The eSILEX+ 600 EX-DEMO is the dream ticket when discussed in the Merida UK office. A gravel bike with motor assistance, allowing you to go further, tackle more and generally just grin a lot. MAHLE's ebikemotion system uses a 40Nm rear hub motor powered by a fully integrated 250Wh battery hidden in the downtube. The low system weight combined with a carbon fork and sophisticated aluminium frame means the bike also feels lively without power assistance. There is almost no drag at all from the motor when it's not engaged. The system has an iWoc button for controlling support levels and a sophisticated app provides an opportunity to adjust the riding feel and also offers post-ride analysis features. The frame has mounts for mudguards and rack and a neat hidden kickstand mount. Cable routing is through the frame with cables entering through a specific headset cap to keep the cockpit neat. The eSilex can be run with either 700c or 650b wheels. About Merida Bikes

Frameset

Frame:

eSILEX+ LITE/ material: aluminium/ 700x45C / 700x42C (with fender) / 27,5x47C max. wheelsize/ 100x9/135x9mm axle standard/ BSA bottom bracket standard

Fork:

MERIDA SILEX CF2/ Tapered/ material: carbon/ 700x42C max/ 700x35C (with fender) max 50mm for 650B max wheelsize

Wheels

Wheel size:

650B

Tyres:

Maxxis Rambler/ ShieldWall / TLR/ 650Bx47

Hubs:

VP CLK170F/ 100x12mm width front hub/ 28 spoke holes/ Centerlock

Electronics

Motor:

MAHLE X35+ Hub Engine/ 40Nm

Battery:

Mahle B1-D/ 250WhBattery charger: Mahle CHARGER-C/ 2A charging current

Drivetrain

Chainset:

Shimano GRX600/ 40 teeth/ 170 mm-XS/S/SM/ML, 175 mm-L/XL

Cassette:

Shimano M5100/ 11-42 teeth/ 11 speed

Chain:

KMC e11s

Rear Derailleur:

Shimano GRX812

Bottom Bracket:

Shimano BSA

Brakes

Brakes:

Shimano GRX600/ 2 pistonRotors: Shimano RT64 / Shimano RT66/ 160 mm

Controls

Handlebar:

MERIDA EXPERT GR/ material: aluminium/ 400mm (XS/S), 420mm (M), 440mm (L/XL)

Stem:

MERIDA EXPERT IR/ material: aluminium/ 31.8mm diameter/ 5° stem angle/ 80 mm

Headset:

VP MH-P16

Seatpost:

MERIDA EXPERT CC/ material: carbon/ 30.9mm diameter/ 0mm setback

Saddle:

MERIDA COMP CC/ V-mount

Pedals:

VP VPE-891

Grips:

Merida Road Expert