Merida eSilex 400 2021

The Merida eSilex 400 Electric Gravel Bike is designed for an off-road ride with added support for the ultimate adventure machine. The eSilex is the peak of versatility, whether you want to tackle real gravel rides, commute or just take on every day as it comes, this bike is ready for it. The eSilex separates itself from traditional e-bikes in that it looks like your everyday gravel bike thanks to the advanced MAHLE ebikemotion X35+ Rear Hub Motor (40 Nm) which is compact and extremely light so that you have a natural riding experience when you go beyond the 25 km/h maximum support level. Matched with the Mahle B1-C 250Wh Battery which is integrated into the lightweight alloy frame, ensuring that it is more than capable of all day riding.

This setup adds minimal additional drag for an excellent riding experience, while the intelligent software gives you the opportunity to set the support levels at usage-specific levels to set up for your specific riding preferences eg. commuting. Merida has placed the iWOC on/off switch on the top tube to help keep the cockpit tidy, ensuring that it is in reach at all times and in all conditions. This switch is not just an on/off switch but the rider can also toggle between the different support level by pressing the button.

While the e-bike components are impressive it still has impressive spec across the range. It is equipped with the gravel specific 2x10 speed Shimano GRX400 Drivetrain with Hydraulic Disc Brakes for excellent braking control. This gives you the ability to head offroad with confidence and control, swift shifting and performance matched with powerful braking control that can handle all conditions. The eSilex rolls on grippy Maxxis Rambler Tyres with excellent speed and traction, however it has tyre clearance for up to 40mm tyres for a smooth and comfortable ride. This speaks further to the emphasis on comfort and versatility for this bike. If you want to customise this bike to suit your needs it has fixing points for fenders, rear rack and a kickstand for bike packing or even commuting.

The Merida eSilex 400 is a dynamic bike which will change the way you ride, ready for every type of ride, combining an innovative and practical design with advanced technology. The Mahle e-bike components are hard to beat with their sound performance that doesn’t detract from anything on this bike, most people passing by will barely notice it is an e-bike.