The Silex 7000 is a carbon gravel bike built on the second-generation Silex platform, pairing a CF2 carbon frame and fork with Shimano's GRX820 1x12 groupset, GRX hydraulic disc brakes on 180mm rotors and a carbon Easton EC70 AX wheelset. It's a light, capable build for riders who want to go further and faster on mixed terrain.
Rather than reworking a road or cyclocross bike, the original Silex started from modern MTB-inspired geometry: a long top tube, a tall head tube and a short stem, giving nimble, confidence-inspiring handling on loose ground. It was well received by press and riders alike and became known as one of the most comfortable and versatile bikes in Merida's line-up.
The Gen 2 frame keeps those qualities but leans further into off-road riding, with a head angle 1.5 degrees slacker than before and room for bigger-volume tyres, up to 700 x 45c (42c with mudguards). A revised fork design means you can fit a suspension fork without upsetting the geometry, and the longer fork with a shorter head tube gives the bike a much cleaner look than the first generation. Matej Mohoric won the 2023 Gravel World Championships on the new Silex a week before it launched, which says plenty about its pace on rough terrain.
Flat-mount brake calipers sit on the chainstay for a neat, flush fit, and on the carbon frame they're mounted on CNC-machined aluminium Disc Cooler fins that Merida says cut operating temperatures by up to 35%, which matters most on long descents with a loaded bike. Five sets of bottle bosses, internal dropper routing and dynamo compatibility make it just as ready for adventure as it is for racing.
Features
- CF2 carbon II frame with MTB-inspired gravel geometry for stable but nimble handling
- Silex CF2 II full carbon fork with tapered steerer; suspension-fork compatible geometry
- Shimano GRX820 1x12 drivetrain with a 42T chainring and 10-51T cassette
- Shimano GRX820 hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors front and rear
- Disc Cooler technology to help manage brake temperatures
- Easton EC70 AX carbon wheelset with 24mm inner rim width
- Maxxis Rambler 700 x 45c EXO tyres; clearance up to 45c (42c with mudguards)
- Five sets of bottle bosses, plus dropper and dynamo routing
Specifications
DisciplineGravel
MaterialCarbon
Wheel Size700c
WarrantyLifetime (frame)
Frame - CF2 carbon II, gravel geometry for stable but nimble handling. Tapered head tube, inboard disc mounts, threaded BB, 142 x 12mm axle standard, Disc Cooler technology, max tyre size 700 x 45c (42c with mudguards)
Fork - Silex CF2 II; full carbon; tapered steerer; 100 x 12mm axle standard; max tyre size 700 x 45c (42c with mudguards)
Headset - 320.52.631
Stem - Merida Team CC III; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; -6 degree rise; 80mm (all sizes)
Handlebar - Merida Expert GRII; aluminium; 400mm (XS-S), 420mm (M), 440mm (L-XL)
Bar tape - Merida Expert
Brake levers - Shimano GRX820
Front brake - Shimano GRX820 hydraulic disc; Shimano RT64 180mm rotor
Rear brake - Shimano GRX820 hydraulic disc; Shimano RT64 180mm rotor
Shift levers - Shimano GRX820
Rear derailleur - Shimano GRX822
Speeds - 12
Chainset - Shimano GRX820; 42T; 170mm (XS-S), 172.5mm (M), 175mm (L-XL)
Bottom bracket - Shimano SM-BBR60
Cassette - Shimano CS-M7100; 10-51T; 12 speed
Chain - Shimano M7100
Wheelset - Easton EC70 AX; carbon rims; 24mm inner rim width; 21mm rim depth; 100 x 12mm front, 142 x 12mm rear; Centerlock
Wheel size - 700c
Front tyre - Maxxis Rambler; 700 x 45c; Kevlar bead; TR; EXO
Rear tyre - Maxxis Rambler; 700 x 45c; Kevlar bead; TR; EXO
Saddle - Merida Expert SL; V-mount; includes Merida minitool
Seatpost - Merida Expert CC; carbon; 27.2mm diameter; 15mm layback
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The Silex 7000 is a carbon gravel bike built on the second-generation Silex platform, pairing a CF2 carbon frame and fork with Shimano's GRX820 1x12 groupset, GRX hydraulic disc brakes on 180mm rotors and a carbon Easton EC70 AX wheelset. It's a light, capable build for riders who want to go further and faster on mixed terrain.
