Silex 700
OverviewAbout the Merida Silex 700
The Merida Silex 700 is a gravel bike, listed at $2,639. A drop-bar all-road bike for gravel, dirt and mixed surfaces.
SizingWhat size Silex 700 do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Merida recommends.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| XS | under 167 cm | under 5 ft 6 in |
| S | 165 to 177 cm | 5 ft 5 in to 5 ft 10 in |
| M | 173 to 185 cm | 5 ft 8 in to 6 ft 1 in |
| L | 181 to 192 cm | 5 ft 11 in to 6 ft 4 in |
| XL | 188 cm and over | 6 ft 2 in and over |
Rider heights from Merida's size chart (the brand chart for this model family). Height is a starting point: arm and leg length, flexibility and riding style all matter, so a test ride beats any chart. How bike sizing works.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Merida
- Model year
- 2026
- Category
- Gravel
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Frame sizes
- XS, S, M, L, XL
- Price
- $2,639, 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 GRX820
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Drive
- 1x
- Speeds
- 12
- Crank
- Shimano GRX820
- Chainrings
- 42
- Cassette
- Shimano M7100
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano GRX822
- Brakes
- Shimano GRX820 hydraulic disc
- Rotors
- 180mm
- Wheelset
- Shimano WH-RX180
- Rim internal width
- 25 mm
- Stock tyre
- 700x45c
- Max tyre clearance
- 45 mm
- Tubeless
- Yes
- Fork material
- carbon
- BB standard
- BSA 68mm threaded
- Thru-axle
- 100x12mm front, 142x12mm rear
- Seatpost
- Merida Expert SL carbon
- Cockpit
- Merida Expert GR bar, Team CC stem
- Saddle
- Merida Expert SL
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 0.82 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 (merida-bikes.com), verified 2026-09-04. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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