eSILEX 400

eSILEX 400

 

Sometimes you need the freedom to escape. This bike gives you the power to do that, with smooth, natural-feeling hub motor assistance in a sleek off-road capable frame that's home to a 250 Wh battery.
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  • Sometimes a small push is all that's needed to open up a whole new world of exploration. The eSILEX 400 pairs a sleek, lightweight frame with versatile gravel tyres on 700c rims to the helping hand of the MAHLE ebikemotion X35+ hub drive motor and a 250 Wh battery to help expand your riding horizons. A fully-featured frame and carbon fork with plenty of mounts is ideal for overnight bikepacking trips or smaller adventures, while the smooth shifting and powerful braking of the Shimano GRX groupset with double chainset makes for reliable companions, on or off the road.

    If you are often looking for the off-road alternative when you are out on your bike or simply enjoy exploring the path unknown, then the eSILEX might be the perfect assisted bike for you. The rear-hub MAHLE system with integrated battery offers a neutral support level whenever your journey requires some e-motor assistance. You can even use an externally mounted 208 Wh MAHLE Range Extender to boost range. Similarly to the non-assisted SILEX, the eSILEX is available in the more rugged 650b or the more fast-rolling 700c set-up. Both versions come with gravel/off-road tyres for extra grip. A large number of fixing points on the frame as well as the fork, turn the eSILEX into an adventure rig without any fuss.

    • MAHLE ebikemotion X35+ hub motor gives natural feeling assistance
    • Triple butted aluminium frame with built-in 250 Wh battery
    • Sleek 'normal bike' silhouette and low weight
    • Shimano GRX drivetrain and hydraulic brakes
    • Fast-rolling 700c wheels with gravel tyres
    • Multiple frame and fork fixing points for extra carrying capacity

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    • material: aluminium
    • 700x45C / 700x42C (with fender) / 27,5x47C max. wheelsize
    • 100x9/135x9mm axle standard
    • BSA bottom bracket standard
    frame size XS, S, M, L, XL
    color DARK SILVER (BLACK)
    • Tapered
    • material: carbon
    • 700x42C max/ 700x35C (with fender) max 50mm for 650B max wheelsize
    headset VP MH-P16
    • material: aluminium
    • 400mm (XS/S), 420mm (M), 440mm (L/XL)
    • material: aluminium
    • 31.8mm diameter
    • 5° stem angle
    • 80 mm
    grip MERIDA ROAD EXPERT
    derailleur (f) Shimano GRX400
    derailleur (r) Shimano GRX400
    • material: aluminium
    • 30.9mm diameter
    • 0mm setback
    seat clamp MERIDA EXPERT
    pedal VP VPE-891
    chain KMC e10s
    • 46-30 teeth
    • 170 mm-XS/S, 172,5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL
    • 11-36 teeth
    • 10 speed
    bottom bracket Shimano BSA
    • 17mm inner width
    • 22mm height
    • material: aluminium
    • 100x12mm width front hub
    • 32 spoke holes
    • centerlock
    spokes Black stainless
    max. weight 120 kg
    Bike Frame Geometry Image
    Frame Size XS S M L XL
    Tyre Sizes 28" 28" 28" 28" 28"
    ST seat tube [mm] 470 490 510 530 560
    TT top tube [mm] 525 540 555 570 585
    CS chain stay length [mm] 431 431 431 431 431
    HTA head tube angle [°] 69.5 70 70.5 71 71.5
    STA seat tube angle [°] 75 75 75 75 75
    BD bottom bracket drop [mm] 70 70 70 70 70
    HT head tube [mm] 145 160 175 190 205
    FL fork length [mm] 400 400 400 400 400
    R reach [mm] 374 384 395 406 416
    S stack [mm] 565 581 597 613 629
    WB wheel base [mm] 1032 1044 1055 1066 1076
    SH stand over height [mm] 748 767 785 804 830
    No. Item-No. Name Info Pieces Torque NM
    1 A2136000017 MOUNT for bottle cage 1
    2 A2298000185 SCREW M5x0.8 L10mm 2 3~5
    3 A2298000145 SCREW M5x0.8 L20mm 1 3~5
    4 A2311000120 RD-HANGER DH-074 for MTB-RD 1
    4 A2311000119 RD-HANGER DH-072 for ROAD-RD 1
    5 A2300000004 SCREW M3x0.5 L6mm 2 2~4
    6 A2029000079 TUBE woven; L620mm for size XL 2
    6 A2029000078 TUBE woven; L600mm for size M/L 2
    6 A2029000077 TUBE woven; L580mm for size XS/S 2
    7 A2161000122 COVER 1
    8 A2298000069 SCREW M5x0.8 L12mm with washer 10 3~5
    9 A2258000162 CABLE GUIDE for M5 fixation 1
    10 A2298000119 SCREW M5x0.8 L10mm 6 3~5
    11 A2258000163 CABLE GUIDE for M6 fixation 1
    12 A2298000230 SCREW M6x1 L14mm with washer 1 3~5
    13 A21610000211 CABLE GUIDE for headtube 1
    14 A2191000185 HEAD SET MERIDA/VP-8158 (MH-P16/MH-P16) 1
    15 A2350000962 FORK for eSILEX LITE 1
    15 A2350001347 FORK for eSPEEDER LITE/eScultura LITE 1
    16 A2002000114 THRU AXLE  COMP TR; L=121mm M12x1.5 TL=12mm 1
    17 A2300000362 SCREW M4x0.7 L4mm 3 2~4
    18 A2300000499 SCREW M5x0.8 L10mm 3 4~6
    19 A2054000107 EXPANDER for fork steerer ID 23.6mm 1 6~8
    20 A2029000062 TUBE woven; L170mm for size XL 1
    20 A2029000061 TUBE woven; L150mm for size L 1
    20 A2029000060 TUBE woven; L125mm for size S/M 1
    20 A2029000059 TUBE woven; L105mm for size XS 1

