables inside the frame protects them from the elements, gives a clean and neat look and can offer aerodynamic advantages.
DI2 READY
Shimano's Di2 electronic shifting system offers fast, smooth and reliable shifting. In particular, in the road world, it has proven itself as the primary choice when top performance is at the top of the agenda. With that in mind, we have a broad selection of performance road frames that are Di2 READY and can accommodate the electrical cable, battery and other little tweaks that the system requires.
NANO MATRIX CARBON
NANO MATRIX CARBON is a special kind of carbon fibre where we add extremely tiny, nano-scale particles to the resin that binds the individual carbon fibres together. These then work on a molecular level to protect them from damage. It’s so effective that it can actually increase the finished carbon fibre’s impact resistance by up to 40%, allowing us to build stronger and lighter composite frames that result in a faster and tougher bike.
AWS ANTI WRINKLE SYSTEM
This is a method we use to manufacture our carbon fibre frames. First, the carbon fibre that makes up the frame is laid around special formers. We then use a bladder to compress the layers against the outside of the frame mould, giving a smooth and wrinkle-free internal finish, removing any voids in between the layers of carbon that can cause potential weak points, resulting in a stronger, lighter frame.
F-MOUNT
Being able to turn your bike into an all-weather commuter that has mudguards and other fittings can be a real plus, in particular when riding on wet and perhaps muddy roads and tracks on a regular basis. To make fitting easy, some of our bikes are F-MOUNT equipped. These integrated fittings mounts make adding mudguards fast and simple. Please note that some bikes require model-specific mudguards.
DISC COOLER
Used on our carbon fibre road and gravel bikes, DISC COOLER is a finned piece of forged aluminium that sits between the brake calliper and frame. The aluminium piece helps to draw heat from the braking system and radiates it away quickly. It reduces the temperatures by up to 35% and helps to keep your brakes working at their best for improved control and performance on long descents and under heavy braking.
INTERNAL CLAMP
When every second counts, the smallest of details can make the difference between winning and losing, so we look at every aspect of our frames to make them as sleek as possible. By using a seat post clamping mechanism that secures the post with a wedge inside the frame itself, we minimise the turbulence and potential drag while keeping post height adjustment simple, giving a frame that is more aerodynamic and also better looking.
REMOVABLE F-MOUNT
A special, removable piece fitted to the seat stay bridge that can be attached to the bike to allow full mudguards to be fitted easily for protection from water and dirt, but also completely removed to increase tyre clearance and give a clean, sleek look to the bike when full guards are no longer needed. This gives the bike the benefit of full mudguards when required but no unsightly mounts when they are not.
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.
| frame | SILEX CF2 II |
| frame size | XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL |
| color | SILK MOSS GREY (RIVER CLAY) |
| fork | MERIDA SILEX II CF2 |
| brake front | Sram Apex |
| brake rear | Sram Apex |
| rotor front | Sram CenterLine |
| rotor rear | Sram CenterLine |
| brake lever | SRAM Apex |
| headset | Acros ICR MERIDA EXTERNAL neck w/diecast splitring |
| handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT GR II |
| handlebar stem | MERIDA TEAM CC III |
| grip | MERIDA ROAD Expert |
| derailleur (rear) | Sram Apex Eagle |
| shifter front | Sram Apex |
| shifter rear | Sram Apex |
| seat post | MERIDA EXPERT SL |
| seat clamp | MERIDA EXPERT |
| saddle | MERIDA COMP SL |
| chain | SRAM Apex |
| crank | Sram Apex 1 Wide Crankset |
| freewheel | Sram XG 1275 |
| bottom bracket | Sram DUB BSA Road Wide |
| rim | Reynolds Duroc G30 |
| tyre front | Maxxis Rambler 45mm |
| tyre rear | Maxxis Rambler 45mm |
| hub front | Joytech |
| hub rear | Joytech |
| axle front | MERIDA EXPERT TR |
| axle rear | MERIDA EXPERT TR |
| approx. weight | 9.6 kg |
| FRAME | SILEX CF2 II |
| Frame Size | XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL |
| COLOR | SILK MOSS GREY (RIVER CLAY) |
| Fork | MERIDA SILEX II CF2 |
| Brake Front | Sram Apex |
| Brake Rear | Sram Apex |
| ROTOR FRONT | Sram CenterLine |
| ROTOR REAR | Sram CenterLine |
| Brake lever | SRAM Apex |
| Headset | Acros ICR MERIDA EXTERNAL neck w/diecast splitring |
| Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT GR II |
| HANDLEBAR STEM | MERIDA TEAM CC III |
| Grip | MERIDA ROAD Expert |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Sram Apex Eagle |
| SHIFTER FRONT | Sram Apex |
| SHIFTER REAR | Sram Apex |
| SEAT POST | MERIDA EXPERT SL |
| SEAT CLAMP | MERIDA EXPERT |
| Saddle | MERIDA COMP SL |
| Chain | SRAM Apex |
| CRANK | Sram Apex 1 Wide Crankset |
| FREEWHEEL | Sram XG 1275 |
| Bottom Bracket | Sram DUB BSA Road Wide |
| Rim | Reynolds Duroc G30 |
| Tyre Front | Maxxis Rambler 45mm |
| Tyre Rear | Maxxis Rambler 45mm |
| Hub Front | Joytech |
| Hub Rear | Joytech |
| Axle front | MERIDA EXPERT TR |
| AXLE REAR | MERIDA EXPERT TR |
| Approx. Weight | 9.6 kg |
| Frame Material | Carbon |
| Fork Material | Carbon |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Groupset Brand | Sram |
| Groupset Model | Apex |
| Shifting Type | Electronic |
| Pedals Included | No |
| Drivetrain Gearing | 1 x 12 |
| Ride Style | Gravel |
| DI2 READY | Shimano's Di2 electronic shifting system offers fast, smooth and reliable shifting. In particular, in the road world, it has proven itself as the primary choice when top performance is at the top of the agenda. |
| F-MOUNT | Being able to turn your bike into an all-weather commuter that has mudguards and other fittings can be a real plus, in particular when riding on wet and perhaps muddy roads and tracks on a regular basis. |
| NANO MATRIX CARBON | NANO MATRIX CARBON is a special kind of carbon fibre where we add extremely tiny, nano-scale particles to the resin that binds the individual carbon fibres together. These then work on a molecular level to protect them from damage. |
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