The Merida Silex 400 Gravel Bike is an all-road and gravel bike that comes ready for back lane adventures, gravel roads, and forest trails. With the same lightweight aluminium frame as more expensive models, this bike comes with all the fixing points for luggage, water bottles, fenders, and rear racks meaning it is ready for whatever adventure you want to throw at it. The Carbon CF2 fork increases ride comfort and precision in your steering no matter the terrain, while the gravel specific 2 x 10, 11-36T gear range of the Shimano GRX gearset is perfect for both faster flat sections and long climbs. The gravel-specific Shimano GRX hydraulic disc brakes offer superior stopping power no matter the weather or terrain, and the Maxxis Rambler tyres (with clearance to install up to 42mm tyres!) offer great grip for offroad rides. All of this combines to make Merida's most versatile and comfortable road bike ever. Not only will it feel at home on roads and paths and on your daily commutes, but it can seamlessly transition to those weekend gravel grinds, bikepacking trips or forest trails. 

The Silex 400's geometry draws inspiration from modern mountain bikes to create a bike that is amazingly comfortable and incredible nimble with a long top tube and head tube and a short stem. The Silex has confidence-inspiring handling in spades and due to its renown for comfort, not only is it a popular bike amongst the gravel crowd, but it also has a strong following from the comfort-focused road and commuting community. Aside from comfort and practicality, the Silex 400 offers amazing style with its sleek design, and internal cable routing leaving your cockpit uncluttered and clear. All of this forms to make a versatile bike that looks and feels amazing. 

Questions Answered

What is the Silex 400 used for?

The Silex 400 truly is an all-rounder bike that is capable on roads, paths, forest trails, dirt tracks, and gravel roads.

Why choose the Silex 400?

An amazing all-round bike, no matter your intended use, the Silex has it covered. The sleek frame and carbon forks will roll smoothly on roads and paths while the MTB inspired geometry, room for up to 42mm tyres and gravel specific hydraulic disc brakes and groupset make this bike just as capable offroad. The renowned comfort geometry means that no matter what you want to use it for, you will be comfortable from short to long days in the saddle. Multiple mounting points also give this bike the edge, meaning you can turn it into a commuter or bikepacking bike with ease. Finally, the triple-butted aluminium frame offers strength and durability in a lightweight option. All of these amazing features combine in the Silex 400 to make a high-quality, affordable package that is anything but basic.

Who is the Silex 400 designed for?

This bike is designed for the rider who wants a bike that can do it all, and who wants the next level up in gravel-secific components. If you want to be able to seemlessly transition between road and dirt, being able to ride without watching the time and heading wherever you feel the urge, and then to immidiately transition to your daily commute, the Silex 400 is the perfect bike for you. This bike has a maximum weight limit of 120kg.