Dreaming of big biking adventures doesn't mean you don't value the sensible. The Merida SILEX 700 uses Merida's incredible value aluminium frame plus a carbon fork to deliver adventure-ready performance at a wallet-friendly price. With a single-ring 12-speed Shimano GRX drivetrain, it also offers precise, wide-range shifting and powerful braking. Combined with Merida's proven, mountain bike-inspired geometry and bump-taming 45 mm Maxxis tubeless-ready tyres, it’s as happy on a backcountry adventure as it is doing the day-to-day grind. 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 has 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. All SILEX frames share the multiple mounting points, fender racks and other features that lend themselves so well to this drop-bar do-everything machine. Merida has 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 used on all models 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. About Merida Bikes

Frameset

Frame:

SILEX LITE II/ material: aluminium/ 700x45C max. wheelsize/ 100x12/142x12 mm axle standard/ BSA bottom bracket standard

Fork:

MERIDA SILEX II CF2/ Tapered/ material: carbon/ 700x47C max. wheelsize

Wheels

Wheel size:

700C

Tyres:

Maxxis Rambler/ 700x45C/ fold/ TR/ EXO

Hubs:

MERIDA EXPERT TR/ including removable lever/ 6/4 mm allen key

Drivetrain

Chainset:

Shimano GRX820/ 42 teeth/ 170 mm-XS/S, 172,5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL

Cassette:

Shimano CS-M7100/ 11-51 teeth/ 12 speed

Chain:

Shimano M7100

Shifters:

Shimano GRX820

Rear Derailleur:

Shimano GRX822

Bottom Bracket:

Shimano SM-BBR60

Brakes

Brakes:

Shimano GRX820/ Hydraulic discBrake lever: Shimano GRX820/Rotors: Shimano RT64/ 180 mm/ 160 mm

Controls

Handlebar:

MERIDA EXPERT GRII/ material: aluminium/ 400 mm (XS-S) , 420 mm (M) , 440 mm (L/XL)

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

Seatpost:

MERIDA EXPERT CC/ 27.2 mm diameter/ 15 mm setback/ material: Carbon

Saddle:

MERIDA EXPERT SL/ V-mount/ incl. MERIDA minitool

Grips:

Merida Road Expert