Merida Silex SRAM FORCE Gravel Bike - Space Teal - XL

Going on an adventure doesn’t mean you should deny every luxury, right? The Silex 10K is the ultimate expression of Merida’s gravel adventure bike, with our carbon fibre frame and fork paired to a dream-build-worthy kit list. The transmission mixes top-end mountain bike kit with the finest road parts to create a wireless SRAM AXS Red / X01 mix with a huge gear range and power meter equipped cranks, plus there’s a wireless Reverb XPLR dropper post for when the going gets rough. Reynolds carbon wheels and Industry Nine hubs are the final piece of the performance puzzle.

The Silex turns any ride into an adventure, whether you’re on a multi-day gravel bikepacking mission or just taking the fun route to work. The latest version builds on the test-winning pedigree of the original Silex but adds even more off-road capability, thanks to a slacker head angle and boosted tyre clearance of up to 700x45 mm or even 42 mm with fenders. Merida combined that confident mountain bike-inspired handling with all-surface versatility so that it is utterly stable when loaded up with luggage but still fast and fun when you put the hammer down. Merida added their sleek WIRE PORT cable routing for improved looks – and fewer cables to catch on with a handlebar bag – and the carbon fibre fork now has more cargo mounts plus internal routing for a dynamo hub. With the ability to use 1x or 2x drivetrains, you can pick your gearing to suit the task at hand or your own personal preference, opening up a world of opportunity for you and your Silex.

Axles: MERIDA EXPERT TR including removable lever with 6/4 mm Allen key

Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB BSA 68 Road Wide

Brakes: SRAM Force AXS D1 hydraulic disc

Cassette: SRAM XG-1295, 10–52T, 12-speed

Chain: SRAM X01 Eagle

Crankset: SRAM Force AXS D1, 42T, 172.5 mm

Rear derailleur: SRAM Eagle S-500 AXS

Shifters: SRAM Force AXS D1

Fork: MERIDA SILEX II CF2, tapered carbon, 700 × 47C maximum tyre clearance

Frame: MERIDA SILEX CF2 II carbon, 700 × 45C maximum tyre clearance, 100 × 12 mm front and 142 × 12 mm rear axle standard, BSA bottom bracket

Grip: MERIDA ROAD Expert

Handlebar: Easton EC70 AX carbon, 400 mm (XS–S), 420 mm (M), 440 mm (L–XL)

Stem: MERIDA TEAM CC III aluminium, 31.8 mm diameter, −6° angle, including MERIDA SMART MOUNT, 80 mm in all sizes

Headset: MERIDA 8158

Wheelset: Reynolds Blacklabel G700 Pro carbon, 100 × 12 mm front and 142 × 12 mm rear, 25 mm internal width, 26 mm depth, Center Lock

Front rotor: SRAM CenterLine X, 180 mm

Rear rotor: SRAM CenterLine X, 180 mm

Saddle: Prologo Scratch M5 AGX with V-Mount adapter and MERIDA mini tool

Seat clamp: MERIDA EXPERT

Seatpost: 27.2 Carbon Seatpost

Front tyre: Maxxis Rambler 700 × 45C, folding, TR, EXO

Rear tyre: Maxxis Rambler 700 × 45C, folding, TR, EXO