Merida Silex 300 Gravel Bike Silk Burgundy Red/Black

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Key Features
  • Beautifully crafted aluminum frame with carbon fork
  • Internal cable routing for a clean and easy to load frame
  • Comfort geometry for long hours in the saddle
  • MTB inspired handling for superior off-road capability
  • Sram Apex 1x11 speed groupset
  • Tektro Spyre mechanical disc brakes
  • Three bottle cage positions, and extra luggage capacity on the fork legs
  • Mounts for fenders and rear carrier rack
  • 700c wheel for well-balanced off and on-road capability
Whether embarking on a multi-surface training ride, a dedicated gravel spin, a bike packing adventure, or simply finding out where this road takes you, Merida’s Silex will be by your side. The Silex 300 is one of the best value packages around, built around a lightweight triple butted aluminium frame and full carbon fork. Integrated mounts for fenders and a rear carrier add out of the box fixtures. With modern MTB inspired geometry, it offers nimble, confidence-inspiring handling. While often seen on extended gravel and rough road outings, as well as bikepacking trips, the Silex also found a strong following in comfort-orientated road riding connoisseurs as well as city traffic weavers. The simple effective single chainring provides a clean look while still offering a huge gear range across 11 gears for steeper inclines a well as fast road sections. Tektro mechanical disc brakes provide all conditions stopping power, while 700c wheels are fitted with capable all-purpose gravel tyres.
Axles: FRONT: MERIDA EXPERT SL / REAR: MERIDA EXPERT SL, including removable lever, 6/4mm allen key
Bottom bracket: FSA PF86 MegaExo
Brakes: Tektro Spyre, Mechanical disc
Chain: KMC X11
Crankset: FSA Gossamer, 44T 170 mm-XS/S, 172,5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL
Derailleur rear: Sram Apex1
Fork: MERIDA SILEX CF2, Tapered, MAT Carbon, 700x38C / 650Bx45C Max Tyre Width
Frame: SILEX LITE, Aluminium, 700x38C / 650Bx45C Max Tyre Width, 100x12/142x12, BB86 Bottom Bracket
Freewheel: Sunrace CSMS8, 11-42T, 11-speed Cassette
Grip: MERIDA ROAD Expert
Handlebar: MERIDA EXPERT GR, Aluminium, 400mm (XS-S), 420mm (M), 440mm (L/XL)
Handlebar stem: MERIDA EXPERT CW, Aluminium, 31.8, -8° Rise 80 mm all sizes
Headset: MERIDA M2331 Neck
Hubs: FRONT: VP 173SB, 100x12, 32H, 6 SBD / REAR: VP 273SB, 142x12, 32H, 6 SBD
Rim: MERIDA COMP SL, 17mm Inner Width, 22mm Rim Height, Aluminium
Rotor front: Tektro M160, 160 SC
Rotor rear: Tektro M160, 160 SC
Saddle: MERIDA COMP SL, V-mount
Season: 2022
Seat clamp: MERIDA EXPERT
Seat post: MERIDA COMP CC, MAT aluminium, 30.9mm, 0° Setback
Tyre front: Maxxis Rambler, 700x38C, fold, TR, EXO
Tyre rear: Maxxis Rambler, 700x38C, fold, TR, EXO
Weight: Max Rider Weight: 120kg
Wheel size: 700c
Frame SizeXSSMLXL
Tyre Sizes28"28"28"28"28"
ST seat tube [mm]440470500530560
TT top tube [mm]548554579600620
CS chain stay length [mm]430430430430430
HTA head tube angle [°]7171717171
STA seat tube angle [°]7474747474
BD bottom bracked drop [mm]7575757575
HT head tube [mm]160180200220240
FL fork length [mm]397397397397397
R reach [mm]380380400415430
S stack [mm]587606625644663
WB wheel base [mm]10271034106010821103
SH stand over height [mm]716744772799826

Merida Silex Bike Sizing Chart

Merida Bikes Warranties

Lifetime warranty on all frames


Lifetime warranty on all frames for the entire ownership of the original purchaser. This covers manufacturing and material defects. No exclusions for racing. Rider and equipment weight limit: 120kg for standard bikes; 140kg for e-Bikes. Proof of purchase must be presented. (frames from model year 2015 onwards). *Conditions apply. *The lifespan of a bike is up to ten years.

Forks: Carbon and aluminium rigid forks are guaranteed for 5 years from the date of purchase

Suspension: Rear suspension components are guaranteed for 2 years from the date of purchase

All other MERIDA branded components, including paint and finish, are guaranteed for 1 year from the date of purchase.


The Merida Warranty Excludes:

Componentry which isn’t Merida branded (see below)
Normal wear and tear
Damage caused by accidents, neglect or abuse
Improper assembly
Improper follow-up maintenance; all bikes must be serviced by an authorised MERIDA dealer within 6 months of purchase. Suspension systems must be serviced annually by an authorised dealer
Modification or alteration of the frame or original components

Branded Components

Issues relating to branded original components, such as Shimano or SRAM are the responsibility of the appropriate component manufacturer’s warranty and subject to their terms and conditions.

In the case of branded components failing, please contact your local MERIDA stockist who will liaise with the relevant distributor on your behalf.

If the cause of the fault isn’t initially clear based on the information and photos your MERIDA stockists provides, the defective product may need to be returned to MERIDA Bicycles Ltd for closer inspection.

Merida is an international bike brand with its headquarters in Taiwan, the R&D department is based near Stuttgart in Germany. To be based in Germany has historical reasons for MERIDA but the precise location was chosen specifically because the region around Stuttgart is one of the hot spots of the automotive and machine building industry which Germany is famous for and attracts a hugely skilled design and engineer labor force.

The Merida team are more than just highly trained and experienced bicycle creators – they simply love everything ‘bike’. Most of their R&D staff are daily bike commuters while others are serious mountain bikers, who regularly compete in Marathon, Enduro and Downhill competitions, or licensed road racers and even ambitious Ironman triathletes. Get the behind the scenes view of the Merida R&D centre and meet some of their key members of staff in the below video.

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