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Comparison Merida Silex 300 2020 frame L vs Merida Silex 200 2020 frame L

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Model year20202020
Type
gravel
gravel
Frame and suspension
Frame sizeLL
Frame materialaluminiumaluminium
Suspensionno suspension (rigid)no suspension (rigid)
Fork materialcarboncarbon
SeatpostMerida Comp ССMerida Comp CC
Wheels and brakes
Wheel size28 "28 "
TyreMaxxis RamblerMaxxis Rambler
Rim material
aluminium /Merida Comp SL/
aluminium /Merida Comp SL/
Rimdouble walldouble wall
Front brake
mechanical disc /Tektro Spyre, 160mm rotor/
mechanical disc /Promax DSK-330R, 160 mm rotor/
Rear brake
mechanical disc /Tektro Spyre, 160mm rotor/
mechanical disc /Promax DSK-330R, 160 mm rotor/
Front hub modelVP 173SBVP 173SB
Rear hub modelVP 273SBVP 273SB
Handlebar and transmission
Speeds1118
Chainrings
/FSA Gossamer, 44/
/FSA Omega 48-32/
Freewheel cogs119
Freewheel/cassette modelSunrace MS8Shimano HG200
Bottom bracket modelFSA PF86 MegaExoFSA PF86 MegaExo
Front derailleurShimano Sora
Rear derailleurSRAM ApexShimano Sora
Shifter typedual controldual control
Shifter modelSRAM ApexShimano Sora
Chain modelKMC X11-1KMC M99
Handlebar typedrop bardrop bar
StemMerida Expert CWMerida Comp CC
Handlebar modelMerida Expert GRMerida Expert GR
HeadsetMerida M2331Merida M2331
General
Saddle modelMerida Comp CCMerida Comp CC
Weight10 kg10.45 kg
Color
Added to E-Catalogfebruary 2020february 2020

Seatpost

The model of the seatpost used in the bicycle.

Usually, this information is indicated if a high-quality part is used as a seat post. Knowing the name, you can find its detailed characteristics and descriptions; this is unlikely to be needed for light everyday driving, but may be useful for professional use.

Speeds

The number of speeds (gears) provided for in the design of the bicycle. Each transfer has its own so-called gear ratio — in this case it can be described as the number of revolutions that the driven gear (rear, on the wheel) makes in one revolution of the leading gear (associated with the pedals).

Different gear ratios will be optimal for different conditions: for example, high gears provide good speed, but are poorly suited for overcoming obstacles, because. the effort on the pedals increases significantly and the frequency of their rotation decreases. It has been scientifically proven that a cyclist develops maximum power at a cadence of about 80-100 rpm. Thus, the presence in the bike of several speeds allows you to optimally adjust it to different driving modes and features of the tracks in order to provide optimal pedaling force and frequency of their rotation. For example, on smooth asphalt it is best to drive in a high gear, and when overcoming a rise or entering a dirt road, you can lower it in order to effectively overcome resistance.

The number of gears in classic systems is directly related to the number of stars of the system (on the bottom bracket with pedals) and the cassette (on the rear wheel); it can be obtained by multiplying two numbers — for example, 3 stars of the system and 6 on the cassette give 18 gears. However, there is also the so-called planetary hubs — there are stars one at a time, and gear shifting is carried out by a mec...hanism built into the rear hub.

Note that the optimal number of gears depends on the purpose of the bike (see above), and it is not always necessary to have several of them. So, in mountain models, depending on specialization, there can be from 8 to 30 gears, in road ones — within 20-30, and some inexpensive city bikes and most BMXs do not have a gear shift system at all.

Chainrings

The number of stars (gears) of different sizes in the bicycle system. The system in this case means a carriage with pedals, which provides the transmission of movement to the chain and from it to the rear wheel. The more stars installed in the system, the greater the choice of speeds (for more details, see "Speeds"), however, for a number of reasons, this number almost never exceeds 3. One star is usually placed on single-speed models; the exception is bicycles with a planetary rear hub, in which the shift mechanism is located in the rear wheel and is not connected to the system.

Freewheel cogs

The number of stars (gears) of different sizes in a bicycle cassette. A cassette is a part of the rear hub that interacts directly with the chain, in other words, a gear or a set of gears mounted on the hub. In classical gear shifting systems, the number of gears directly depends on the number of stars in the cassette (for more details, see "Speeds"); a single chainring is used either in single speed bikes or in planetary hubs (see System Stars for more on these).

Freewheel/cassette model

Model of a cassette — a system of rear wheel gears — mounted on a bicycle. Cassettes of different models differ in characteristics and can belong to different classes — from entry-level to professional. Knowing the cassette model, you can get acquainted with its features in more detail (according to official documentation, reviews, user reviews, etc.). This is especially important when choosing a bike for professional cycling.

Front derailleur

Model of the derailleur (derailer) installed on the carriage with pedals as standard on the bike. For more information on why you need to know the model of a particular bicycle component, see paragraph "Cassette Model".

Rear derailleur

Model of the derailleur (derailer) installed on the rear wheel cassette as standard on the bike. For more information on why you need to know the model of a particular bicycle component, see paragraph "Cassette Model".

Shifter model

The model of the shifters (see “Shifter type”) that are fitted to the bike as standard. For more information on why you need to know the model of a particular bicycle component, see paragraph "Cassette Model".

Chain model

Model of the chain supplied as standard with the bike. For details on the value of the Model parameter for any part, see Cassette Model
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