{"product_id":"merida-silex-8000-green-gold-black-my25","title":"Merida Silex 8000 - Green\/Gold\/Black - MY25","description":"\u003cp\u003eSecond generation of the Merida Silex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original was a ground up design that rather than take a road or cyclocross bike and re-jig the recipe, started with modern MTB inspired geometry; long top and head tubes and a short stem, offering nimble, confidence-inspiring off road handling.  It is fair to say that riding wise the original concept was incredibly well received by the press and consumers alike, at launch, it was hailed as the most comfortable and versatile bike Merida had ever made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time gravel has developed and riding has evolved, splitting in to racing and adventure. Silex remains all about the road less travelled, the spirit of adventure and camaraderie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silex retains all of the key qualities that made the original so successful but becomes more off-road capable with a 1.5 degree slacker head angle and bigger volume tyres.  All frames have five sets of bottle bosses, the aluminium frame has rack mounting points offering multiple luggage carrying options for any adventure and has the ability to run internal routed dropper posts and even dynamo systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA week before its launch, Matej Mohoric rode to victory at the 2023 Gravel World Championships proving it is fairly handy off-road!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf we are absolutely honest, the looks of gen 1 were not to everyone's taste, the long headtube made the front end look awkward.  Gen 2 runs a revised fork design meaning you can swap to a suspension fork without affecting the geometry and visually the longer fork and shorter headtube look far more appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo match the new off road capability all Silex models (with the exception of the 200) are equipped with powerful hydraulic disc brakes and 180mm rotors.  Calipers are mounted on the chainstay for better dissipation of braking forces using the flat-mount standard for a neat, flush fit. On the carbon models calipers sit on top of CNCd aluminium Disc Cooler fins reducing operating temperatures by up to 35%; particularly important when running fully loaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"merida-specs\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eFrame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eCF2 carbon II, gravel geometry for stable but nimble handling.  Tapered head tube Inboard disc mounts.  Threaded BB, 142 x12mm axle standard, disc cooler technology, Max tyre size 700 x 45c (42c with mudguards)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eFork\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSilex CF2 II; Full carbon; tapered steerer, 100 x12mm axle standard; Max tyre size: 700 x 45c (42c with mudguards)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eHeadset\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e320.52.631\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eShift Levers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eShimano GRX825 Di2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eFront Derailleur\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eShimano GRX825 Di2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eRear Derailleur\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eShimano GRX825 Di2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eSpeeds\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eCassette\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eShimano CS-HG710; 11-36 teeth; 12 speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eChain\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eShimano M8100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eChainset\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eShimano GRX820; 48-31 tooth chainset; Crank length - 170mm (XS\/S), 172.5mm (M), 175mm (L\/XL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eBottom Bracket\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eShimano SM-BBR60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eBrake Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eHydraulic disc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eBrake Lever\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eShimano GRX825 Di2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eFront Brake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eShimano GRX820; Hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano MT800; 180mm rotor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eRear Brake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eShimano GRX820; Hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano MT800; 180mm rotor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eWheel Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e700c\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eRim\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003ePart of wheelset - Easton EC70 AX; 24mm inner rim width; 21mm rim depth; Carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eSpokes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003ePart of wheelset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eFront Hub\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003ePart of wheelset - Easton EC70 AX; 100 x 12mm; Centerlock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eRear Hub\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003ePart of wheelset - Easton EC70 AX; 142 x 12mm; Centerlock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eFront Tyre\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eMaxxis Rambler; 700 x 45C; Kevlar bead; TR; EXO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eRear Tyre\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eMaxxis Rambler; 700 x 45C; Kevlar bead; TR; EXO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eStem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eMerida Team CC III; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; -6 degree rise - Length - 80mm (all sizes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eHandlebar\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eEaston EC70 AX; carbon; 400mm (XS-S), 420mm (M), 440mm (L\/XL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eGrips\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eMerida Expert\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eSaddle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eScratch M5 AGX with V-mount adapter; includes Merida minitool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eSeat Post\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eMerida Team SL; 27.2mm diameter; 15mm layback; Carbon; S-Flex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.meridauk.com\/storage\/uploads\/Geometry\/2024%20Geometry\/Geom%20tables%20Silex_lite_27.png\" alt=\"Geometry chart\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Merida","offers":[{"title":"XS \/ Green\/Gold\/Black","offer_id":58369553334653,"sku":"Q240","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"S \/ Green\/Gold\/Black","offer_id":58369553367421,"sku":"Q241","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"M \/ Green\/Gold\/Black","offer_id":58369553400189,"sku":"Q242","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"L \/ Green\/Gold\/Black","offer_id":58369553432957,"sku":"Q243","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL \/ Green\/Gold\/Black","offer_id":58369553465725,"sku":"Q244","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/8747\/2765\/files\/SILEX_8000_grngld_MY24.jpg?v=1783549157","url":"https:\/\/www.cyclestore.co.uk\/products\/merida-silex-8000-green-gold-black-my25","provider":"Cyclestore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}