Merida SILEX 300 2020
2020 Road
Estimate price |
1,606$
Weight | 10.01 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Apex 1, FSA -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
SILEX LITE, material: aluminium, 700C or 650B wheelsize, 100x12/142x12mm axle standard, BB86 bottom bracket standard
Suspension Fork
MERIDA SILEX CF2, Tapered, material: carbon
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Apex1
Shift Levers
SRAM Apex1
Cassette
Sunrace CSMS8, 11-42 teeth, 11 speed
Crank
FSA Gossamer, 44 teeth, 170 mm-XS/S, 172,5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL
Bottom Bracket
FSA PF86 MegaExo
Chain
KMC X11
Wheels
Front Hub
MERIDA EXPERT SL
Rear Hub
MERIDA EXPERT SL
Rims
MERIDA COMP SL, 17mm inner width, 22mm height, material: aluminium
Tires
Maxxis Rambler
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Spyre
Brake Levers
SRAM Apex1
Disk Rotors
Tektro M160
Cockpit
Handlebar
MERIDA EXPERT GR, material: aluminium
Headset
MERIDA M2331
Seat
Saddle
MERIDA COMP CC, V-mount
Seatpost
MERIDA COMP CC, material: aluminium, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.59 mm | 1.56 mm | 1.55 mm | 1.54 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 274 mm | 274 mm | 274 mm | 274 mm |
| Front Center | 615 mm | 641 mm | 663 mm | 684 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 73 mm | 73 mm | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Stack | 608 mm | 627 mm | 646 mm | 665 mm |
| Reach | 382 mm | 402 mm | 417 mm | 432 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 556 mm | 581 mm | 602 mm | 622 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 470 mm | 500 mm | 530 mm | 560 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 180 mm | 200 mm | 220 mm | 240 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 432 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1036 mm | 1062 mm | 1084 mm | 1105 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 75 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Standover Height | 746 mm | 774 mm | 801 mm | 828 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
Model Overview
SILEX 300 is a Merida Silex model. 43 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Check out the entire range from 2020 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Merida SILEX 200 2020 is the cheapest bike model and costs 1216$. Merida SILEX 7000 2020 is the most expensive one and costs 3223$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Average price for Gravel bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Gravel bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2462$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Gravel bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
This bike was released in 2020 and its price was 1460$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that SILEX 300 price is 68.63% smaller than the average cost of a Gravel bike.
Average weight for Gravel bikes
Gravel bikes weigh an average of 8.13 kg (17.92 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
SILEX 300 weighs 10.01 kg (22.07 lbs) and is much heavier than the average. To sum up, it’s 23.12% heavier than the average weight of Gravel bikes.
SILEX 300 components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a carbon one, so, its weight is considerably lighter than one made out of steel. However, they cost a bit more than steel forks.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the SILEX 300 model has 700c aluminum wheels. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Merida SILEX 300 has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
Merida SILEX 300 bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.