Merida Silex 700

The Merida Silex 700 Gravel Bike is Merida's top-end aluminium all-road and gravel bike. It comes ready for back lane adventures, gravel roads, and forest trails. Featuring the Merida Lite lightweight aluminium, this bike comes with all the fixing points for luggage, water bottles, fenders, and rear racks meaning it is ready for whatever adventure you want to throw at it. The Carbon CF2 fork increases ride comfort and precision in your steering no matter the terrain, while the gravel-specific 2 x 11, 11-34T gear range of the Shimano GRX groupset is perfect for both faster flat sections and long climbs. The gravel-specific Shimano GRX hydraulic disc brakes offer superior stopping power no matter the weather or terrain, and the Maxxis Rambler tyres (with clearance to install up to 42mm tyres!) offer great grip for offroad rides. All of this combines to make Merida's most versatile and comfortable road bike ever. Not only will it feel at home on roads and paths and on your daily commutes, but it can seamlessly transition to those weekend gravel grinds, bikepacking trips or forest trails. The Silex 700's geometry draws inspiration from modern mountain bikes to create a bike that is amazingly comfortable and incredible nimble with a long top tube and head tube and a short stem. The Silex has confidence-inspiring handling in spades and due to its renown for comfort, not only is it a popular bike amongst the gravel crowd, but it also has a strong following from the comfort-focused road and commuting community. Aside from comfort and practicality, the Silex 700 offers amazing style with its sleek design, and internal cable routing leaving your cockpit uncluttered and clear. All of this forms to make a versatile bike that looks and feels amazing. Questions Answered What is the Silex 700 used for? The Silex 700 truly is an all-rounder bike that is capable on roads, paths, forest trails, dirt tracks, and gravel roads. This bike is perfect for road riding, commuting, bikepacking, and long gravel rides. Why choose the Silex 700? An amazing all-round bike, no matter your intended use, the Silex has it covered. The Silex 700 is the top-of-the-line aluminium gravel bike, capable of your demanding bike packing trip and extended training rides mixed with your daily travel duties. The sleek frame and carbon forks will roll smoothly on roads and paths while the MTB inspired geometry, room for up to 42mm tyres and gravel-specific hydraulic disc brakes and groupset make this bike just as capable offroad. The renowned comfort geometry means that no matter what you want to use it for, you will be comfortable from short to long days in the saddle. Multiple mounting points also give this bike the edge, meaning you can turn it into a commuter or bikepacking bike with ease. Finally, the triple-butted aluminium frame offers strength and durability in a lightweight option. All of these amazing features combine in the Silex 700 to make a high-quality all-road bike that can go anywhere. Who is the Silex 700 designed for? This bike is designed for the rider who wants a bike that can do it all, and who wants the top level in gravel-secific components. If you want to be able to seemlessly transition between road and dirt, being able to ride without watching the time and heading wherever you feel the urge, and then to immidiately transition to your daily commute, the Silex 700 is the perfect bike for you. This bike has a maximum weight limit of 120kg.

Specifications

• Frame: Silex Lite; matte aluminium; 700x38C / 650Bx45C max wheels; 100x12 / 142x12 AST; BB86 BBR
• Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
• Fork: Merida Silex CF2; tapered; matte carbon; 700x38C / 650Bx45C max wheels
• Gears: 2 x 11
• Chainwheel: Shimano GRX810; 48-31T
• Crank Size: 170 mm (XS/S), 172.5 mm (M), 175 mm (L/XL)
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano SM-BB71-41B; Pressfit 86.5
• Cassette: Shimano CS-HG700; 11-34T; 11-speed
• Chain: KMC X11
• Front Derailleur: Shimano GRX810
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX810
• Shifters: Shimano GRX810
• Brakes: Shimano GRX810; hydraulic disc
• Rotors: Shimano RT64; 160 mm
• Handlebar: Merida Expert GR; matte aluminium; 400 mm (XS-S), 420 mm (M), 440 mm (L/XL)
• Stem: Merida Expert CW; matte aluminium; 31.8 mm clamp diameter; -8° angle
• Stem Length: 80 mm (all sizes)
• Headset: Merida M2331 Neck
• Seat Post: Merida Expert CC; matte carbon; 30.9 mm diameter; 0 mm setback
• Saddle: Merida Comp SL; V-mount; includes Merida mini tool
• Front Hub: VP CLK170F; 100x12 mm; 32 spokes; centerlock
• Rear Hub: VP CLK270R; 142x12 mm; 32 spokes; centerlock
• Front Axle: Merida Expert SL
• Rear Axle: Merida Expert SL; includes removable lever; 6/4 mm Allen key
• Spokes: Double-butted black stainless steel
• Rims: Merida Expert CX; 19 mm internal width; 24 mm height; matte aluminium
• Tyres: Maxxis Rambler; 700x38C; folding; tubeless-ready (TR); EXO protection
• Bottle Cage: Not included
• E-Shift Components: Not applicable
• Other Features: Merida multitool with saddle box
• Max Rider Weight: 120 kg