The Silex 7000 is a carbon gravel and adventure bike, combining Merida's CF2 carbon frame and fork with Shimano's GRX820 1x12 groupset, GRX hydraulic disc brakes on 180mm rotors and a Shimano RX180 wheelset. It's a lighter, livelier step up the Silex range for riders who want to cover big distances off the tarmac.
The Silex was designed from the ground up rather than adapted from a road or cyclocross bike. It starts from modern MTB-inspired geometry, with a long top tube, tall head tube and short stem, which gives nimble, confidence-inspiring handling on loose and rough surfaces. This second-generation frame also uses a revised fork design, so you can swap to a suspension fork without upsetting the geometry.
Merida's Disc Cooler technology helps keep brake temperatures in check on long descents, while five sets of bottle bosses, routing for an internal dropper post and a fork with mounts and dynamo hub routing make it well suited to bikepacking and long days out. A carbon seatpost adds a little extra comfort over rough ground.
Features
- CF2 carbon II frame with MTB-inspired gravel geometry for off-road stability
- Full carbon Silex II CF2 fork with tapered steerer, mounts and dynamo hub routing
- 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
- Shimano RX180 wheelset with 12mm thru-axles
- Maxxis Rambler 700 x 45c EXO tyres
- Multiple mounting points for bags, cages and mudguards
Sizing
- XXS: under 155cm
- XS: 153cm - 164cm
- S: 165cm - 177cm
- M: 173cm - 185cm
- L: 181cm - 192cm
- XL: 188cm and over
Specifications
DisciplineGravel/
Adventure MaterialCarbon
Wheel Size700c
WarrantyLifetime
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 - Merida Silex II CF2; tapered; carbon; 700 x 47c max tyre size
Headset - Acros ICR Merida external neck with diecast split ring
Stem - Merida Team CC III; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; -6 degree rise; 80mm (all sizes)
Handlebar - Merida Expert GRII; aluminium; 400mm (XXS-S), 420mm (M), 440mm (L-XL)
Bar tape - Merida Road 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 (XXS-M), 172.5mm (L-XL)
Bottom bracket - Shimano SM-BBR60
Cassette - Shimano M7100; 10-51T; 12 speed
Chain - Shimano M6100-12
Wheelset - Shimano WH-RX180-700C; 25mm inner rim width; 25mm rim depth; aluminium; 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
Pedals - Not included
Saddle - Merida Expert SL; V-mount; includes Merida minitool
Seatpost - Merida Team SL; carbon; 27.2mm diameter; in-line
Silex 7000 2026
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The Silex 7000 is a carbon gravel and adventure bike, combining Merida's CF2 carbon frame and fork with Shimano's GRX820 1x12 groupset, GRX hydraulic disc brakes on 180mm rotors and a Shimano RX180 wheelset. It's a lighter, livelier step up the Silex range for riders who want to cover big distances off the tarmac.
The Silex was designed from the ground up rather than adapted from a road or cyclocross bike. It starts from modern MTB-inspired geometry, with a long top tube, tall head tube and short stem, which gives nimble, confidence-inspiring handling on loose and rough surfaces. This second-generation frame also uses a revised fork design, so you can swap to a suspension fork without upsetting the geometry.
Merida's Disc Cooler technology helps keep brake temperatures in check on long descents, while five sets of bottle bosses, routing for an internal dropper post and a fork with mounts and dynamo hub routing make it well suited to bikepacking and long days out. A carbon seatpost adds a little extra comfort over rough ground.
Features
- CF2 carbon II frame with MTB-inspired gravel geometry for off-road stability
- Full carbon Silex II CF2 fork with tapered steerer, mounts and dynamo hub routing
- 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
- Shimano RX180 wheelset with 12mm thru-axles
- Maxxis Rambler 700 x 45c EXO tyres
- Multiple mounting points for bags, cages and mudguards
Sizing
- XXS: under 155cm
- XS: 153cm - 164cm
- S: 165cm - 177cm
- M: 173cm - 185cm
- L: 181cm - 192cm
- XL: 188cm and over
Specifications
DisciplineGravel/
Adventure MaterialCarbon
Wheel Size700c
WarrantyLifetime
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 - Merida Silex II CF2; tapered; carbon; 700 x 47c max tyre size
Headset - Acros ICR Merida external neck with diecast split ring
Stem - Merida Team CC III; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; -6 degree rise; 80mm (all sizes)
Handlebar - Merida Expert GRII; aluminium; 400mm (XXS-S), 420mm (M), 440mm (L-XL)
Bar tape - Merida Road 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 (XXS-M), 172.5mm (L-XL)
Bottom bracket - Shimano SM-BBR60
Cassette - Shimano M7100; 10-51T; 12 speed
Chain - Shimano M6100-12
Wheelset - Shimano WH-RX180-700C; 25mm inner rim width; 25mm rim depth; aluminium; 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
Pedals - Not included
Saddle - Merida Expert SL; V-mount; includes Merida minitool
Seatpost - Merida Team SL; carbon; 27.2mm diameter; in-line
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