KEY FEATURES
- Full carbon frame with dropped chainstay for 700x45 mm clearance
- Relaxed head angle and MTB-style geometry for off-road stability
- Carbon fork with cargo mounting points and routing for dynamo hub
- Shimano GRX820 Hydraulic disc brakes
- Shimano GRX 12-speed gravel groupset, Easton EA70 AX wheels
- WIRE PORT internal cable routing for clean looks and scuff free bag fitting
- Multiple mounting points for cages, bags and fenders
Every wondered what’s over that horizon? The Silex 7000 is the perfect way to find out. Merida’s incredibly off-road capable carbon frame and fork are paired with Shimano’s benchmark GRX 12-speed mechanical groupset and a reliable Easton EA70 AX aluminium wheelset to deliver a high-performance but superb value gravel adventure machine. Whether you’re heading into the unknown or exploring your backyard, Merida’s blend of multi-mount versatility and confident mountain bike-inspired handling will have you covered.
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. The latest version builds on the test-winning pedigree of the original Silex but adds even more off-road capability, thanks to a slacker head angle and boosted tyre clearance of up to 700x45 mm or even 42 mm with fenders. Merida 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. Merida added their sleek WIRE PORT cable routing for improved looks – and fewer cables to catch on with a handlebar bag – and the carbon fibre fork now has more cargo mounts plus internal routing for a dynamo hub. With the ability to use 1x or 2x drivetrains, you can pick your gearing to suit the task at hand or your own personal preference, opening up a world of opportunity for you and your Silex.
Specifications
Axles: | MERIDA EXPERT TR |
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Bottom bracket: | Shimano SM-BBR60 |
Brakes: | Shimano GRX820 Hydraulic disc |
Cassette: | Shimano CS-M7100 10-51 teeth 12 speed |
Chain: | Shimano M7100 |
Crankset: | Shimano GRX820 42 teeth |
Derailleur rear: | Shimano GRX822 |
Fork: | MERIDA SILEX II CF2 Tapered material: carbon 700x47C max. wheelsize |
Frame: | SILEX CF2 II material: carbon 700x45C max. wheelsize 100x12/142x12 mm axle standard BSA bottom bracket standard |
Grip: | MERIDA ROAD Expert |
Handlebar: | MERIDA EXPERT GRII material: aluminium 400 mm (XS-S) , 420 mm (M) , 440 mm (L/XL) |
Handlebar stem: | MERIDA TEAM CC III material: aluminium 31.8 mm diameter -6° stem angle incl. MERIDA SMART MOUNT 80 mm all sizes |
Headset: | MERIDA 8158 |
Rim: | Wheelset: Easton EA70 AX 100x12 mm width front hub 142x12 mm width rear hub *24 mm inner width 20 mm height Centerlock material: aluminium |
Rotor front: | Shimano RT64 180 mm |
Rotor rear: | Shimano RT64 180 mm |
Saddle: | MERIDA EXPERT SL V-mount incl. MERIDA minitool |
Seat clamp: | MERIDA EXPERT |
Seat post: | MERIDA EXPERT CC 27.2 mm diameter 15 mm setback material: Carbon |
Tyre front: | Maxxis Rambler 700x45C fold TR EXO |
Tyre rear: | Maxxis Rambler 700x45C fold TR EXO |
Weight: | 9.4 kg weighed at frame size M / Max Weight: 120 kg Total weight of bike, rider and luggage |
Wheel size: | 700c |
Geometry
Frame Size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
Tyre Sizes | 28" | 28" | 28" | 28" | 28" |
ST seat tube [mm] | 440 | 470 | 500 | 530 | 560 |
TT top tube [mm] | 550 | 565 | 580 | 600 | 620 |
CS chain stay length [mm] | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 |
HTA head tube angle [°] | 69.5 | 69.5 | 69.5 | 69.5 | 69.5 |
STA seat tube angle [°] | 74.5 | 74.5 | 74.5 | 74.5 | 74.5 |
BD bottom bracked drop [mm] | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
HT head tube [mm] | 130 | 150 | 170 | 190 | 210 |
FL fork length [mm] | 415 | 415 | 415 | 415 | 415 |
R reach [mm] | 392 | 402 | 412 | 426 | 441 |
S stack [mm] | 570 | 588 | 607 | 626 | 645 |
WB wheel base [mm] | 1048 | 1065 | 1082 | 1104 | 1126 |
SH stand over height [mm] | 744 | 771 | 798 | 825 | 852 |
*Subject to availability. Specifications subject to change without notice.