Dream big, without the big budget. The SILEX 200 is the entry to our world of adventure gravel riding, with our high-quality aluminium frame and lightweight carbon fork paired with affordable but durable components, such as a Shimano 1x8-speed ESSA drivetrain and grippy, comfortable 45 mm Maxxis tyres. It’s the perfect weekday companion that turns into a willing partner in crime for big weekend bikepacking adventures.
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:
| rotor front | Shimano RT10, 180mm |
| seat clamp | MERIDA EXPERT, |
| seat post | MERIDA COMP CC, 27.2 DSP, 0 SSB, MAT aluminium |
| hub front | Shimano HB-TC500, 100x12 WHF, 28 SPH, Centerlock |
| rotor rear | Shimano RT10, 180mm |
| saddle | MERIDA COMP SL, 25% recycled material, V-mount, |
| frame | SILEX LITE II, MAT aluminium, 700x45C max.WHS, 100x12/142x12 AST, BSA BBR, |
| fork | MERIDA SILEX II CF2, Tapered, MAT carbon, 700x47C max. WHS |
| handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT GRII, MAT aluminium, 400mm (XXS-XS-S), 420mm (M), 440mm (L-XL), |
| headset | Acros ICR MERIDA EXTERNAL neck w/diecast splitring, |
| hub rear | Shimano FH-TC500-HM, 12-142 WHR, 28 SPH, Centerlock |
| tyre front | Maxxis Rambler, 700x45C, fold, TR, EXO, |
| tyre rear | Maxxis Rambler, 700x45C, fold, TR, EXO, |
| brake front | Shimano Essa, Mechanical disc |
| brake rear | Shimano Essa, Mechanical disc |
| chain | Shimano HG40, |
| crankset | Shimano Essa, 40 ACT |
| crank length | 170 mm-XXS/XS/S/M/L, 175 mm-XL, |
| bottom bracket | Shimano UN101, |
| derailleur rear | Shimano ESSA, RD-U2000 |
| cassette | Shimano Essa HG 300, 11-45, 8sp, |
| grip | MERIDA ROAD Comp, |
| stem | MERIDA COMP CC, MAT aluminium, 31.8 DSH, -7 ASD |
| rim | MERIDA COMP SL II, 23 IWR, 24 HRI, MAT aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included), |
| shifter front | Shimano Essa, |
| shifter rear | Shimano Essa, |
| Fork Material | Carbon |
| Groupset Brand | Shimano |
| Frame Material | Alloy |
| Shifting Type | Mechanical |
| Pedals Included | No |
| Ride Style | Gravel |
| ROTOR FRONT | Shimano RT10, 180mm |
| Brake Type | Mechanical Disc Brake |
| Drivetrain Gearing | 1 x 8 |
| Groupset Model | ESSA |
| SEAT CLAMP | MERIDA EXPERT, |
| SEAT POST | MERIDA COMP CC, 27.2 DSP, 0 SSB, MAT aluminium |
| Hub Front | Shimano HB-TC500, 100x12 WHF, 28 SPH, Centerlock |
| ROTOR REAR | Shimano RT10, 180mm |
| Saddle | MERIDA COMP SL, 25% recycled material, V-mount, |
| FRAME | SILEX LITE II, MAT aluminium, 700x45C max.WHS, 100x12/142x12 AST, BSA BBR, |
| Fork | MERIDA SILEX II CF2, Tapered, MAT carbon, 700x47C max. WHS |
| Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT GRII, MAT aluminium, 400mm (XXS-XS-S), 420mm (M), 440mm (L-XL), |
| Headset | Acros ICR MERIDA EXTERNAL neck w/diecast splitring, |
| Hub Rear | Shimano FH-TC500-HM, 12-142 WHR, 28 SPH, Centerlock |
| Tyre Front | Maxxis Rambler, 700x45C, fold, TR, EXO, |
| Tyre Rear | Maxxis Rambler, 700x45C, fold, TR, EXO, |
| Brake Front | Shimano Essa, Mechanical disc |
| Brake Rear | Shimano Essa, Mechanical disc |
| Chain | Shimano HG40, |
| Crankset | Shimano Essa, 40 ACT |
| Crank Length | 170 mm-XXS/XS/S/M/L, 175 mm-XL, |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano UN101, |
| DERAILLEUR REAR | Shimano ESSA, RD-U2000 |
| Cassette | Shimano Essa HG 300, 11-45, 8sp, |
| Grip | MERIDA ROAD Comp, |
| Stem | MERIDA COMP CC, MAT aluminium, 31.8 DSH, -7 ASD |
| Rim | MERIDA COMP SL II, 23 IWR, 24 HRI, MAT aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included), |
| SHIFTER FRONT | Shimano Essa, |
| SHIFTER REAR | Shimano Essa, |
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