Dreaming of big biking adventures doesn't mean you don't value the sensible. The SILEX 700 uses our incredible value aluminium frame plus a carbon fork to deliver adventure-ready performance at a wallet-friendly price. With a single-ring 12-speed Shimano GRX drivetrain, it also offers precise, wide-range shifting and powerful braking. Combined with our proven, mountain bike-inspired geometry and bump-taming 45 mm Maxxis tubeless-ready tyres, it’s as happy on a backcountry adventure as it is doing the day-to-day grind.
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. We've 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. With carbon and aluminium frame options, there's a SILEX to suit every budget, but all of them share the multiple mounting points, fender racks and other features that lend themselves so well to this drop-bar do-everything machine. We’ve added our sleek WIRE PORT cable routing for improved looks – and fewer cables to catch on with a handlebar bag – and the carbon fibre fork used on all models 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.
- Aluminium frame with dropped chainstay for 700x45 mm clearance
- Multiple mounting points for cages, bags and fenders
- WIRE PORT internal cable routing for clean looks and scuff free bag fitting
- Carbon fork with cargo mounting points and routing for dynamo hub
- Relaxed head angle and MTB-style geometry for off-road stability
- Shimano GRX 1x12-speed wide range gravel groupset
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- material: aluminium
- 700x45C max. wheelsize
- 100x12/142x12 mm axle standard
- BSA bottom bracket standard
- Tapered
- material: carbon
- 700x47C max. wheelsize
- Hydraulic disc
- 180 mm
- 160 mm
- 27.2 mm diameter
- 15 mm setback
- material: Carbon
- V-mount
- incl. MERIDA minitool
- 42 teeth
- 170 mm-XS/S, 172,5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL
- 10-51 teeth
- 12 speed
- 100x12 mm width front hub
- 142x12 mm width rear hub
- 24 mm inner width
- 20 mm height
- Centerlock
- material: aluminium
- 700x45C
- fold
- TR
- EXO
- 700x45C
- fold
- TR
- EXO
- including removable lever
- 6/4 mm allen key
- weighed at frame size M
- Weight may vary depending on bike size, finish or possible specification changes due to supply chain issues.
- Total weight of bike, rider and luggage
Frame Size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
Tyre Sizes | 28" | 28" | 28" | 28" | 28" |
ST seat tube [mm] | 460 | 490 | 520 | 550 | 580 |
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 |
BD bottom bracket drop [mm] | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
HT head tube [mm] | 130 | 150 | 170 | 190 | 210 |
FL fork length [mm] | 415 | 415 | 415 | 415 | 415 |
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 |
SH stand over height [mm] | 744 | 771 | 798 | 825 | 852 |
No. | Item-No. | Name | Info | Pieces | Torque NM |
1 | A2054000198 | EXPANDER | for fork steerer ID 23.6mm8 | 1 | 6~8 |
2 | A2191000242 | HEAD SET | Acros AIX-631 320.52.631 (without fork cone, for carbon fork) | 1 | |
2 | HEAD SET | Acros AIX-634 320.52.634 (with fork cone, for suspension fork) | 1 | ||
3 | A2029000062 | TUBE | woven; L170mm; for size XL | 1 | |
3 | A2029000061 | TUBE | woven; L150mm; for size L | 1 | |
3 | A2029000060 | TUBE | woven; L125mm; for size M | 1 | |
3 | A2029000059 | TUBE | woven; L105mm; for size S | 1 | |
3 | A2029000058 | TUBE | woven; L90mm; for size XS | 1 | |
4 | A2298000059 | SCREW | M5*P0.8 L15mm | 11 | 3~5 |
5 | A2143000117 | BLIND PLUG | for M5 threaded hole | 10 | |
6 | A2292000028 | WASHER | OD9mm ID5.2mm H3mm | 6 | |
7 | A2240000010 | CABLE GUIDE | front derailleur cable below bottom bracket | 1 | |
8 | A2298000093 | SCREW | M4*P0.7 L6mm | 2 | 3~4 |
9 | A2298000392 | SCREW | M5*P0.8 L12mm | 1 | 4~5 |
10 | A2164000091 | DISC COOLER | front; for FM160 to FM180 | 1 | |
11 | A2298000356 | SCREW | M4*P0.7 L8mm | 4 | 3~4 |
12 | A2164000089 | MOUNT | fender to frame and fork | 4 | |
13 | A2002000120 | THRU AXLE | EXPERT SL; L=120mm M12x1.5 TL=12mm | 1 | |
14 | A2029000037 | TUBE | foam; ID6mm; 450mm | 3 | |
15 | A2136000118 | MOUNT | for mounting a front derailleur | 1 | |
16 | A2298000198 | SCREW | M5*P0.8 L16mm | 2 | 4~5 |
17 | A2311000104 | RD-HANGER | DH-068 for ROAD-RD | 1 | |
18 | A2311000150 | RD-HANGER | DH-076 for MTB-RD | 1 | |
19 | A2311000103 | RD-HANGER | DH-067 for SHIMANO direct mount | 1 | |
20 | A2258000099 | CABLE PLUG | brake hose out of chain stay | 1 | |
21 | A2300000129 | SCREW | M3*P0.5 L10mm | 1 | 2~3 |
22 | A2002000119 | THRU AXLE | EXPERT SL; L=162.5mm M12x1.5 TL=12mm | 1 | |
23 | A2298000240 | SCREW | M6*P1.0 L16mm | 1 | 6~8 |
24 | A2161000211 | CABLE GUIDE | for headtube | 1 | |
25 | A2352000098 | PROTECTOR | for chain stay | 1 | |
26 | A2350001663 | FORK | Silex II | 1 | |
27 | A2298000210 | SCREW | M5*P0.8 L15mm | 6 | 4~5 |