The Merida Silex 600 Gravel Bike is your gateway to a world of adventure road and gravel riding so that you can head off-road with confidence.  Whether you after a highly qualified commuter or pressing into gravel riding the Silex 600 is ready to roll. It's hard to go wrong with the simple and efficient 1x11 speed SRAM Apex 1 Groupset. With its smooth shifting and simplicity of a 1x setup this lays the platform for the Silex 600 to shred. The CF2 carbon fork is light and minimises some of the rough and tumble of the gravel, while the reliable alloy frame will get the job done every single day.

You won't have to worry about your braking power as the SRAM APEX 1 Hydraulic Disc Brakes give you unmatched braking power which performs in all weather conditions. The wider 700x38 Maxxis Rambler Tyres are built for speed and grip so that you're comfortable on gravel, dirt and can still let it rip on the road. The 600 is right in the sweet spot of the Silex range for affordable 1x drivetrains, the 11 speed Apex is a noticeable improvement over the 2x10 speed GRX400 on the Silex 400. The Merida Silex 600 is a brilliant combination of spec that really does excel on the gravel with its carbon fork/alloy frame are light and compliant, while the 11 speed Apex 1 is crisp and easily controlled by the hydraulic disc brakes.

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.