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Merida Silex vs Scott Addict 40

Merida Silex GRX 400, side view

Merida

Silex

Scott Addict 40, side view

Scott

Addict 40

Mid-rangeAdventure and bikepackingCarbon700c2027
RaceCarbon700c2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 27 differences, line by line.

Merida Silex GRX 400, side viewMeridaMerida Silex
Scott Addict 40, side viewScottScott Addict 40

At a glance

  • Merida Silex has the shorter lowest gear: 10 km/h at 90 rpm, against 11 km/h.
  • Merida Silex is the newer model (2027).
Key specs6 differences
Model year 2027 2026
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

cadre SILEX CF2 II, carbon

 Carbon
As printed

Addict Gravel HMF Carbon

Fork model MERIDA SILEX II CF2 –Not given
Wheelset 700c · Reynolds Duroc G30 rims, Shimano TC500 hubs
As printed

jante Reynolds Duroc G30, 622 28H; moyeux Shimano TC500 / Shimano TC500-HM

 700c · Syncros Capital GR 25 AL II, 24 Front, 24 Rear, Syncros Axle
Drivetrain 2×10 1×12
Groupset Shimano GRX 400
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano GRX400; manettes Shimano GRX 400

 Shimano GRX RX822
As printed

Shimano GRX RD-RX822 GS, 12 Speed

Brake model Shimano GRX400 2 piston hydraulic
As printed

freins Shimano GRX400 / Shimano GRX 400, 2 piston, Hydraulic

 Shimano BR-RX410 Hyd. Disc
Seatpost MERIDA EXPERT SL Syncros SP-R101-CF

Prices

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Merida Silex

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Scott Addict 40

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Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

  • Silex · Gravel bike very demanding, average gearing, average equipment.
  • Addict 40 · Gravel bike very stable, short gearing.
Terrain
Merida Silex 94%1 bike1 bike3 bikes2 bikes2 bikes · Merida Silex
EasyDemanding

Gearing

Speed in the lowest and the highest gear at 90 rpm: lower on the left climbs easier, higher on the right goes faster.

  • Merida Silex10 km/h - 51 km/h
  • Scott Addict 4011 km/h - 45 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)
Merida SilexScott Addict 40other adventure and bikepacking gravel bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type1 difference
Ride type Adventure and bikepacking
As printed

une machine d’aventure gravel performante

 Race
As printed

Gravel Race

Frame and fork2 differences
Fork Carbon
As printed

MERIDA SILEX II CF2, tapered, carbon

–Not given
Max tyre clearance 45 mm 57 mm Best of the comparison+12 mm
Axles Thru-axles
As printed

Thru axles: Front EXPERT TR, rear EXPERT SL (M12x1.5)

–Not given
Bottom bracket Shimano SM-BBR60, BSA 68 mm Shimano BB-RS500-PB
Cable routing–Not given Internal
As printed

internal cable routing

Seatpost diameter 27.2 mm –Not given
Drivetrain6 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano GRX400

 Shimano
As printed

Shimano GRX RD-RX822 GS, 12 Speed

Shifting Mechanical
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano GRX400, mechanical

–Not given
Chainrings 2 1 −1
Gears at the back 10 12 Best of the comparison+2
Chainring teeth Shimano GRX600 46-30
As printed

taille manivelle Shimano GRX600, 46-30 teeth

 Shimano GRX FC-RX610-1, 40T
Cassette Shimano Deore HG50 11-36
As printed

cassette Shimano Deore HG50, 11-36 teeth, 10 speed

 Shimano SLX CS-M7100, 11-45T Higher range
Rear derailleur Shimano GRX400 Shimano GRX
Shifters Shimano GRX 400 Shimano Hyd. Disc
Brakes2 differences
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano BR-RX410 Hyd. Disc

Front rotor 180 mm Best of the comparison 160 mm −20 mm
Rear rotor 180 mm Best of the comparison 160 mm −20 mm
Wheels and tyres2 differences
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29" 700c / 29"
As printed

Schwalbe G-One RX PRO Evolution, 700x50C

Rim depth 17 mm –Not given
Rim inner width 26 mm –Not given
Tubeless ready yes –Not given
Tyres G-ONE RX Performance Line RaceGuard TLR 700x45C
As printed

pneus G-ONE RX Performance Line, RaceGuard TLR, 700x45C

 Schwalbe G-One RX PRO Evolution
As printed

Schwalbe G-One RX PRO Evolution, 700x50C

Tyre width fitted 45 mm 50 mm +5 mm
Cockpit and seatpost3 differences
Handlebar MERIDA EXPERT GR II Syncros HB-R502-AL2
Stem MERIDA TEAM CC III Syncros ST-R310-AL
Seatpost model MERIDA EXPERT SL Syncros SP-R101-CF
Weight
Max total weight–Not given 120 kg
Mounts and storage
Mudguard mounts yes –Not given
Top tube mounts–Not given yes
Fork mountsSame for all yes yes
In-frame storage–Not given yes
Geometry6 differences
Geometry size M S °Value not published by the brand
Stack 607 mm 546 mm °Value not published by the brand−61 mm
Reach 412 mm 369 mm °Value not published by the brand−43 mm
Head angle 69.5 ° –Not given
Seat angle 74.5 ° –Not given
Chainstays 430 mm 422 mm °Value not published by the brand−8 mm
Wheelbase 1,082 mm 1,002 mm °Value not published by the brand−80 mm
Bottom bracket drop 75 mm 68 mm °Value not published by the brand−7 mm

° Value not published by the brand

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Merida Silex and Scott Addict 40 come with?

Merida Silex: Shimano GRX 400. Scott Addict 40: Shimano GRX RX822.

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