{"id":2512,"date":"2025-01-21T11:33:07","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T11:33:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offtherockcycles.co.uk\/2\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2512"},"modified":"2025-01-21T12:21:59","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T12:21:59","slug":"merida-silex-400-gravel-adventure-bike","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/offtherockcycles.co.uk\/2\/product\/merida-silex-400-gravel-adventure-bike\/","title":{"rendered":"Merida Silex 400 Gravel\/Adventure Bike"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-6 specification-list-wrap\">\n<div class=\"specification-list-item\">\n<div class=\"arrow-wrap\">\n<div class=\"specification-wrap\">\n<p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>MTB Inspired gravel geometry<\/li>\n<li>Carbon fork with tapered steerer<\/li>\n<li>Shimano GRX400 groupset<\/li>\n<li>Hydraulic disc brakes<\/li>\n<li>12mm bolt through axles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Star buy<\/strong> &#8211; matching the high-quality aluminium frame and highly acclaimed gravel specific Shimano GRX400 2 x 10 groupset and hydraulic disc brakes.<\/p>\n<p>Second generation of the Merida Silex.<\/p>\n<p>The original was a ground up design that rather than take a road or cyclocross bike and re-jig the recipe, started with modern MTB inspired geometry; long top and head tubes and a short stem, offering nimble, confidence-inspiring off road handling. It is fair to say that riding wise the original concept was incredibly well received by the press and consumers alike, at launch, it was hailed as the most comfortable and versatile bike Merida had ever made.<\/p>\n<p>Over time gravel has developed and riding has evolved, splitting in to racing and adventure. Silex remains all about the road less travelled, the spirit of adventure and camaraderie. The Silex retains all of the key qualities that made the original so successful but becomes more off-road capable with a 1.5 degree slacker head angle and bigger volume tyres. All frames have five sets of bottle bosses, the aluminium frame has rack mounting points offering multiple luggage carrying options for any adventure and has the ability to run internal routed dropper posts and even dynamo systems.<\/p>\n<p>A week before its launch, Matej Mohoric rode to victory at the 2023 Gravel World Championships proving it is fairly handy off-road! If we are absolutely honest, the looks of gen 1 were not to everyone&#8217;s taste, the long headtube made the front end look awkward. Gen 2 runs a revised fork design meaning you can swap to a suspension fork without affecting the geometry and visually the longer fork and shorter headtube look far more appealing. To match the new off road capability all Silex models (with the exception of the 200) are equipped with powerful hydraulic disc brakes and 180mm rotors. Calipers are mounted on the chainstay for better dissipation of braking forces using the flat-mount standard for a neat, flush fit. On the carbon models calipers sit on top of CNCd aluminium Disc Cooler fins reducing operating temperatures by up to 35%; particularly important when running fully loaded.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-6 specification-list-wrap\">\n<div class=\"specification-list-item\">\n<div class=\"arrow-wrap\">\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"scroll-pane-title\">Specification<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row feature-row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Frame<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Lite II &#8211; 6066 triple butted hydroformed and smooth welded aluminium with internal cable routing. Tapered head tube, Inboard disc mounts. Threaded BB, 142 x 12mm axle standard, Max tyre size 700 x 45c (42c with mudguards)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Fork<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Silex CF2 II; Full carbon; tapered steerer, 100 x12mm axle standard; Max tyre size: 700 x 45c (42c with mudguards)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Gears<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>20<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Shifters<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Shimano GRX400<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Front Derailleur<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Shimano GRX400<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Rear Derailleur<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Shimano GRX400<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Bottom Bracket<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Attached<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Chain<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>KMC X10<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Chainset<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Shimano GRX600; 46-30 tooth chainset; Crank length &#8211; 170mm (XS\/S), 172.5mm (M), 175mm (L\/XL)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Cassette<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Shimano CS-HG50; 11-36 teeth; 10 speed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Brake Lever<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Shimano GRX400<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Front Brake<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Shimano GRX400; Hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 180mm rotor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Rear Brake<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Shimano GRX400; Hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 160mm rotor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Grip<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Merida Expert<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Handlebar<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Merida Expert GRII; aluminium; 400mm (XS-S) , 420mm (M) , 440mm (L\/XL)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Stem<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Merida Team CC III; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; -6 degree rise &#8211; Length &#8211; 80mm (all sizes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Head Set<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>320.52.631<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Saddle<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Merida Comp SL; V-mount &#8211; made with 25% recycled material<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Seat Post<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Merida Comp CC; 27.2mm diameter; 5 mm layback; Aluminium;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Wheel Size<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>700c<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Rims<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Merida Expert SLII; 23mm inner rim width; 25 mm rim depth; aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Spokes<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Black stainless<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Front Hub<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Shimano HB-TC500; 100 x 12mm; 28 spoke; Centerlock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Rear Hub<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Shimano FH-TC500-HL; 142 x 12mm; 28 spoke; Centerlock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Front Tyre<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Maxxis Rambler; 700 x 45C; Kevlar bead; TR; EXO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Rear Tyre<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Maxxis Rambler; 700 x 45C; Kevlar bead; TR; EXO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Colour<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>Green\/Grey\/Black<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 equal-heights\">\n<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 feature-title\">Season<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 feature-value\">\n<ul>\n<li>2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meridauk.com\/\">Merida Bikes<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/offtherockcycles.co.uk\/2\/contact-us\/\">Contact us for stock<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highlights: MTB Inspired gravel geometry Carbon fork with tapered steerer Shimano GRX400 groupset Hydraulic disc brakes 12mm bolt through axles Star buy &#8211; matching the high-quality aluminium frame and highly acclaimed gravel specific Shimano GRX400 2 x 10 groupset and hydraulic disc brakes. Second generation of the Merida Silex. 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