Merida Silex 7000 II1 bike 2025
Every wondered what’s over that horizon? The SILEX 7000 is the perfect way to find out. Incredibly off-road capable carbon frame and fork are paired with Shimano’s benchmark GRX 12-speed mechanical groupset and a reliable Easton EA70 AX aluminium wheelset to deliver a high-performance but superb value gravel adventure machine. With countless top test results, industry awards and test wins under its belt, the SILEX 7000 has convinced gravel enthusiasts, bikepackers and the international cycling press that it is the perfect bike for discoving the path unknown and making every roads yours.
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. With multiple test wins, press accolades, industry awards and even a World Championship title under its belt, SILEX takes the off-road capability of gravel bikes to new heights, 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. With carbon and aluminium frame options, there's a SILEX to suit every budget, but they all share the multiple mounting points for fork cages, water bottles and accessories and other features that make this drop-bar do-everything machine so versatile. We’ve added 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.
Features
- Test and award winning full carbon 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 12-speed gravel groupset, Easton EA70 AX wheels
Tec spec
- FRAME: SILEX CF2 II, material: carbon, 700x45C max.WHS, 100x12/142x12mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard
- FORK: MERIDA SILEX II CF2, Tapered, material: carbon, 700x47C max. wheelsize
- BRAKES: Shimano GRX820, Hydraulic disc
- DISCS Shimano RT64, 180mm
- ARMSHEET: Acros ICR MERIDA EXTERNAL neck w/diecast splitring
- HANDLEBARS: MERIDA EXPERT GRII, material: aluminium, (400, 420, 440 mm)
- HANDLEBARS: MERIDA TEAM CC III, material: aluminium, 31.8mm diameter, 6° stem angle, incl. MERIDA SMART MOUNT, 80 mm all sizes
- HANDLE GRIPS: MERIDA ROAD Expert
- REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano GRX822
- REAR DERAILLEURS: Shimano GRX820
- CRANKSET: Shimano GRX820, 42 teeth, (170, 172,5, 175 mm)
- SEAT REGISTER: MERIDA EXPERT CC, 27.2mm diameter, 15mm setback, Carbon
- SEATPOST CLAMP: MERIDA EXPERT
- SADDLE: MERIDA EXPERT SL
- CHAIN: Shimano M7100
- SPROCKETS PACK: Shimano M7100, 10-51 12v
- STEERING BRACKET: Shimano SM-BBR60
- SPROCKETS: MERIDA EXPERT TR, including removable lever, 6/4mm allen key
- WHEELS: Easton EA70 AX, 100x12mm width front hub, 142x12mm width rear hub *24mm inner width, 20mm height, Centerlock, material: aluminium
- TYRES: Maxxis Rambler, 700x45C, fold, TR, EXO
Technologies
X-Taper headtube
Steering precision is vital to safe and confident handling, and the X-TAPER HEADTUBE allows us to significantly boost this precision. A larger headset diameter at the bottom paired with a smaller one at the top helps to deal with the strains modern riding and equipment can put on the headtube, all without adding unnecessary weight. It allows tapered forks to be fitted with ease and delivers precise and confidence-inspiring steering.
Internal Cable Routing
On the majority of our frames, we run the gear and brake cables and hoses through the frame. The cables enter and exit the frame through smooth sockets, or we use one of our other systems like SMART ENTRY or WIRE PORT to be routed through. Running the cables inside the frame protects them from the elements, gives a clean and neat look and can offer aerodynamic advantages.
DI2 Ready
Shimano's Di2 electronic shifting system offers fast, smooth and reliable shifting. In particular, in the road world, it has proven itself as the primary choice when top performance is at the top of the agenda. With that in mind, we have a broad selection of performance road frames that are Di2 READY and can accommodate the electrical cable, battery and other little tweaks that the system requires.
Nano Matrix Carbon
NANO MATRIX CARBON is a special kind of carbon fibre where we add extremely tiny, nano-scale particles to the resin that binds the individual carbon fibres together. These then work on a molecular level to protect them from damage. It’s so effective that it can actually increase the finished carbon fibre’s impact resistance by up to 40%, allowing us to build stronger and lighter composite frames that result in a faster and tougher bike.
AWS
This is a method we use to manufacture our carbon fibre frames. First, the carbon fibre that makes up the frame is laid around special formers. We then use a bladder to compress the layers against the outside of the frame mould, giving a smooth and wrinkle-free internal finish, removing any voids in between the layers of carbon that can cause potential weak points, resulting in a stronger, lighter frame.
F-Mount
'F-Mount-equipped bikes have built-in fender fittings (some bikes require model-specific fenders), making mounting quick and easy.
Disc Cooler
Used on our carbon fibre road and gravel bikes, DISC COOLER is a finned piece of forged aluminium that sits between the brake calliper and frame. The aluminium piece helps to draw heat from the braking system and radiates it away quickly. It reduces the temperatures by up to 35% and helps to keep your brakes working at their best for improved control and performance on long descents and under heavy braking.
Internal Clamp
When every second counts, the smallest of details can make the difference between winning and losing, so we look at every aspect of our frames to make them as sleek as possible. By using a seat post clamping mechanism that secures the post with a wedge inside the frame itself, we minimise the turbulence and potential drag while keeping post height adjustment simple, giving a frame that is more aerodynamic and also better looking.
Wire Port
MERIDA designed headsets that enable all control cables from the handlebar to enter the frame through the headset cover, creating a clean and uncluttered look, allowing for a lighter, stronger and more aerodynamic frame structure than with conventional cable ports. Depending on the model, the cables are run completely internally (including the bar and stem) or semi-integrated, where the cables enter the frame underneath the stem.
Producer's notes: depending on component availability, specifications are subject to change without notice. Images are for illustrative purposes only.