2020 Merida
SILEX 700
An aluminum frame gravel bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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£1,900($2,406)| Weight | 21.4 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | GRX 800 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
🐐 Estimated
Feb 2020 · Mat Brett
Mountain bike-inspired gravel bike that's nimble, versatile and a whole lot of fun
Nimble
Versatile
Loads of fun
Geometry won't suit all
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 […]
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 LITE, material: aluminium, 700C or 650B wheelsize, 100x12/142x12mm axle standard, BB86 bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | MERIDA SILEX CF2, Tapered, material: carbon |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Pressfit BB71 |
| Headset | MERIDA M2331 |
| Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT GR, material: aluminium |
| Saddle | MERIDA EXPERT CC, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool |
| Seatpost | MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: carbon, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX810 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX810 |
| Crank | Shimano GRX810, 48-31 teeth, 170 mm-XS/S, 172,5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL |
| Shifters | Shimano GRX810 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG700, 11-34 teeth, 11 speed |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Brakes | Shimano GRX810 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano GRX810 |
| Rims | MERIDA EXPERT CX, 19mm inner width, 24mm height, material: aluminium |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | MERIDA EXPERT SL |
| Rear Hub | MERIDA EXPERT SL |
| Tires | Maxxis Rambler |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT64 |
Last updated August 17
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