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SILEX 7000
A gravel bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
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| Weight | 18.8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'5"
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Summary
The Merida Silex is a versatile gravel bike praised for its competent off-road performance, comfortable ride, and mtb-like geometry that sets it apart. It offers a good gear range for varied terrain, impressive ride comfort, and is well-specced for the money. However, some models may feel sluggish when sprinting, and the absence of frames for shorter riders and certain component specs have been noted as drawbacks.
Competent off-road performance with comfortable ride
Good gear range for varied terrain
Impressive ride comfort and stability
Well-specced for the money
Mtb-like geometry for confident handling
Feels sluggish when sprinting
Absence of frames for shorter riders
Certain component specs may not excite for the price
The Merida Silex is a competent off-road performer with good manners, a comfortable ride and an mtb-like geometry that sets it apart from most gravel bikes.
Cycling WeeklyThe Silex 700 is very capable on- and off-road and is well-specced for the money.
BikeRadarBrave steps from Merida, that work perfectly well in real life.
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Jan 2019
A great bike for fanging about on or off road, with the simplicity and light weight of 1x
Nov 2018 · Paul Norman
The Merida Silex performs competently on and off road
Competent off road performance along with fast, quiet road riding
Good gear range for varied terrain
Comfortable, neutral ride position
Lots of tyre clearance
Flashy looks
Load-lugging potential
Semi-slick Maxxis tyres will only take you so far off-road
Absence of frames sized for shorter riders
Oct 2018 · Robin Wilmott
The Silex forges a bold path with its looks and position, but is great value and rides well. Buy if you prioritise a slightly higher position to better enjoy your adventures
All-Ultegra groupset, Fulcrum wheels, frame quality
Higher riding position than usual for its size
Jun 2018
Sitting in the upper end of the gravel range from Merida, the Silex 700 delivers a no-nonsense package of reliable components, parts and a geometry that brings a stable ride feel. Its geometry vaguely references mountain bikes, which makes for a really excellent ride feel, on road or off, blurring the line between road and mountain in a fast, fun bike.
Dec 2017 · Robin Schmitt
Is the € 3,600 Merida Silex 9000 carbon-rig the new star in the gravel firmament? And what can the many attractively priced options for bikepackers offer?
| Frame | SILEX CF2 |
|---|---|
| Fork | Full carbon tapered fork with 12mm through axle |
| Headset | Silex |
| Handlebar | MERIDA Expert double butted 6061 aluminium compact drop, oversize clamp |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch, 142mm |
| Seatpost | MERIDA carbon Expert 30.9mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra 50-34 |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra, 22 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG-800, 11 speed, 11-34 teeth |
| Chain | KMC X11-1 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc brakes with Shimano RT81 160mm ice tech rotors Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra disc |
| Rims | Fulcrum Racing 700 DB CX |
|---|---|
| Tires | Maxxis Gravel 35c semi slick tyre folding tyre with Maxxis silkworm technology and puncture protection |
First added October 11
Last updated October 11
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