🌍 2026 Merida Silex 200 – Low Key Green (Black)

The Merida Silex 200 is the perfect entry into gravel riding and adventure cycling. Built around a robust aluminium frame with MTB-inspired geometry, the Silex delivers stability, confidence, and fun when the road runs out.

This second-generation Silex keeps the adventurous spirit alive – modern geometry with a long top tube, short stem and stable handling means you can tackle gravel tracks, bridleways, or loaded bikepacking trips with ease. Add in five sets of bottle bosses, rack mounts, dynamo routing, and dropper post compatibility, and you have a bike that’s as versatile as your imagination.

The carbon fork with tapered steerer brings compliance and precision steering, while wide 45c tyres give comfort and grip across mixed terrain. The simple and robust Shimano ESSA 1x8 drivetrain offers a wide range for hills and speed, while mechanical disc brakes with 180mm rotors deliver reliable stopping power.

The Silex 200 is an adventure-ready gravel bike at an affordable price, equally at home on trails, commutes, or long weekend escapes.

⭐ Key Features

• Lite II aluminium frame – triple-butted, hydroformed tubing, smooth welds, internal routing, threaded BB, and 142x12 bolt-through rear axle.

• MTB-inspired gravel geometry – stable, confidence-inspiring handling on and off-road.

• Full carbon fork with tapered steerer – light, precise, and packed with mounting points for luggage and dynamo routing.

• Shimano ESSA 1x8 drivetrain – simple, reliable gearing with wide-range 11-45 cassette.

• Shimano ESSA mechanical disc brakes – 180mm rotors front and rear for consistent braking.

• 29/700c wheelset – tubeless-ready rims with Maxxis Rambler 45c tanwall tyres.

• Adventure-ready – multiple mounts for cages, racks, mudguards, and luggage systems.

  🎯 Who is it for?

  • Riders wanting an affordable first gravel bike.

  • Adventurers who want multiple mounting points for bike packing or touring.

  • Commuters who need stability, versatility, and disc brakes.

  • Weekend explorers who want the confidence of MTB-inspired geometry with the efficiency of 700c wheels.

  ---

  🔑 Why Choose the Silex 200?

  • Designed from the ground up as a gravel/adventure bike – not a modified road or CX frame.

  • Modern MTB-inspired geometry for comfort and control.

  • Multiple mounting points for ultimate versatility.

  • Full carbon fork with dynamo routing – ready for long-distance adventure.

  • Affordable entry into the Silex family without compromising capability.

  Please use the link above to view a video of this bike