Entry-level gravel bike with 18 speed Shimano Sora drivetrain and mechanical disc brakes. Ideal for off-road adventures or commuting.
The Silex was a ground up design project. Rather than taking a road or cyclocross bike and re-jigging the recipe, the starting point for the Silex was modern MTB inspired geometry; long top and head tubes and a short stem, offering nimble, confidence-inspiring handling. At launch, it was hailed as the most comfortable and versatile bike Merida had ever made. The cycling press loved it too: “exceptional ride quality” (Cycling Plus), “a highly versatile bike” (IMB), “the best bike of this genre” (Offroad CC). There's a certain beauty in just riding without watching the time, heading wherever you feel the urge. For those rides, the test and award-winning Silex makes total sense. The bike has five sets of bottle bosses and rack mounting points offering multiple luggage carrying options. All Silex models are equipped with powerful hydraulic disc brakes. Calipers are mounted on the chainstay for better dissipation of braking forces using the flat-mount standard for a neat, flush fit. Calipers sit on top of CNCd aluminium Disc Cooler fins, reducing operating temperatures by up to 35%; particularly important when running fully loaded.

SPECIFICATION
FRAME
Lite - 6066 triple butted hydroformed and smooth welded aluminium with internal cable routing. Tapered head tube, Inboard disc mounts. BB86 BB standard, 142 x 12mm axle standard, Maximum tyre clearance 700 x 38c / 650b x 45c
FORK
Silex CF2; Full carbon; tapered steerer, 100 x 12mm axle standard; Max. tyre size: 700 x 38c / 650b x 45c
GEARS
18
SHIFTERS
Shimano Sora
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano Sora
REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano Sora; GS
BOTTOM BRACKET
FSA PF86 MegaExo
CHAIN
KMC M99
CHAINSET
FSA Omega; 48-32 tooth chainset. Crank length: 170mm (XS,S), 172,5mm (M), 175mm (L,XL)
CASSETTE
Shimano CS-HG200; 11-32 teeth; 9 speed
BRAKE LEVER
Shimano Sora
FRONT BRAKE
Promax DSK-330R; Mechanical disc brake caliper with Promax 160G; 160mm rotor
REAR BRAKE
Promax DSK-330R; Mechanical disc brake caliper with Promax 160G; 160mm rotor
GRIP
Merida Road Comp
HANDLEBAR
Merida Expert GR; aluminium; Width: 400mm (XS-S), 420mm (M), 440mm (L/XL)
STEM
Merida Comp CC; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; -6 degree rise - Stem length: 80mm (all sizes)
HEAD SET
Merida M2331 Neck
PEDAL
Not included
SADDLE
Merida Comp SL; V-mount; including Merida minitool
SEAT POST
Merida Comp CC; aluminium; 30.9mm diameter; in-line
WHEEL SIZE
700c
RIMS
Merida Comp SL; 17mm inner rim width; 22mm depth; Aluminium
SPOKES
Black stainless
FRONT HUB
VP 173SB; 100x12mm; 32 spokes; 6 bolt
REAR HUB
VP 273SB; 142x12mm; 32 spokes; 6 bolt; including removable lever with 4/6mm Allen key
FRONT TYRE
Maxxis Rambler; 700 x 38C; Kevlar bead; folding; TR; EXO
REAR TYRE
Maxxis Rambler; 700 x 38c; Kevlar bead, folding; TR; EXO

Gravel Bikes