Merida Silex 8000 Gravel Bike Low Key Green/Gold/Black
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The Merida Silex 8000 Gravel Bike is an all-road and gravel bike ready for back lane adventures, gravel roads, and forest trails. Featuring a strong, lightweight carbon frame, fork, and wheels, it includes mounting points for luggage, water bottles, fenders, and rear racks, making it adventure-ready. The Carbon CF2 fork enhances ride comfort and steering precision across terrains, while the Shimano 2x12 drivetrain is ideal for flats and climbs. Shimano GRX hydraulic disc brakes provide superior stopping power, and Maxxis Rambler tires ensure great off-road grip. The Silex 8000, inspired by modern mountain bike geometry, boasts a long top tube, head tube, and short stem for comfort and nimbleness. This bike seamlessly transitions from daily commutes to weekend gravel grinds, bikepacking trips, and forest trails, combining style, comfort, and functionality.
Merida Silex 8000 Gravel Bike Low Key Green/Gold/Black
- Shimano Di2 shifters
- Carbon frame, fork, and wheels
- Shimano GRX825 2x12 groupset
- Hydraulic disc brakes
SHIMANO GRX825 DRIVETRAIN
The wide-range gravel-specific Shimano GRX 2x12-speed groupset is durable and will make light work of the ups and downs on your next bikepacking adventure.
MULTIPLE MOUNTING POINTS
Easily attach cages, bags, and fenders to the multiple mounting points. The confident mountain bike-inspired handling of the Silex means it remains incredibly stable even when loaded up with luggage.
HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES
Hydraulic disc brakes offer better braking performance in all conditions, including wet weather and off-road. The hydraulic system offers greater control and better feedback through your levers for increased braking confidence!
Your Questions Answered!
What is the Silex 8000 used for?
The Silex 8000 truly is an all-rounder bike that is capable on roads, paths, forest trails, dirt tracks, and gravel roads.
Why choose the Silex 8000?
An amazing all-round bike, no matter your intended use, the Silex has it covered. The sleek carbon frame, carbon forks and wheels 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 off-road. 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.
Who is the Silex 8000 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-specific components. If you want to be able to seamlessly transition between road and dirt, being able to ride without watching the time and heading wherever you feel the urge, and then to immediately transition to your daily commute, the Silex 8000 is the perfect bike for you.
SKU | Merida25SILEX8000LowKeyGreenGoldBlack |
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Season | 2025 |
Sizing SKUs | XS: MERE2500412, SM: MERE2500413, MD: MERE2500414, LG: MERE2500415, XL: MERE2500416 |
Click & Collect | Yes |
Colour | Green |
Frame | SILEX CF2 II MAT carbon 700x47C maxWHS 100x12142x12 AST BSA BBR |
Frame Material | Carbon |
Fork | MERIDA SILEX CF2 II; Tapered; MAT carbon; 700x47C max. WHS |
Fork Material | Carbon |
Speeds | 2 x 12 |
Front Gears | Double |
Groupset Brand | Shimano |
Rear Gears | 12 Speed |
Crankset | 170 mm-XS/S, 172,5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL |
Chain | Shimano M8100 |
Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
Brakes | Shimano GRX825 Di2 |
Derailleur Front | Shimano GRX825 Di2 |
Derailleur Rear | Shimano GRX825 Di2 |
Cassette | Shimano GRX HG7111-36T 12 speed |
Wheel Size | 700c |
Rims | Easton EC70 AX; 100x12 WHF; 142x12 WHR;24 IWR; 21 HRI; Centerlock; MAT carbon |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BBR60 |
Handlebar | Easton EC70 AX; MAT carbon; 400mm (XS-S) , 420mm (M) , 440mm (L/XL) |
Grips | MERIDA ROAD Expert |
Stem | MERIDA TEAM CC III; MAT aluminium; 31.8 DSH; -6 ASD |
Saddle | SCRATCH M5 AGX; V-mount adapter; incl. MERIDA minitool |
Seatpost | MERIDA TEAM SL; 27.2 DSP; 15 SSB; Carbon; S-Flex |
Merida Silex Sizing Chart

Legend
ST Seat Tube
TT Top Tube
CS Chain Stay Length
HTA Head Tube Angle
STA Seat Tube Angle
BD Bottom Bracket Drop
HT Head Tube
FL Fork Length
R Reach
S Stack
WB Wheel Base
Size |
XS | SM | MD | LG | XL | Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | Frame Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL | ST Seat Tube (mm) | 440 | 470 | 500 | 530 | 560 | TT Top Tube (mm) | 550 | 565 | 580 | 600 | 620 | CS Chain Stay Length (mm) | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | HTA Head Tube Angle (°) | 69.5 | 69.5 | 69.5 | 69.5 | 69.5 | STA Seat Tube Angle (°) | 74.5 | 74.5 | 74.5 | 74.5 | 74.5 | HT Head Tube (mm) | 130 | 150 | 170 | 190 | 210 | R Reach (mm) | 392 | 402 | 412 | 426 | 441 | S Stack (mm) | 570 | 588 | 607 | 626 | 645 | WB Wheel Base (mm) | 1048 | 1065 | 1082 | 1104 | 1126 |