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MeridaSilex
gravel
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Izcelsme
Merida introduced the Silex in 2018 as a dedicated gravel platform, and the 2024 generation represented the most significant rethink of the model. Merida addressed two recurring criticisms: the old bike's tall, upright head tube and conservative geometry. The 2024 Silex emerged slacker, longer, lower, and ready for a gravel suspension fork — reflecting how much gravel riding has shifted towards rough terrain. The proof arrived quickly: a Silex rider won Gravel Worlds 2024 outright.
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Specifikācijas
- Rāmis
- Silex CF carbon frame: 1220 g claimed. Silex LITE aluminium frame: 1900 g claimed. Internal cable routing via Wire Port headset system. Internally routed dropper seatpost compatible (27.2 mm). Multiple cage mounts and bikepacking provisions.
- Transmisija
- 1× or 2× capable (removable front derailleur mount). Shimano GRX 600/800 or SRAM Rival/Apex AXS XPLR across the range depending on trim. 12-speed on upper builds.
- Bremzes
- Hydraulic disc, flat mount, 180 mm rotors standard. Carbon CF builds include integrated disc heat-sink coolers.
- Riteņi
- 700c (primary). Frames accept 650b with larger tyre volume. Tubeless-ready rims.
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Verdikts
+Stiprās puses
- 2024 geometry overhaul produces a genuinely capable off-road gravel bike without sacrificing fast road performance
- Suspension-fork compatibility and dropper-post routing future-proof the platform for adventure riding
- Silex CF carbon + fork at ~1760 g combined is competitive with premium-brand gravel frames
−Vājās puses
- Wire Port routing, while clean, makes headset and cable maintenance more involved than externally routed alternatives
- 45 mm tyre clearance is adequate but not class-leading for riders wanting very large volume tyres
- Lower stack position in 2024 suits performance riders but may be too aggressive for casual gravel tourists
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