Finance available with Novuna Personal Finance
A62511A00446
4711256494319
The Silex 700 XL Dark Red/Grey/Red is available at the following locations.
The item will be transferred to the location you choose during checkout.
If the item is not currently available to view at your desired location, please call your nearest store to arrange for it to be transferred.
Aluminium gravel bike with Shimano's excellent GRX820 groupset, Easton EA70 wheelset and hydraulic disc brakes.
Second generation of the Merida Silex. The original was a ground up design that rather than take a road or cyclocross bike and re-jig the recipe, started with modern MTB inspired geometry; long top and head tubes and a short stem, offering nimble, confidence-inspiring off road handling. It is fair to say that riding wise the original concept was incredibly well received by the press and consumers alike, at launch, it was hailed as the most comfortable and versatile bike Merida had ever made.Over time gravel has developed and riding has evolved, splitting in to racing and adventure. Silex remains all about the road less travelled, the spirit of adventure and camaraderie.The Silex retains all of the key qualities that made the original so successful but becomes more off-road capable with a 1.5 degree slacker head angle and bigger volume tyres. 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.A week before its launch, Matej Mohoric rode to victory at the 2023 Gravel World Championships proving it is fairly handy off-road!If we are absolutely honest, the looks of gen 1 were not to everyone's taste, the long headtube made the front end look awkward. Gen 2 runs a revised fork design meaning you can swap to a suspension fork without affecting the geometry and visually the longer fork and shorter headtube look far more appealing.To match the new off road capability all Silex models (with the exception of the 200) are equipped with 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 the carbon models calipers sit on top of CNCd aluminium Disc Cooler fins reducing operating temperatures by up to 35%; particularly important when running fully loaded.
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All bikes are built instore and pdi'd before carefully boxing up for shipping. Please be aware that some assembly would be required, although we do try to limit the amount as best we can.
*This excludes bikes purchased through Cycle To Work - Our standard bike shipping rate of £45 would apply
Pick up from store
If you choose to collect the bike from store, you will be entitled to a free basic bike fit. This will ensure your new bike will fit you perfectly and you'll be comfortable on your first ride! We will notify you via email to confirm collection / bike fit dates.
Returns (refunds and exchanges)
If you are unhappy with your item, please let us know. Our Returns Policy gives you 30 days to return or exchange an item bought with a valid receipt. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, we cannot offer you a refund or exchange.
To be eligible for a refund or exchange, goods must be returned in a re-saleable condition. That means your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. The item must be in the original packaging and returned with any accessories, labels and “free gifts” or bonus items.
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| 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 | Silex CF2 II; Full carbon; tapered steerer, 100 x12mm axle standard; Max tyre size: 700 x 45c (42c with mudguards) |
| Headset | 320.52.631 |
| Stem | Merida Team CC III; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; -6 degree rise - Length - 80mm (all sizes) |
| Handlebar | Merida Expert GRII; aluminium; 400mm (XS-S) , 420mm (M) , 440mm (L/XL) |
| Grip | Merida Expert |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic disc |
| Brake Lever | Shimano GRX820 |
| Brake Calipers | Front: Shimano GRX820; Hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT64; 180mm rotor Rear: Shimano GRX820; Hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT64; 160mm rotor |
| Tyres | Front: Maxxis Rambler; 700 x 45C; Kevlar bead; TR; EXO Rear: Maxxis Rambler; 700 x 45C; Kevlar bead; TR; EXO |
| Wheel Size | 700c |
| Wheels | Rims: Part of wheelset - Easton EA70 AX; 24mm inner rim width; 20mm rim depth; aluminium Spokes: Part of wheelset Front Hub: Part of wheelset - Easton EA70 AX; 100 x 12mm; Centerlock Rear Hub: Part of wheelset - Easton EA70 AX; 142 x 12mm; Centerlock |
| Speeds | 12 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX822 |
| Shift Levers | Shimano GRX820 |
| Chain | Shimano M7100 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-M7100; 10-51 teeth; 12 speed |
| Chainset | Shimano GRX820; 42 tooth chainset; Crank length - 170mm (XS/S), 172.5mm (M), 175mm (L/XL) |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BBR60 |
| Saddle | Merida Expert SL; V-mount; including Merida minitool |
| Seat Post | Merida Expert CC; 27.2mm diameter; 15mm layback; Carbon |
| Colours | Dark Red/Grey/Red |
| Sizes | L, M, S, XL, XS |
| Brand | Merida |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Barcodes | 4711256494319, 4711256494326, 4711256494333, 4711256494340, 4711256494357 |
| SKUs / Part Numbers | A62511A00442, A62511A00443, A62511A00444, A62511A00445, A62511A00446 |
Please note: Manufacturers can sometimes change the specification of the products from time to time.
Adventure & Gravel Frameset Bikes
£1499.00 £2199.00
with a £ 0.00 deposit.
The total charge for credit is £ 0.00.
Please note the above quotation is an indicative cost and actual monthly payments may vary by +/- 2p per month.
Credit subject to status and affordability. Terms & Conditions Apply. Onit Sports is a credit broker and is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Credit is provided by Novuna Personal Finance, a trading style of Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Financial Services Register no. 704348. The register can be accessed through http://www.fca.org.uk.
24 Month Representative Example:
Purchase Price (incl. VAT) £750
Deposit £75
Loan Amount £675
Interest/Total Charge for Credit £109.32
Total Amount Repayable £859.32
Balance Payable £784.32
By 24 Monthly Repayments of £32.68
15.9% APR Representative
Bank rate of interest 8.1% PA fixed
Please note the above quotation is an indicative cost and actual monthly payments may vary.
For Buy Now Pay Later and Deferred Interest Bearing Credit: Interest is charged from day 1 of your agreement, but not charged on any repayments made during the deferral period. On expiry of the deferral period, interest accrued during the deferral period will be applied to your repayments.
Consumer credit services are only available to over 18s and subject to status.
This is for estimation purposes only. Actual Finance Application is Completed During Checkout.
