A. Has anybody had the chance to try out the new Merida Silex? Pretty interesting bike, with a geometry of its own - very tall stack, long reach, few spacers and a really short stem. Views or comments would be most helpful! I'm most interested in the Silex 300 - alu frame with spyre brakes and Apex x1. About $1450:
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\nhttps://www.merida-bikes.com/en_int/bikes/road-fitness-gravel/gravel/2018/silex-300-9362.html
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\nB. Has anybody out there heard about Momsens GP300? A South African gravel bike, alu frame with spyre brakes and Apex x1. Racing the remote gravel roads of Sweden on an African bike would be such a thrill. The price isn't bad. About $1100 without shipping:
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\nhttp://momsenbikes.com/bikes/gravel/gp300
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The silex looks intriguing. Great tire clearance. 2.2" 650b? Yes please. Stack isn't outrageous, reach seems fine with a short stem(but I have a long torso). I don't think it's available in the US though.
