merida gravel bike 2023 Merida Silex 200 2026 | Gravel Bikes

merida gravel bike 2023 Merida Silex 200 2026 | Gravel BikesThe Silex is Merida's modern gravel adventure bike. Available in a large range of options to suit all needs and budget there is a Silex for anyone ready for the world of drop bar off roading. The Silex concept was a ground up design that rather than taking a road or cyclocross bike and re jigging the recipe, started with modern MTB inspired geometry; long top and head tubes and a short stem, offering nimble, confidence inspiring off road handling.

The Silex is Merida's modern gravel/adventure bike. Available in a large range of options to suit all needs and budget there is a Silex for anyone ready for the world of drop-bar off-roading.

The Silex concept was a ground up design that rather than taking a road or cyclocross bike and re-jigging the recipe, started with modern MTB inspired geometry; long top and head tubes and a short stem, offering nimble, confidence-inspiring off road handling. This 2nd gen frame runs a revised fork design meaning you can swap to a suspension fork without affecting the geometry. 

Silex 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. 

Key features - 

• Robust aluminium frame with MTB Inspired gravel geometry for off-road stability
• Full carbon fork with tapered steerer, mounting points and routing for a dynamo hub
• Shimano ESSA 1 x 8 drivetrain
• FSA Omega Chainset
• Shimano ESSA mechanical disc brakes
• 12mm bolt through axles
• Multiple mounting points for bags, cages and fenders

SIZING - 

• XXS: >155cm
• XS: 153 - 164cm
• S: 165-177cm
• M: 173-185cm
• L: 181-192cm
• XL: 188cm+

Specifications::Silex 200

• Discipline: Gravel/Adventure

• Material: Aluminium

• Front Travel: Rigid

• Rear Travel: N/A

• Wheel Size: 700c

• Warranty: Lifetime

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 - Merida Silex II CF2; Tapered; material: carbon; 700x47C max. tyre size
Headset - Acros ICR Merida External neck w/diecast splitring
Stem - Merida Comp CC; material: aluminium; 31.8 mm diameter; -7 degree rise; Length: 80mm all sizes
Handlebar - Merida Expert GRII; material: aluminium; (XXS-S) - 400mm wide, M - 420mm wide, (L-XL) - 440mm wide
Grip - Merida Road Comp
Brake Type - Mechanical Disc
Brake Lever - Shimano Essa
Front Brake - Shimano Essa; Mechanical Disc with Shimano RT10; 180mm
Rear Brake - Shimano Essa; Mechanical Disc with Shimano RT10; 180mm
Front Tyre - Maxxis Rambler; 700x45C; wire; EXO, Tanwall
Rear Tyre - Maxxis Rambler; 700x45C; wire; EXO, Tanwall
Wheel Size - 700c
Rim - Merida Comp SL II; 23mm inner rim width; 24mm rim depth; material: aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)
Spokes - Black stainless
Front Hub - Shimano HB-TC500; 100x12mm; 28 Spoke; Centerlock
Rear Hub - Shimano FH-TC500-HM; 12-142mm; 28 Spoke; Centerlock
Speeds - 8
Rear Derailleur - Shimano ESSA ; RD-U2000
Shift Levers - Front: Shimano Essa, Rear: Shimano Essa
Chain - Shimano HG40
Cassette - Shimano Essa HG 300; 11-45 teeth; 8 speed
Chainset - Shimano Essa; 40 tooth chainset; Crank length: (XXS-L) - 170mm, XL - 175mm
Bottom Bracket - Shimano UN101
Pedals - Not included
Saddle - Merida Comp SL; 22% recycled material; V-mount
Seat Post - Merida Comp CC; 27.2mm diameter; in-line; material: aluminium