Discover everyday versatility and adventure-ready excitement without breaking the bank with the Merida SILEX 400 – your perfect entry-level gravel bike offering unmatched value for money.
Unleash Your Adventure: Every ride becomes an adventure with the SILEX 400, where the quality aluminum frame and carbon fork come together to provide off-road-ready handling and all-road versatility. Merida's dedication to craftsmanship ensures that this gravel bike is equally comfortable tackling a rough commute, winter training laps, or embarking on a multi-day gravel bikepacking mission.
Built for Confidence: Designed with Merida's MTB-inspired geometry, the SILEX 400 instills immense confidence off-road. The durable aluminum frame, lightweight carbon fork, and generous tire clearance of 700 x 45 mm (or even 42 mm with fenders) make it a versatile companion for any terrain. The robust Shimano 2x10-speed GRX groupset and brakes effortlessly navigate ups and downs, ensuring a smooth and reliable ride.
Adventure-Ready Features: The SILEX series transforms any ride into an adventure, and the SILEX 400 takes it up a notch. The latest version enhances off-road capabilities with a slacker head angle and increased tire clearance, allowing for 700x45 mm or even 42 mm with fenders. This drop-bar do-everything machine seamlessly blends mountain bike-inspired handling with all-surface versatility – stable when loaded with luggage yet fast and exhilarating when you hit the accelerator.
Tailored to Your Budget: Whether you opt for the carbon or aluminum frame, the SILEX caters to every budget. All models share multiple mounting points, fender racks, and other features that make it a true adventure companion. The sleek WIRE PORT cable routing enhances aesthetics and minimizes interference with handlebar bags, while the carbon fiber fork, featured in all models, introduces more cargo mounts and internal routing for a dynamo hub.
Freedom of Choice: With the flexibility to use 1x or 2x drivetrains, the SILEX empowers you to customize your gearing based on the task at hand or personal preference, opening a world of possibilities for you and your SILEX.
Features:
- Aluminum frame with dropped chainstay for 700x45 mm clearance
- Multiple mounting points for cages, bags, and fenders
- WIRE PORT internal cable routing for a clean appearance 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
- Wide-range gravel-specific Shimano GRX 2x10-speed groupset
Unleash the thrill of adventure without compromise – the SILEX 400 is not just a bike; it's an invitation to explore the world on your terms.