99bikes.co.nz Merida Silex 600 Gravel Bike Glossy Red/Matt Black (2020)

There’s a certain beauty in just riding, heading wherever you feel the urge. For those rides, the test and award-winning SILEX makes total sense; Merida’s most comfortable and versatile road bike ever. Built around a Lightweight 6066 triple butted and hydroformed aluminium frame with upright gravel geometry offering nimble, confidence-inspiring handling. Internal cable routing provides a clean, sleek appearance and rattle free ride. BB86 bottom bracket. 1x drivetrain for simplicity, resulting in weight reduction and fewer moving parts. 700c wheels for the perfect ‘all-road’ bike which loves lanes, forest tracks and gravel are also exchangeable with burlier 650B wheels and 45mm tyres to tackle more demanding terrain. In line with the design ethos of versatility and go anywhere, the SILEX is available with a wide range of luggage and accessory options including frame bags and big saddle bags. The frame features fender mounts on the rear triangle as well as on the fork, transforming the S