
Merida SILEX 7000
The SILEX 7000 is a capable gravel bike with a full carbon frame, GRX 12-speed drivetrain and multiple mounting points, ideal for adventures and bikepacking.


MERIDA is one of the world's leading premium bicycle brands, founded in 1972 in Changhua, Taiwan by engineer and entrepreneur Ike Tseng (1932–2012). The brand's origin story is built on a real vision: while travelling in the US in the early 1970s, Ike Tseng spotted a sign on a bike shop door stating that Taiwanese-made bikes would not be accepted for repair due to their poor quality. This deeply offended him — and that same September he opened his factory in Yuanlin with a mission to prove that world-class bikes could be made in Taiwan. The name "Me-Ri-Da" loosely translates as "reaching your destination on a beautiful, high-quality product". For its first decades Merida operated as an OEM producer for major Western brands (including Raleigh, Specialized and Mongoose), launched its own MERIDA brand in 1988 and in 1992 became the first bicycle manufacturer listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange. The backbone of today's Merida, however, is the R&D centre opened in 2001 in Magstadt, Germany, near Stuttgart, where the entire bike development takes place — frame design, geometry, colours, component specifications. The location is no accident: Mercedes, Porsche and other German automotive giants are right next door, meaning the area is full of top-class engineers. Magstadt also houses the brand's own test lab, where prototypes are put through punishing trials before going into production. At the Taiwanese factory, a local team of around 20 engineers turns the German concepts into production-ready products — this connection is Merida's signature: "engineered in Germany, tested by pros, built in Taiwan". Today Merida produces over 2 million bikes a year at its factories in Taiwan, China and Germany, and sells them in more than 77 countries — the range covers everything from kids' and city bikes to e-bikes, MTBs, gravel and full-on professional WorldTour racing machines. Merida has also left a deep mark on top-level sport: the Multivan Merida Biking Team that operated from 2000 to 2016 went down in history as one of the most successful MTB teams ever — over 30 World Cup wins, 15 World Championship titles, 15 European titles, and at the 2004 Athens Olympics both gold (Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjå) and silver (José Hermida). On the road, Merida has supplied WorldTour teams since 2013 — the most memorable wins are Vincenzo Nibali's Milan–San Remo (2018) and Il Lombardia (2017) and Sonny Colbrelli's Paris–Roubaix (2021), all in Bahrain Victorious colours. A unique partnership ties Merida to the American premium brand Specialized: since 2001 Merida has owned 49% of Specialized and produces their models. The backbone of every Merida bike is Ike Tseng's original principle — do it with quality or don't do it at all.

The SILEX 7000 is a capable gravel bike with a full carbon frame, GRX 12-speed drivetrain and multiple mounting points, ideal for adventures and bikepacking.

Merida SILEX 700 is an adventure-ready gravel bike with Shimano GRX 1x12 drivetrain, carbon fork and 45 mm tubeless-ready tyres.

Merida SILEX 4000 is a lightweight carbon gravel bike with Shimano GRX 2x10 drivetrain and 700x45 mm tyre clearance for long adventures.

Merida SILEX 4000 is a lightweight carbon gravel bike with Shimano GRX 2x10 drivetrain and 700x45 mm tyre clearance for long adventures.

Merida MISSION 4000 is a fast CF4 carbon gravel bike with Shimano GRX 2x10 drivetrain and 40 mm tyres, built for high-speed riding on any surface.

A short travel trail bike that's ready to ride to whatever you want it to. Progressive geometry and 130 mm of well-controlled travel mean it hits hard when the trail turns down, but it's stil

Fast, focussed and ready to race or ride all day, the BIG.NINE XT combines our proven cross-country racing DNA

Merida BIG.NINE TR 5000: Lightweight carbon mountain bike built for uphill speed and downhill confidence. Features precise Shimano XT and 120mm travel.

The SILEX 700 delivers off-road stability, a wide-range GRX 1x12 drivetrain and a durable alloy frame — ideal for adventures and everyday riding.

The SILEX 4000 pairs a light carbon frame with a GRX 2x10 drivetrain and stable geometry, delivering comfort, control and reliability for any adventure or bikepacking trip.

The SILEX 4000 pairs a light carbon frame with a GRX 2x10 drivetrain and stable geometry, delivering comfort, control and reliability for any adventure or bikepacking trip.

The Merida BIG.TRAIL 600 is a capable and fun trail hardtail with progressive geometry, a 140 mm Pike fork and aggressive 29" tyres. Fast uphill and downhill.

The Merida DIRT 700 is a tough singlespeed dirt-jump bike with a RockShox Pike DJ fork and 26" DT Swiss wheels. Built strong, agile and trick-ready.

Gravel-optimized alloy bike with GRX shifting, carbon fork and fast Continental tires for endurance adventures.

The ONE-TWENTY 300 offers 130 mm air suspension, a durable Shimano CUES 1x10 drivetrain and strong hydraulic brakes, making it a perfect full-suspension entry.

Merida SILEX 400 is a versatile gravel bike with an aluminium frame, carbon fork, Shimano GRX 2x10 drivetrain and clearance for 700x45 mm tyres.

Merida SILEX 400 is a versatile gravel bike with an aluminium frame, carbon fork, Shimano GRX 2x10 drivetrain and clearance for 700x45 mm tyres.

Merida BIG.NINE CF3 carbon frame; Manitou Markhor Comp fork; Shimano XT/Deore 12s gears

Versatile BIG.NINE TR LIMITED blends trail and XC capability with a light, fast-handling frame and quality components, delivering control, comfort and speed.

The Merida BIG.TRAIL 500 is a capable trail hardtail with progressive geometry, a 140 mm Psylo fork and grippy 29" tyres. Confident, fun and fast on all trails.

The Merida Ninety-Nine 9.XT L frame features a carbon front and aluminium rear, including S-Link suspension, headset and seat clamp for a reliable XC race build.

Aluminium hardtail equipped with Shimano XT components, Manitou Markhor suspension and tubeless ready wheels for confident off-road riding.

Trail-ready hardtail with RockShox fork, Shimano brakes, dropper post and grippy Maxxis tires – BIG.TRAIL 500 is built for serious fun.

The BIG.NINE TR 700 delivers affordable downcountry fun with a fast LITE alloy frame, 120 mm Manitou fork, grippy Maxxis tyres and reliable Shimano Deore 1x12.


An affordable gravel bike with a lightweight alloy frame, carbon fork and durable Shimano ESSA 1x8 drivetrain, offering confidence for commuting and adventures.

Lightweight LITE frame with Manitou fork, 12-speed Shimano drivetrain, and powerful brakes – built for cross-country speed and control.

The Merida BIG.NINE 400 features an updated TFS alloy frame, a RockShox Judy 120 mm fork, Maxxis 2.4” tyres and a Shimano CUES 1x11 drivetrain, delivering confident and smooth off-road perfor

The Merida BIG.TRAIL 300 is a fun and capable hardtail with progressive geometry, a 140 mm air fork and grippy 2.4" 29er tyres. A great companion for all trail riding.

Race-ready aluminium hardtail with Shimano 12-speed drivetrain, Manitou fork and geometry that inspires confident off-road handling.

The BIG.NINE TR 600 delivers modern performance at great value with a LITE alloy frame, 120 mm SR Suntour fork, Maxxis tyres and a reliable Shimano 11-speed drivetrain.

Lightweight alloy hardtail with Shimano SLX 1x12 drivetrain, Manitou Markhor fork and Shimano hydraulic disc brakes for confident trail control.