Silex 400 2026

The Silex is Merida's modern gravel/adventure bike. Available in a large range of options to suit all needs and budget there is a Silex for anyone ready for the world of drop-bar off-roading.

The Silex 400 offers outstanding value for money with a high quality aluminium frame and carbon fork that pairs off-road ready handling with all-road versatility, while the Shimano GRX groupset covers all braking and shifting duties.

Key features - 

• 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 GRX 2 x 10 drivetrain
• Shimano GRX hydraulic disc brakes
• Shimano GRX chainset
• 12mm bolt through axles
• Multiple mounting points for bags, cages and fenders

SIZING - 

• XXS: >155cm
• XS: 153 - 164cm
• S: 165-177cm
• M: 173-185cm
• L: 181-192cm
• XL: 188cm+

Specifications::Silex 400

• Discipline: Gravel/Adventure

• Material: Aluminium

• Front Travel: Rigid

• Rear Travel: N/A

• Wheel Size: 700c

• Warranty: Lifetime

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
Headset - Acros ICR Merida External neck w/diecast splitring
Stem - Merida Team CC III; material: aluminium; 31.8 mm diameter; -6 degree rise; Length: 80mm all sizes
Handlebar - Merida Expert GRII; material: aluminium; (XXS-S) - 400mm wide, M - 420mm wide, (L-XL) - 440mm wide
Grip - Merida Road Expert
Brake Type - Hydraulic Disc
Brake Lever - Shimano GRX 410
Front Brake - Shimano GRX400; Hydraulic disc with Shimano RT54; 180mm
Rear Brake - Shimano GRX400; Hydraulic disc with Shimano RT54; 180mm
Front Tyre - Maxxis Rambler; 700x45C; kevlar bead; TR; EXO
Rear Tyre - Maxxis Rambler; 700x45C; kevlar bead; TR; EXO
Wheel Size - 700c
Rim - Merida Expert SL III; 23mm inner rim width; 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
Speeds - 20
Front Derailleur - Shimano GRX400
Rear Derailleur - Shimano GRX400
Shift Levers - Front: Shimano GRX 400; disc, Rear: Shimano GRX 400; disc
Chain - KMC X10
Cassette - Shimano CS-HG50; 11-36 teeth; 10 speed
Chainset - Shimano GRX600; 46-30 tooth chainset; Crank length: (XXS-XS) - 165mm, (S-M) - 170mm, (L-XL) - 172.5mm
Bottom Bracket - Attached
Pedals - Not included
Saddle - Merida Comp SL; 25% recycled material; V-mount
Seat Post - Merida Comp CC; 27.2mm diameter; in-line; material: aluminium