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SILEX 700
An aluminum frame gravel bike with high-end components and shimano grx 800 hydraulic disc brakes.
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£1,900($2,548)| Weight | 21.4 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | GRX 800 |
| Brakes | Shimano GRX 800 Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
🐐 Estimated
- 6'7", size XL, Just right
- 6'7", size Xl, Just right
- 5'11", size LG, Just right
- 5'11", size SM, Just right
Summary
The Merida Silex is a versatile gravel bike that offers a comfortable, upright riding position, making it suitable for long distances and bikepacking. It features a clever chassis design with multiple mounts for added versatility, though its relaxed geometry may not appeal to those seeking high performance. The bike is available in both carbon and alloy variants, providing options for different budgets and preferences.
Comfortable upright riding position
Multiple mounts for versatility
Available in carbon and alloy variants
Good-value mix of equipment levels
Excellent spread of gearing for off-road and on
Relaxed geometry prioritizes comfort over performance
Alloy frame transmits more vibrations
High front can lead to wandering steering
Narrow-ish wheels and tyres undercut rough-trail potential
Not well-suited to riders who like to charge downhill
The Silex is one of those gravel bikes that’s somewhat open to interpretation.
Cycling TipsIt blends superb ride position and brilliant off-road handling with fantastic ride quality making it a bike that combines value with performance.
BikeRadarThe slightly narrow wheels and tyres hold it back in the rough stuff, and if you like a silent bike the cheap-feeling internal routing will grate, but for all-round ability and usability – this thing has mounts for everything – the Merida Silex 600 impresses.
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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
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 […]
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: Shimano GRX 800 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 |
First added September 6
Last updated August 17
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