Dreaming of big biking adventures doesn't mean you don't value the sensible. The SILEX 700 uses our incredible value aluminium frame plus a carbon fork to deliver adventure-ready performance at a wallet-friendly price. With a single-ring 12-speed Shimano GRX drivetrain, it also offers precise, wide-range shifting and powerful braking. Combined with our proven, mountain bike-inspired geometry and bump-taming 45 mm Maxxis tubeless-ready tyres, it’s as happy on a backcountry adventure as it is doing the day-to-day grind.
The SILEX turns any ride into an adventure, whether you’re on a multi-day gravel bikepacking mission or just taking the fun route to work. With multiple test wins, press accolades, industry awards and even a World Championship title under its belt, our SILEX takes the off-road capability of gravel bikes to new heights, thanks to a slacker head angle and boosted tyre clearance of up to 700x45 mm or even 42 mm with fenders. We've combined that confident mountain bike-inspired handling with all-surface versatility so that it is utterly stable when loaded up with luggage but still fast and fun when you put the hammer down. With carbon and aluminium frame options, there's a SILEX to suit every budget, but they all share the multiple mounting points for fork cages, water bottles and accessories and other features that make this drop-bar do-everything machine so versatile. We’ve added our sleek WIRE PORT cable routing for improved looks – and fewer cables to catch on with a handlebar bag – and the carbon fibre fork used on all models now has more cargo mounts plus internal routing for a dynamo hub.
| Frame | - | SILEX LITE II; MAT aluminium; 700x47C max.WHS; 100x12/142x12 AST; BSA BBR |
| Wheel size | - | 28" |
| Gears | - | 12 (1x12) |
| Fork | - | MERIDA SILEX CF2 II; Tapered; MAT carbon; 700x47C max. WHS |
| Brake system | - | Shimano GRX820; Hydraulic disc |
| Brake rotors | - | Shimano RT64; 180/160mm |
| Rear derailleur | - | Shimano GRX822 |
| Shift-/brake levers | - | Shimano GRX820 |
| Bottom bracket | - | Shimano SM-BBR60 |
| Crankset | - | Shimano GRX820; 42 ATC; 170 mm-XS/S, 172,5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL |
| Cassette | - | Shimano CS-M7100; 10-51 ATC; 12 GER |
| Chain | - | Shimano M7100 |
| Stem | - | MERIDA TEAM CC III; MAT aluminium; 31.8 DSH; -6 ASD; 80mm |
| Handlebar | - | MERIDA EXPERT GRII; MAT aluminium; 400mm (XS-S) , 420mm (M) , 440mm (L/XL) |
| Handlebar tape | - | MERIDA ROAD Expert |
| Wheelset | - | Easton EA70 AX; 100x12 WHF; 142x12 WHR;24 IWR; 20 HRI; Centerlock; MAT aluminium |
| Tyres | - | Maxxis Rambler; 700x45C; fold; TR; EXO |
| Saddle | - | MERIDA EXPERT SL; 6% recycled and 23% nature material; V-mount; incl. MERIDA minitool |
| Seat post | - | MERIDA EXPERT CC; 27.2 DSP; 15 SSB; Carbon |
| Seat clamp | - | MERIDA EXPERT |
| Inner tubes | - | Lite 48 |
| Weight approx | - | 10,1 kg |
| Max Weight (bike + rider) | - | 120 kg |
*Because of ongoing problems in the delivery chain, the bike can be delivered with modifications.
