Solo bikepacking missions, multi-day races – or just putting in the miles in all conditions, all year round. The SILEX 8000 is designed to be mountain bike capable off-road, but with all the versatility our gravel adventure bike has been known for. The latest, wireless SRAM Apex AXS wide-range drivetrain offers a huge, closely spaced gear range with lightning-fast shifts under all conditions, while the high-quality DT Swiss G1800 wheels are tough and responsive. It's ready for adventure, every day.
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, our 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. We've 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 our 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.
Merida - Silex 8000 - 2026
FRAME SILEX CF2 II
FRAME SIZE XS, S, M, L, XL
FORK MERIDA SILEX II CF2
WHEELSET DT Swiss G 1800 spline
FRONT TYRE Maxxis Rambler 45mm
REAR TYRE Maxxis Rambler 45mm
HUBS MERIDA EXPERT TR
CRANK Sram Apex 1 Wide Crankset
BOTTOM BRACKET Sram DUB BSA Road Wide
CASSETTE Sram XG 1275
CHAIN Sram Apex
SHIFTERS Sram Apex AXS
REAR DERAILLEUR Sram X1 Eagle
BRAKE LEVER Sram Apex
BRAKES Sram Apex
ROTORS Sram Centerline
HEADSET Acros ICR MERIDA external neck w/diecast splitring
STEM MERIDA TEAM CC III
STEM SIZE 80 mm all sizes
HANDLEBAR Easton EC90 AX
GRIP MERIDA ROAD EXPERT
SEAT POST MERIDA TEAM SL II
SADDLE Prologo Scratch M5 AGX
SEAT CLAMP MERIDA EXPERT
BOTTLE CAGE Fidlock Integrated Base & MERIDA Bottle
APPROX. WEIGHT 9.2 kg
