Merida SILEX 700 - Gravel Bike - 2026 - elegant wildberry

A fantastic adventure gravel bike at a very affordable price. 

Dreaming of big cycling adventures doesn’t mean you don’t appreciate practicality. The Merida SILEX 700 features a high-quality aluminum frame and a carbon fork, offering adventure-ready performance at an affordable price. With a Shimano GRX 12-speed drivetrain featuring a single chainring, it delivers precise shifting and powerful brake performance. Combined with Merida’s proven mountain bike-inspired geometry and shock-absorbing, tubeless ready 45mm tires from Maxxis, it’s suitable for both backcountry adventures and daily use.

The SILEX turns every ride into an adventure, whether you’re tackling a multi-day gravel bikepacking tour or simply want to take the most scenic route to work. With multiple test wins and rave reviews from the trade press, it remains absolutely stable even when loaded with gear, yet is still fast and fun when you open the throttle. Thanks to the carbon and aluminum frame options, there’s a SILEX for every budget. All models feature multiple mounting points for gravel cages, bottle cages, and accessories, as well as other features that make this all-round drop-bar bicycle so versatile.

Thanks to the elegant WIRE PORT cable routing, the bicycle boasts a clean look. Additionally, it doesn’t interfere with mounting a handlebar bag. The carbon fork used on all models features multiple mounting points and internal cable routing for a hub dynamo. Thanks to the option to use 1x or 2x drivetrains, you can choose your gear ratio based on specific requirements or personal preferences. The SILEX opens up a wide range of possibilities.

Features of Merida SILEX 700:

• Award-winning aluminum frame with lowered chain stays for 45 mm tire clearance
• HFS – HYDRO FORMING
• Carbon fork with mounting points for luggage and cable routing for hub dynamo
• Relaxed head angle and mtb-like geometry for stability on the trail
• Shimano GRX 1x12-speed gravel groupset with a wide gear range
• WIRE PORT cable routing for a clean look and scratch-free bag mounting
• Multiple mounting options for gravel bottle cages, bags, and fenders
• X-TAPER steerer