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Merida SILEX 5000SM
All-day adventure riding
The most versatile gravel setup. Fast enough for spirited riding, comfortable enough for big days out on mixed terrain.
Riding Character
RelaxedBalancedAggressive
Merida SILEX 5000
Merida SILEX 5000
Geometry
| Merida SILEX 5000 SM | |
|---|---|
| Stack (mm) | 588 |
| Reach (mm) | 402 |
| Stack / Reach Ratio | 1.46 |
| Head Tube Angle (°) | 69.5 |
| Seat Tube Angle (°) | 74.5 |
| Effective Top Tube (mm) | 565 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 150 |
| Chainstay (mm) | 430 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1065 |
| BB Drop (mm) | 75 |
| BB Height (mm) | 261 |
| Fork Offset (mm) | 45 |
| Trail (mm) | 77.58 |
| Wheel Flop (mm) | 15.76 |
| Front Center (mm) | 635 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 470 |
| Standover (mm) | 771 |
| Riding Character | Balanced |
Geometry Visualizer
Handling Profile
Quick steeringSteering Feel TrailStable steering
Merida SILEX 5000
PlantedSlow-speed Stability Wheel FlopLoose
Merida SILEX 5000
Low & plantedPedal Height BB HeightHigh clearance
Merida SILEX 5000
Merida SILEX 5000
Stack vs Reach
How tall vs. how far forward each bike puts you - the two numbers that define fit more than anything else. Grey dots are other bikes, darker where more of them share that fit.
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