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SILEX 700
A gravel bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
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| Weight | 21.1 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 praised for its versatile performance, offering a comfortable and stable ride both on and off-road. Its mountain bike-inspired geometry and wide gear range make it a standout in the gravel category, though some reviews note limitations in tire performance and component specs for the price.
Competent off-road performance with comfortable ride
Good gear range for varied terrain
Comfortable, neutral ride position
Lots of tyre clearance
Load-lugging potential
Semi-slick Maxxis tyres limit off-road capability
Absence of frames for shorter riders
Component spec may not justify the price for some
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.
Gran Fondo MagazineFeedback?
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May 2020 · James Bracey
A gravel bike for riders who want to explore more technical terrain
Progressive frame design
Nimble 650b wheel size
GRX Di2 performance
Handlebars offer too much reach
Rim/tyre combination failed to hold air when set up tubeless
Aug 2019 · Dave Rome
First announced for the 2018 season, the Merida Silex is the Taiwanese mega-manufacturer’s take on the do-it-all gravel segment. It’s a bike that’s available in both alloy and carbon variants, and new for 2020, a 650B-wheeled version of the latter. While it’s not a new bike, we hadn’t ridden one, until now. While attending the […]
Jan 2019
A great bike for fanging about on or off road, with the simplicity and light weight of 1x
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 LITE |
|---|---|
| Fork | MERIDA SILEX CF2 |
| Headset | MERIDA M2331, 2191026683 |
| Handlebar | MERIDA Expert GR |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch |
| Seatpost | MERIDA Expert TR, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, Carbon Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra, GS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra, 50-34 teeth |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra disc |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG700, 11-34 teeth, 11 speed |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra, Hydraulic disc Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra disc |
| Rims | Fulcrum Racing 700 DB, 100x12mm width front hub, 142x12mm width rear hub, 19mm inner width, 22mm height, Centerlock |
|---|---|
| Spokes | attached |
| Tires | Maxxis Razzo, 700x35C, fold, Silkworm |
First added October 11
Last updated October 11
Not listed for 2,787 days