merida gravel bike 2023 Merida Silex 700 2026 | Gravel Bikes

merida gravel bike 2023 Merida Silex 700 2026 | Gravel BikesThe Silex is Merida's modern gravel adventure bike. Available in a large range of options to suit all needs and budget there is a Silex for anyone ready for the world of drop bar off roading. The Silex concept was a ground up design that rather than taking a road or cyclocross bike and re jigging the recipe, started with modern MTB inspired geometry; long top and head tubes and a short stem, offering nimble, confidence inspiring off road handling.

The Silex is Merida's modern gravel/adventure bike. Available in a large range of options to suit all needs and budget there is a Silex for anyone ready for the world of drop-bar off-roading.

The Silex concept was a ground up design that rather than taking a road or cyclocross bike and re-jigging the recipe, started with modern MTB inspired geometry; long top and head tubes and a short stem, offering nimble, confidence-inspiring off road handling. This 2nd gen frame runs a revised fork design meaning you can swap to a suspension fork without affecting the geometry. 

Silex frames have five sets of bottle bosses, the aluminium frame has rack mounting points offering multiple luggage carrying options for any adventure and has the ability to run internal routed dropper posts and even dynamo systems. 

Key features - 

• Robust aluminium frame with MTB Inspired gravel geometry for off-road stability
• Full carbon fork with tapered steerer, mounting points and routing for a dynamo hub
• Shimano GRX 1 x 12 groupset
• Shimano GRX hydraulic disc brakes
• Shimano RX180 wheel set with 12mm bolt through axles
• Multiple mounting points for bags, cages and fenders

SIZING - 

• XXS: >155cm
• XS: 153 - 164cm
• S: 165-177cm
• M: 173-185cm
• L: 181-192cm
• XL: 188cm+

Specifications::Silex 700

• Discipline: Gravel/Adventure

• Material: Aluminium

• Front Travel: Rigid

• Rear Travel: N/A

• Wheel Size: 700c

• Warranty: Lifetime

Frame - Lite II - 6066 triple butted hydroformed and smooth welded aluminium with internal cable routing. Tapered head tube, Inboard disc mounts. Threaded BB, 142 x 12mm axle standard, Max tyre size 700 x 45c (42c with mudguards)
Fork - Merida Silex II CF2; Tapered; material: carbon; 700x47C max. tyre size
Headset - Acros ICR Merida External neck w/diecast splitring
Stem - Merida Team CC III; material: aluminium; 31.8 mm diameter; -6 degree rise; Length: 80mm all sizes
Handlebar - Merida Expert GRII; material: aluminium; (XXS-S) - 400mm wide, M - 420mm wide, (L-XL) - 440mm wide
Grip - Merida Road Expert
Brake Type - Hydraulic Disc
Brake Lever - Shimano GRX820
Front Brake - Shimano GRX820; Hydraulic disc with Shimano RT64; 180mm
Rear Brake - Shimano GRX820; Hydraulic disc with Shimano RT64; 180mm
Front Tyre - Maxxis Rambler; 700x45C; kevlar bead; TR; EXO
Rear Tyre - Maxxis Rambler; 700x45C; kevlar bead; TR; EXO
Wheel Size - 700c
Rim - Shimano WH-RX180-700C; CL; 100x12mm; 142x12mm; 25mm inner rim width; 25mm rim depth; Centerlock; material: aluminium
Spokes - Part of wheelset - Shimano WH-RX180-700C
Front Hub - Part of wheelset - Shimano WH-RX180-700C
Rear Hub - Part of wheelest - Shimano WH-RX180-700C
Speeds - 12
Rear Derailleur - Shimano GRX822
Shift Levers - Front: Shimano GRX820, Rear: Shimano GRX820
Chain - Shimano M6100-12
Cassette - Shimano M7100; 10-51 teeth; 12 speed
Chainset - Shimano GRX820; 42 tooth chainset; Crank length: (XXS-M) - 170mm, (L-XL) - 172.5mm
Bottom Bracket - Shimano SM-BBR60
Pedals - Not included
Saddle - Merida Expert SL; 6% recycled and 23% nature material; V-mount; incl. Merida minitool
Seat Post - Merida Expert SL; 27.2mm diameter; in-line; material: carbon