Merida Silex 7000 Gravel Bike Matt Anthracite/Gloss Black

The Merida Silex 7000 Gravel Bike is built to be a versatile machine that combines comfort with speed and efficiency for a dynamic ride. Whether you're after a highly qualified commuter or pressing into adventure road racing the Silex 7000 is ready to roll from day one.  It's hard to go wrong with the gravel specific 2X11 speed Shimano GRX810 Groupset. which is built to excel offroad. With its crisp shifting and reliable design this bike igives you serious speed that will give you confidence at the same time. The CF2 Carbon Frame and fork are extremely light and minimises some of the bumps off-road, yet is still tough enough to handle the rough stuff on the gravel.

You won't have to worry about your braking power as the Shimano GRX810 Hydraulic Disc Brakes give you unmatched braking power which performs in all weather conditions so that you never get caught out. The Fulcrum Racing DB Wheels are built to perform, matched with the wider 700x38 Maxxis Rambler Tyres which offer speed and grip so that you're comfortable on gravel, dirt and can still let it rip on the road. The 7000 is a step up from the Silex 4000, upgrading the drivetrain to a 2x11 setup instead of a lower quality 2x10 speed drivetrain, with better rims and braking for a slightly better overall feel that will make a difference for some riders.

The Silex 7000 is a high end gravel bike with a carbon frame, gravel specific groupset and quality braking for a ride that offers control. comfort and a fair bit of speed too.

Features

Shifting Simplicity: The majority of SILEX models are fitted with 1x drivetrains for simplicity, resulting in weight reduction and fewer moving parts. A 1x can deliver 98 % of the gear range of a 50-34 compact chainset with an 11-32 road set up.

New Tech: Featuring 12 mm bolt through axles for maximum frame stiffness, making wheel alignment much easier when refitting. The flat mount rear brake is mounted on the chainstay for better dissipation of braking forces and protecting it from damage in the rear triangle. Disc cooler technology draws heat away through CNC-milled cooling fins, particularly important when you are fully loaded.

Fully Loaded: In line with the design ethos of versatility and go anywhere, the SILEX is available with a wide range of luggage and accessory options, including frame bags and big saddle packs. The frame features fender mounts on the rear triangle as well as on the fork, transferring the SILEX quickly and easily into a fast training bike for the winter or a versatile commuting and touring bike.

Go Big: As standard, the SILEX comes with 700x38c tyres and the SILEX+ with 650Bx45c. The maximum tyre size for 700c wheels is 42 mm (road profile) while with 650B wheels being fitted, tyres up to 50 mm wide road profile tyres on the carbon and up to 42 mm on the aluminium bikes can be run.