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Aluminium gravel bike with Shimano's excellent GRX820 groupset, Easton EA70 wheelset and hydraulic disc brakes.
Aluminium gravel bike with Shimano's excellent GRX820 groupset, Easton EA70 wheelset and hydraulic disc brakes.
Merida

Merida Silex 700 Allloy Gravel Bike in Dark Red and Grey 2025

£2,350.00
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Merida Silex 700 Allloy Gravel Bike in Dark Red and Grey 2025

Season:2025

Brand:Merida

Code:P-Q220

Highlights:
  • MTB Inspired gravel geometry
  • Carbon fork with tapered steerer
  • Shimano GRX820 groupset
  • Easton EA70 wheel set
  • Hydraulic disc brakes
  • 12mm bolt through axles
Aluminium gravel bike with Shimano's excellent GRX820 groupset, Easton EA70 wheelset and hydraulic disc brakes.

Second generation of the Merida Silex.
The original was a ground up design that rather than take a road or cyclocross bike and re-jig the recipe, started with modern MTB inspired geometry; long top and head tubes and a short stem, offering nimble, confidence-inspiring off road handling. It is fair to say that riding wise the original concept was incredibly well received by the press and consumers alike, at launch, it was hailed as the most comfortable and versatile bike Merida had ever made.

Over time gravel has developed and riding has evolved, splitting in to racing and adventure. Silex remains all about the road less travelled, the spirit of adventure and camaraderie. The Silex retains all of the key qualities that made the original so successful but becomes more off-road capable with a 1.5 degree slacker head angle and bigger volume tyres.

All frames have five sets of bottle bosses, the aluminium frame has rack mounting points offering multiple luggage carrying options for any adventure and has the ability to run internal routed dropper posts and even dynamo systems.

A week before its launch, Matej Mohoric rode to victory at the 2023 Gravel World Championships proving it is fairly handy off-road! If we are absolutely honest, the looks of gen 1 were not to everyone's taste, the long headtube made the front end look awkward. Gen 2 runs a revised fork design meaning you can swap to a suspension fork without affecting the geometry and visually the longer fork and shorter headtube look far more appealing. To match the new off road capability all Silex models (with the exception of the 200) are equipped with powerful hydraulic disc brakes and 180mm rotors. Calipers are mounted on the chainstay for better dissipation of braking forces using the flat-mount standard for a neat, flush fit. On the carbon models calipers sit on top of CNCd aluminium Disc Cooler fins reducing operating temperatures by up to 35%; particularly important when running fully loaded.

Technical Information
Specification
Frame
Lite II - 6066 triple butted hydroformed and smooth welded aluminium with internal cable routing. Tapered head tube, Inboard disc mounts. Threaded BB, 142 x 12mm axle standard, Max tyre size 700 x 45c (42c with mudguards)
Fork
Silex CF2 II; Full carbon; tapered steerer, 100 x12mm axle standard; Max tyre size: 700 x 45c (42c with mudguards)
Gears
12
Shifters
Shimano GRX820
Rear Derailleur
Shimano GRX822
Bottom Bracket
Shimano SM-BBR60
Chain
Shimano M7100
Chainset
Shimano GRX820; 42 tooth chainset; Crank length - 170mm (XS/S), 172.5mm (M), 175mm (L/XL)
Cassette
Shimano CS-M7100; 10-51 teeth; 12 speed
Brake Lever
Shimano GRX820
Front Brake
Shimano GRX820; Hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT64; 180mm rotor
Rear Brake
Shimano GRX820; Hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT64; 160mm rotor
Grip
Merida Expert
Handlebar
Merida Expert GRII; aluminium; 400mm (XS-S) , 420mm (M) , 440mm (L/XL)
Stem
Merida Team CC III; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; -6 degree rise - Length - 80mm (all sizes)
Head Set
320.52.631
Saddle
Merida Expert SL; V-mount; including Merida minitool
Seat Post
Merida Expert CC; 27.2mm diameter; 15mm layback; Carbon
Wheel Size
700c
Rims
Part of wheelset - Easton EA70 AX; 24mm inner rim width; 20mm rim depth; aluminium
Spokes
Part of wheelset
Front Hub
Part of wheelset - Easton EA70 AX; 100 x 12mm; Centerlock
Rear Hub
Part of wheelset - Easton EA70 AX; 142 x 12mm; Centerlock
Front Tyre
Maxxis Rambler; 700 x 45C; Kevlar bead; TR; EXO
Rear Tyre
Maxxis Rambler; 700 x 45C; Kevlar bead; TR; EXO
Colour
Dark Red/Grey/Red
Season
2025
Sizing Information
FRAME SIZEBODY HEIGHT
XS< 167 cm
S165 - 177 cm
M173 - 185 cm
L181 - 192 cm
XL> 188 cm
Professional Opinion
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