Rather than reworking a road or cyclocross bike, the original Silex started from modern MTB-inspired geometry: a long top tube, a tall head tube and a short stem, giving nimble, confidence-inspiring handling on loose ground. It was well received by press and riders alike and became known as one of the most comfortable and versatile bikes in Merida's line-up.
The Gen 2 frame keeps those qualities but leans further into off-road riding, with a head angle 1.5 degrees slacker than before and room for bigger-volume tyres, up to 700 x 45c (42c with mudguards). A revised fork design means you can fit a suspension fork without upsetting the geometry, and the longer fork with a shorter head tube gives the bike a much cleaner look than the first generation. Matej Mohoric won the 2023 Gravel World Championships on the new Silex a week before it launched, which says plenty about its pace on rough terrain.
Flat-mount brake calipers sit on the chainstay for a neat, flush fit, and on the carbon frame they're mounted on CNC-machined aluminium Disc Cooler fins that Merida says cut operating temperatures by up to 35%, which matters most on long descents with a loaded bike. Five sets of bottle bosses, internal dropper routing and dynamo compatibility make it just as ready for adventure as it is for racing.
Features
- CF2 carbon II frame with MTB-inspired gravel geometry for stable but nimble handling
- Silex CF2 II full carbon fork with tapered steerer; suspension-fork compatible geometry
- Shimano GRX820 1x12 drivetrain with a 42T chainring and 10-51T cassette
- Shimano GRX820 hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors front and rear
- Disc Cooler technology to help manage brake temperatures
- Easton EC70 AX carbon wheelset with 24mm inner rim width
- Maxxis Rambler 700 x 45c EXO tyres; clearance up to 45c (42c with mudguards)
- Five sets of bottle bosses, plus dropper and dynamo routing
Specifications
DisciplineGravel
MaterialCarbon
Wheel Size700c
WarrantyLifetime (frame)
Frame - CF2 carbon II, gravel geometry for stable but nimble handling. Tapered head tube, inboard disc mounts, threaded BB, 142 x 12mm axle standard, Disc Cooler technology, max tyre size 700 x 45c (42c with mudguards)
Fork - Silex CF2 II; full carbon; tapered steerer; 100 x 12mm axle standard; max tyre size 700 x 45c (42c with mudguards)
Headset - 320.52.631
Stem - Merida Team CC III; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; -6 degree rise; 80mm (all sizes)
Handlebar - Merida Expert GRII; aluminium; 400mm (XS-S), 420mm (M), 440mm (L-XL)
Bar tape - Merida Expert
Brake levers - Shimano GRX820
Front brake - Shimano GRX820 hydraulic disc; Shimano RT64 180mm rotor
Rear brake - Shimano GRX820 hydraulic disc; Shimano RT64 180mm rotor
Shift levers - Shimano GRX820
Rear derailleur - Shimano GRX822
Speeds - 12
Chainset - Shimano GRX820; 42T; 170mm (XS-S), 172.5mm (M), 175mm (L-XL)
Bottom bracket - Shimano SM-BBR60
Cassette - Shimano CS-M7100; 10-51T; 12 speed
Chain - Shimano M7100
Wheelset - Easton EC70 AX; carbon rims; 24mm inner rim width; 21mm rim depth; 100 x 12mm front, 142 x 12mm rear; Centerlock
Wheel size - 700c
Front tyre - Maxxis Rambler; 700 x 45c; Kevlar bead; TR; EXO
Rear tyre - Maxxis Rambler; 700 x 45c; Kevlar bead; TR; EXO
Saddle - Merida Expert SL; V-mount; includes Merida minitool
Seatpost - Merida Expert CC; carbon; 27.2mm diameter; 15mm layback
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