Merida Silex 700 (2024)

Merida Silex 700 Gravel Bike

The Merida Silex 700 is a premium aluminium all-road and gravel bike designed for back-lane adventures, gravel roads, and forest trails. Built around a lightweight Merida Lite II aluminium frame, it comes equipped with mounting points for luggage, water bottles, fenders, and rear racks—making it bikepacking-ready straight out of the box.

Its Carbon CF2 fork improves comfort and steering precision on rough terrain, while the gravel-specific Shimano GRX 12-speed groupset (with a 10-51T cassette) is ideal for both fast flats and long climbs. Shimano GRX hydraulic disc brakes ensure consistent stopping power in all conditions, and the Maxxis Rambler tyres offer excellent grip off-road.

The Silex 700’s mountain bike-inspired geometry—with a long top tube, tall head tube, and short stem—delivers confident handling and exceptional comfort. This makes it a top pick not just for gravel enthusiasts but also for comfort-focused road riders and commuters. The sleek, modern design with internal cable routing keeps the cockpit tidy and stylish.

Technical Specifications

• Frame: Silex Lite II; matte aluminium; 700x47C max tyres; 100x12 / 142x12 mm axle spacing; BSA bottom bracket
• Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
• Fork: Merida Silex II CF2; tapered; matte carbon; 700x47C max tyre clearance
• Gearing: 1 x 12-speed
• Chainwheel: Shimano GRX820; 42T
• Crank Length: 170 mm (XS/S), 172.5 mm (M), 175 mm (L/XL)
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano SM-BBR60
• Cassette: Shimano CS-M7100; 10-51T; 12-speed
• Chain: Shimano M7100
• Front Derailleur: Not applicable
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX822
• Shifters: Shimano GRX820 (1x)
• Brakes: Shimano GRX820; hydraulic disc
• Brake Rotors: Shimano RT64; 180 mm front and rear
• Handlebar: Merida Expert GRII; matte aluminium; 400 mm (XS-S), 420 mm (M), 440 mm (L/XL)
• Stem: Merida Team CC III; matte aluminium; 31.8 mm clamp diameter; -6° angle
• Stem Length: 80 mm (all sizes)
• Headset: Merida-8158 semi-integrated
• Seatpost: Merida Expert CC; 27.2 mm; 15 mm setback; carbon
• Saddle: Merida Expert SL; V-mount; includes Merida multitool
• Front Hub: Not specified
• Rear Hub: Not specified
• Front Axle: Merida Expert TR
• Rear Axle: Merida Expert TR; includes removable lever; 6/4 mm Allen key
• Spokes: Not specified
• Rims: Easton EA70 AX; 100x12 mm front, 142x12 mm rear; 24 mm internal width; 20 mm rim height; centerlock; matte aluminium
• Tyres: Maxxis Rambler; 700x45C; folding; tubeless-ready; EXO casing
• Bottle Cage: Not included
• E-shifting Parts: Not applicable
• Additional Accessories: Merida multitool with saddle box, Garmin mount (carrier + insert x2), GoPro/light mount
• Maximum Rider Weight: 120 kg