Merida Silex 400 (2023)

Merida - Silex 400

The Silex series is Merida's gravel bike line-up. A versatile road bike that is also not too shy for an excursion on gravel or forest trails. Its modern, MTB-inspired geometry with long head tube and top tube as well as short stem guarantees agile, confident handling.
In this variant of the Silex, the Silex 400, you can look forward to a robust Shimano GRX 2x10 transmission. The road bike shifting system, especially developed for gravel bikes, is not only reliable, it is also indestructible, because it combines design elements of Shimano MTB shifting systems in this group. Just like the transmission, the Shimano GRX 400 hydraulic disc brakes never let you down, even in mud and muck. The Maxxis Rambler tyres with a width of 38mm help you reach high speeds on the road thanks to smaller centre lugs at high air pressure, and the side lugs provide you with traction off-road at lower air pressure. It's a perfect fit for this unique gravel bike!

Frame details

Merida uses triple hydroformed 6066 aluminium on the Silex 400 to create a comfortable yet agile bike frame. Nowadays, a gravel bike not only means sport, but also travel adventures, so the Merida Silex is equipped with 3 bottle cage mounts, a rack mount and mounts on the fork for e.g. Frontrunner bags. Durability has also been taken into account; the cables and cable sheaths have been routed into the frame so that they are optimally protected from wind and weather. To make servicing easier and to increase lateral stiffness, the bike is equipped with 12mm thru axles.