Silex 200 - Low Key Green (Black) - MY26

Highlights: Robust aluminium frame with MTB Inspired gravel geometry for off-road stability Full carbon fork with tapered steerer, mounting points and routing for a dynamo hub Shimano ESSA 1 x 8 drivetrain FSA Omega Chainset Shimano ESSA mechanical disc brakes 12mm bolt through axles Multiple mounting points for bags, cages and fenders Entry-level aluminium gravel bike with 1 x 8 Shimano ESSA drivetrain and mechanical disc brakes. Ideal for off-road adventures or commuting. 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. Specification Frame Lite II - 6066 triple butted hydroformed and smooth welded aluminium with internal cable routing. Tapered head tube, Inboard disc mounts. Threaded BB, 142 x 12mm axle standard, Max tyre size 700 x 45c (42c with mudguards) Fork Merida Silex II CF2; Tapered; material: carbon; 700x47C max. tyre size Gears 8 Shifters Front: Shimano Essa, Rear: Shimano Essa Rear Derailleur Shimano ESSA ; RD-U2000 Bottom Bracket Shimano UN101 Chain Shimano HG40 Chainset Shimano Essa; 40 tooth chainset; Crank length: (XXS-L) - 170mm, XL - 175mm Cassette Shimano Essa HG 300; 11-45 teeth; 8 speed Brake Lever Shimano Essa Front Brake Shimano Essa; Mechanical Disc with Shimano RT10; 180mm Rear Brake Shimano Essa; Mechanical Disc with Shimano RT10; 180mm Grip Merida Road Comp Handlebar Merida Expert GRII; material: aluminium; (XXS-S) - 400mm wide, M - 420mm wide, (L-XL) - 440mm wide Stem Merida Comp CC; material: aluminium; 31.8 mm diameter; -7 degree rise; Length: 80mm all sizes Head Set Acros ICR Merida External neck w/diecast splitring Pedal Not included Saddle Merida Comp SL; 22% recycled material; V-mount Seat Post Merida Comp CC; 27.2mm diameter; in-line; material: aluminium Wheel Size 700c Rims Merida Comp SL II; 23mm inner rim width; 24mm rim depth; material: aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) Spokes Black stainless Front Hub Shimano HB-TC500; 100x12mm; 28 spoke; Centerlock Rear Hub Shimano FH-TC500-HM; 12-142mm; 28 Spoke; Centerlock Front Tyre Maxxis Rambler; 700x45C; wire; EXO, Tanwall Rear Tyre Maxxis Rambler; 700x45C; wire; EXO, Tanwall Colour Low Key Green (Black) Season 2026 Other Disc cooler F