A dream adventure gravel bike at a very sensible price. We pair our fully-featured aluminium frame and carbon fork with Shimano's 12-speed GRX drivetrain to give you everything you need, without breaking the bank.
Dreaming of big biking adventures doesn't mean you don't value the sensible. The SILEX 700 uses our 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 our 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. With multiple test wins, press accolades, industry awards and even a World Championship title under its belt, our SILEX takes the off-road capability of gravel bikes to new heights, thanks to a slacker head angle and boosted tyre clearance of up to 700x45 mm or even 42 mm with fenders. We've 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. With carbon and aluminium frame options, there's a SILEX to suit every budget, but they all share the multiple mounting points for fork cages, water bottles and accessories and other features that make this drop-bar do-everything machine so versatile. We’ve added our 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.
Features:
Please use the size guide provided at merida-bikes.com to find your specific fit to this particular bike model*
| frame | SILEX LITE II |
| frame size | XS, S, M, L |
| color | DARK STRAWBERRY (GREY/RED) |
| fork | MERIDA SILEX II CF2 |
| brake front | Shimano GRX820 |
| brake rear | Shimano GRX820 |
| rotor front | Shimano RT64 |
| rotor rear | Shimano RT64 |
| brake lever | Shimano GRX820 |
| headset | Acros ICR MERIDA EXTERNAL neck w/diecast splitring |
| handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT GRII |
| handlebar stem | MERIDA TEAM CC III |
| grip | MERIDA ROAD Expert |
| derailleur (r) | Shimano GRX822 |
| shifter front | Shimano GRX820 |
| shifter rear | Shimano GRX820 |
| seat post | MERIDA EXPERT CC |
| seat clamp | MERIDA EXPERT |
| saddle | MERIDA EXPERT SL |
| chain | Shimano M7100 |
| crank | Shimano GRX820 |
| freewheel | Shimano M7100 |
| bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BBR60 |
| wheelset | Easton EA70 AX |
| tyre front | Maxxis Rambler |
| tyre rear | Maxxis Rambler |
| axle rear | MERIDA EXPERT TR |
| Frame Material | Alloy |
| Fork Material | Carbon |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Groupset Brand | Shimano |
| Groupset Model | GRX |
| Shifting Type | Mechanical |
| Pedals Included | No |
| Drivetrain Gearing | 1 x 12 |
| Ride Style | Gravel |
| FRAME | SILEX LITE II |
| Frame Size | XS, S, M, L |
| COLOR | DARK STRAWBERRY (GREY/RED) |
| Fork | MERIDA SILEX II CF2 |
| Brake Front | Shimano GRX820 |
| Brake Rear | Shimano GRX820 |
| ROTOR FRONT | Shimano RT64 |
| ROTOR REAR | Shimano RT64 |
| Brake lever | Shimano GRX820 |
| Headset | Acros ICR MERIDA EXTERNAL neck w/diecast splitring |
| Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT GRII |
| HANDLEBAR STEM | MERIDA TEAM CC III |
| Grip | MERIDA ROAD Expert |
| derailleur (r) | Shimano GRX822 |
| SHIFTER FRONT | Shimano GRX820 |
| SHIFTER REAR | Shimano GRX820 |
| SEAT POST | MERIDA EXPERT CC |
| SEAT CLAMP | MERIDA EXPERT |
| Saddle | MERIDA EXPERT SL |
| Chain | Shimano M7100 |
| CRANK | Shimano GRX820 |
| FREEWHEEL | Shimano M7100 |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BBR60 |
| Wheelset | Easton EA70 AX |
| Tyre Front | Maxxis Rambler |
| Tyre Rear | Maxxis Rambler |
| AXLE REAR | MERIDA EXPERT TR |
* All specifications listed are subject to change without notice. Please note that our specifications may be impacted by manufacturer component substitution changes caused by high global demand for bikes and resulting supply chain issues in the bike industry. We recommend confirming the specifications with your local Evo Cycles showroom if you have any questions.
Bike Weight: Many brands strive to list the lowest possible weight, but in reality weight can vary based on frame size, finish, hardware and accessories. The most accurate way to determine any bike's weight is to have your local showroom weigh it for you.
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