    To reduce production and delivery times, we are sometimes forced to make last-minute specification changes. Please be aware that those changes might not be reflected on these product pages and images.

     

    Technologies

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    PROLITE 66 TRIPLE BUTTED ALUMINUM

    When creating high-end aluminium frames, we use our proven PROLITE 66 (6066) aluminium, as it is incredibly light and durable. In addition, it works exceptionally well with our hydroforming technology, allowing us to create complex shapes, featuring triple butted wall thicknesses, an almost carbon-like appearance and the best possible stiffness-to-weight ratio. While lesser alloys might be cheaper, it is the ideal choice for high-performance bicycle frames.

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    HFS - HYDRO FORMING SYSTEM

    ‘C-Mount’ equipped bikes have the fixing points for a rear rack already integrated (some bikes require model specific rear rack), making fitting fast, simple and reliable. 

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    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.

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    SMOOTH WELDING

    This is a process we use to give a nice flat finish to our welds instead of the scaled, 'stack of coins' effect TIG welded joints often have. The welder uses the welding torch to go over the joint twice, helping to smooth out the filler material. It takes a lot of skill to do this, but it delivers strong and smart-looking frames that have the appearance of a carbon fibre frame at first look.

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    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.

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    DOWN TUBE EXIT

    DOWN TUBE EXIT is a feature seen on some of our frames with internally routed cables. By slightly overlapping the downtube where it connects to the bottom bracket, it leaves a small space that allows cables to exit easily. This means they are easily accessible for routine maintenance or replacement, but it prevents excessive movement and noise that can cause wear and distraction.

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    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.

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    K-MOUNT

    When using your bike in an urban environment, where you might not always have the option to use a specific bike stand, a kickstand is an ideal solution to park your bike safely. Some of our bikes come with a neatly integrated K-MOUNT, which makes fitting a MERIDA kickstand (or any commercial kickstand) easy. And if you don’t want to have a kickstand and prefer the clean appearance of your frame, the K-MOUNT is neatly tucked away underneath your chainstay, difficult to spot if you don’t know it is there.

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    C-MOUNT

    Similar to our F-MOUNT, where various fixing points for mudguards are part of the frame offering, the C-MOUNT equipped bikes have the fixing points for a rear rack already integrated, making fitting fast, simple and reliable. The C-MOUNTS are an additional feature that improves the day-to-day versatility by adding loading capacity to your bike, ideal for commuting and shopping trips. Please note that some bikes require model-specific rear racks.

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    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.

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