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SILEX 9000
A gravel bike with high-end components and sram force hydraulic disc brakes.
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| Weight | 17.6 lbs |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Force |
| Brakes | SRAM Force 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
Jun 2018 · Warren Rossiter
It feels different to an average road bike, its relaxed head angle making the front-end track brilliantly on seriously rough surfaces.. .
Jan 2018
Merida’s mountain bike inspired gravel bike, the Silex 9000, got our tester grinning over a variety of terrain, offering excellent off-road handling whilst still able to turn a wheel easily to road riding too.
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 | MERIDA SILEX CF2 |
| Headset | SILEX Neck, 2191026478 |
| Handlebar | MERIDA Expert GR |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch 2 |
| Seatpost | MERIDA Carbon Team CC, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Force1 |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM Force1, 44 teeth |
| Shifters | no / SRAM Force1 disc |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1150, 10-42 teeth, 11 speed |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Brakes | SRAM Force1, Hydraulic disc Type: SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Force1 disc |
| Rims | Fulrcum Red Passion 3, 100x12mm width front hub, 142x12mm width rear hub, 21mm inner width, 16mm height, Centerlock |
|---|---|
| Spokes | attached |
| Tires | Maxxis Razzo, 700x35C, fold, Silkworm |
First added October 11
Last updated October 11
Not listed for 2,787 days