The Merida Silex 200 Gravel Bike is the entry-level all-road and gravel bike of the Silex range and comes ready for back lane adventures, gravel roads, and forest trails. While the Silex 200 is the entry-level bike of the range, it is anything but basic! 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 11-34 gear range of the Shimano Sora gearset is perfect for both faster flat sections and long climbs. The mechanical disc brakes offer superior stopping power no matter the weather or terrain, and the Maxxis Rambler 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 200's geometry draws inspiration from modern mountain bikes to create a bike that is amazingly comfortable and incredibly 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, it's popular bike amongst both the gravel crowdand  the comfort-focused road and commuting community. The Silex 200 offers amazing style with its sleek design, and internal cable routing leaving your cockpit uncluttered and clear. All of this combines to make a versatile bike that looks and feels amazing, but at an affordable price, making the Silex 200 the perfect entry-level all-road bike. 

Questions Answered

What is the Silex 200 used for?

The Silex 200 truly is an all-rounder bike that is capable on roads, paths, forest trails, dirt tracks, and gravel roads.

Why choose the Silex 200?

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, wide 38c tyres and mechanical disc brakes 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 range's entry-level bike the Silex 200 in an affordable package that is anything but basic

Who is the Silex 200 designed for?

This bike is designed for the entry-level rider who wants a bike that can do it all! 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 200 is the perfect bike for you.