The Merida Silex is a highly versatile and award-winning aluminum gravel bike engineered for riders who love the road less traveled, backcountry exploration, and demanding all-weather journeys. Considered a certified star buy due to its incredible value for money, it features a ground-up design inspired by modern mountain bike geometry. By pairing long top and head tubes with a short stem, it delivers exceptionally nimble, stable, and confidence-inspiring handling on loose, technical off-road terrain.
The pedigree of the Silex concept is unmatched, having won the Gravel World Championship with Matej Mohoric. This second-generation model features a revised fork design that allows for an easy swap to a suspension fork without messing with the bike's geometry, alongside 12mm bolt-through axles for maximum frame stiffness.
Ready for any bikepacking epic or fully loaded commute, the frame comes equipped with five sets of bottle bosses, dedicated rack and fender mounts, and internal routing compatibility for both dropper seatposts and advanced dynamo lighting systems.
MTB-Inspired Gravel Geometry: Crafted with a high-quality aluminum frame featuring a longer cockpit and shorter stem for exceptional off-road stability, control, and upright comfort.
Full Carbon Tapered Fork: High-performance carbon fiber construction with a tapered steerer, multiple integrated mounting points for adventure gear cages, and clean internal routing for a dynamo hub.
Shimano GRX 2 x 10 Drivetrain: Equipped with a dedicated, gravel-specific 20-speed Shimano GRX groupset and GRX chainset, delivering tight gear steps on the flats and ultra-low climbing ratios for steep, loose inclines.
Shimano GRX Hydraulic Disc Brakes: Premium, gravel-optimized hydraulic stopping power paired with oversized 180mm rotors flat-mounted on the chainstay for excellent force dissipation and effortless control in all weather conditions.
Thru-Axle Design: Features stiff 12mm front and rear bolt-through axles that greatly improve wheel security, frame rigidity, and precise disc brake alignment over rough terrain.
Ultimate Adventure Mounts: Packed with multiple dedicated frame fixing points to effortlessly carry bags, water cages, protective mudguards, and heavy-duty rear pannier cargo racks.