OverviewAbout the Merida Silex 200
The Merida Silex 200 is a gravel bike, listed at $1,498. A drop-bar all-road bike for gravel, dirt and mixed surfaces.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Merida
- Model year
- 2025
- Category
- Gravel
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Price
- $1,498 (RRP AUD (99 Bikes))
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm the current details and availability with the seller before purchase.
GeometrySize M
- Stack
- 607 mm
- Reach
- 412 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.47
- Head angle
- 69.5 deg
- Seat angle
- 74.5 deg
- Wheelbase
- 1082 mm
- Chainstay
- 430 mm
- BB drop
- 75 mm
- Standover
- 798 mm
GearingRatios
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- Shimano Sora
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Drive
- 2x
- Speeds
- 18
- Crank
- FSA Omega, 48-32T, 172.5mm (M)
- Chainrings
- 2
- Cassette
- Shimano CS-HG200, 11-34T, 9-speed
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano Sora, GS
- Brakes
- Promax DSK-330R mechanical disc
- Rotors
- 180mm front, 160mm rear
- Wheelset
- Merida Comp SL II aluminium, tubeless ready
- Rim internal width
- 23 mm
- Stock tyre
- 700x45C (Maxxis Rambler, TR, EXO)
- Max tyre clearance
- 45 mm
- Tubeless
- Yes
- Fork material
- Full carbon (Merida Silex CF2 II, tapered steerer)
- BB standard
- Threaded BSA, 68mm
- Thru-axle
- Front 100x12mm, Rear 142x12mm
- Seatpost
- Merida Comp CC, alloy, 27.2mm, 5mm setback
- Cockpit
- Merida Expert GRII alloy bar (420mm M) with Merida Comp CC alloy stem (80mm, -7 degree)
- Saddle
- Merida Comp SL, V-mount
- Mounts
- Rack mounts and multiple bottle bosses
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Position
- Stack-to-reach 1.47 gives a balanced, endurance riding position.
- Steering
- A 69.5 deg head angle points to stable, relaxed steering.
- Climbing
- Lowest ratio 0.06 is a very low climbing gear for steep or loaded climbs.
Derived from the published geometry and gearing above. It describes the numbers, not a ride test.
BikeFinder Data Profile: geometry and specification researched from published sources (tredz.co.uk product spec and geometry chart, cross-checked with 99spokes.com (merida-bikes.com manufacturer data)), verified 2026-09-04. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
