Merida Silex 4000 Gravel Bike: Carbon Gravel Bike with Shimano GRX400 Groupset & Hydraulic Disc Brakes
The Merida Silex 4000 Gravel Bike combines lightweight carbon construction with advanced features designed for adventure. Built around MTB-inspired gravel geometry, this bike delivers nimble handling and off-road capability, making it perfect for tackling gravel roads, trails, and long-distance adventures.
- Lightweight Carbon Frame: Durable and responsive, offering a smooth ride on a variety of terrains.
- Carbon Fork with Tapered Steerer: Provides enhanced steering precision and comfort over rough surfaces.
- Shimano GRX400 Groupset: A gravel-specific 2x10 drivetrain offering reliable shifting performance on all surfaces.
- Hydraulic Disc Brakes: Powerful braking performance, with 180mm rotors for superior stopping power in any condition.
- 12mm Bolt Through Axles: Ensures a stiff, secure connection for improved handling and safety.
Gravel-Specific design for all terrains. The second generation of the Merida Silex builds on the success of the original, featuring MTB-inspired geometry with a longer top tube and shorter stem for improved handling, stability, and comfort. The updated design includes a slacker 1.5° head angle for increased off-road capability, and it can now accommodate bigger volume tyres for added grip and comfort on rougher trails.
Adventure-Ready features. The Silex is designed with the spirit of adventure in mind. Its offers rack mounting points for easy luggage carrying, making it an ideal companion for gravel touring or bikepacking. All frames come with five sets of bottle bosses, providing plenty of space for hydration on long rides. The frame is also compatible with internal routed dropper posts and dynamo systems, enhancing versatility for adventure cyclists.
Proven performance. The Merida Silex 4000 proved its worth at the highest level when Matej Mohoric rode it to victory at the 2023 Gravel World Championships, showcasing its serious off-road capabilities.
Improved design for a sleeker look. The updated generation 2 model addresses the previous bike’s design criticism, with a revised fork and shorter headtube that provides a cleaner, more appealing look while maintaining the bike's excellent performance and geometry.
Advanced Braking System. Equipped with hydraulic disc brakes and flat-mount calipers mounted on the chainstay, the Merida Silex ensures effective brake force dissipation, especially when fully loaded. The carbon models feature Disc Cooler fins on the calipers to reduce brake temperature by up to 35%, ensuring peak performance even under heavy use.
The Merida Silex 4000 Gravel Bike is the perfect blend of lightweight construction, innovative geometry, and off-road readiness, ideal for cyclists who crave both performance and adventure. Whether you're riding gravel roads, racing, or bikepacking, the Silex 4000 is designed to take you further.