- Over time gravel has evolved, splitting in to racing and adventure. Silex remains all about the road less travelled, the spirit of adventure and camaraderie. The new Mission platform takes on the role of racing. That's not to say the Silex was a slouch off-road, a week before its launch, Matej Mohoric won the 2023 Gravel World Championships! The Silex concept was a ground up design that rather than taking a road or cyclocross bike and re-jigging the recipe, started with modern MTB inspired geometry; long top and head tubes and a short stem, offering nimble, confidence-inspiring off road handling. This 2nd gen frame runs a revised fork design meaning you can swap to a suspension fork without affecting the geometry. All frames have five sets of bottle bosses, the aluminium frame has rack mounting points offering multiple luggage carrying options for any adventure and has the ability to run internal routed dropper posts and even dynamo systems. All Silex (except the 200) feature powerful hydraulic disc brakes and 180mm rotors. Calipers are mounted on the chainstay for better dissipation of braking forces using the flat-mount standard for a neat, flush fit. On carbon models calipers sit on CNCd aluminium Disc Cooler fins reducing operating temperatures by up to 35%; particularly important when running fully loaded.
- Frame: CF2 carbon II, gravel geometry for stable but nimble handling. Tapered head tube Inboard disc mounts. Threaded BB, 142 x12mm axle standard, Disc Cooler technology, Max tyre size 700 x 45c (42c with mudguards)
- Fork: Merida Silex II CF2; Tapered; material: carbon; 700x47C max. tyre size
- Headset: Acros ICR Merida External neck w/diecast splitring
- Stem: Merida Team CC III; material: aluminium; 31.8 mm diameter; -6 degree rise; Length: 80mm all sizes
- Handlebar: Merida Expert GRII; material: aluminium; (XXS-S) - 400mm wide, M - 420mm wide, (L-XL) - 440mm wide
- Grip: Merida Road Expert
- Brake Type: Hydraulic Disc
- Brake Lever: Shimano GRX820
- Brake Calipers: Front: Shimano GRX820; Hydraulic disc with Shimano RT64; 180mm Rear: Shimano GRX820; Hydraulic disc with Shimano RT64; 180mm
- Tyres: Front: Maxxis Rambler; 700x45C; kevlar bead; TR; EXO Rear: Maxxis Rambler; 700x45C; kevlar bead; TR; EXO
- Wheel Size: 700c
- Wheels: Rims: Shimano WH-RX180-700C; CL; 100x12mm; 142x12mm; 25mm inner rim width; 25mm rim depth; Centerlock; material: aluminium Spokes: Part of wheelset - Shimano WH-RX180-700C Front Hub: Part of wheelset - Shimano WH-RX180-700C Rear Hub: Part of wheelest - Shimano WH-RX180-700C
- Speeds: 12
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX822
- Shift Levers: Front: Shimano GRX820, Rear: Shimano GRX820
- Chain: Shimano M6100-12
- Cassette: Shimano M7100; 10-51 teeth; 12 speed
- Chainset: Shimano GRX820; 42 tooth chainset; Crank length: (XXS-M) - 170mm, (L-XL) - 172.5mm
- Bottom Bracket: Shimano SM-BBR60
- Pedals: Not included
- Saddle: Merida Expert SL; 6% recycled and 23% nature material; V-mount; incl. Merida minitool
- Seat Post: Merida Team SL; 27.2mm diameter; in-line; material: carbon
- DeliveryDelivery to England, Scottish Lowlands & Wales:
- £60 and under order value is £5.00 shipping
- Over £60 is free shipping unless stated otherwise
- Bulky items may incur a surcharge
Delivery to the Scottish Highlands and Rural Postcodes (Zones 4 and 5)- £80 and under order value is £10 shipping
- £80.01-£120 order value is £5 shipping
- Over £120 is free shipping except for Bikes
£60 delivery fee charged on all BikesSorry, we do not ship to Ireland or the rest of the world.Returns (refunds and exchanges)If you are unhappy with your item, please let us know. Our Returns Policy gives you 30 days to return or exchange an item bought with a valid receipt. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, we cannot offer you a refund or exchange.To be eligible for a refund or exchange, goods must be returned in a re-saleable condition. That means your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. The item must be in the original packaging and returned with any accessories, labels and “free gifts” or bonus items.