OverviewAbout the Merida Silex 400
The Merida Silex 400 is a gravel bike, listed at $2,249. A drop-bar all-road bike for gravel, dirt and mixed surfaces.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Merida
- Model year
- 2026
- Category
- Gravel
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Price
- $2,249 (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
0.83lowest (climbing)
4.18highest (speed)
Very low climbing gear
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- Shimano GRX400
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Drive
- 2x
- Speeds
- 10
- Crank
- Shimano GRX600
- Chainrings
- 46/30
- Cassette
- Shimano Claris HG50
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano GRX400
- Brakes
- Shimano GRX400 disc
- Rotors
- 180mm
- Wheelset
- Merida Expert SL rims, Shimano TC500 hubs
- Rim internal width
- 23 mm
- Stock tyre
- 700x45c
- Max tyre clearance
- 45 mm
- Tubeless
- Yes
- Fork material
- Merida Silex II CF2 carbon
- BB standard
- BSA 68mm
- Thru-axle
- 12x100mm front, 12x142mm rear
- Seatpost
- Merida Comp CC alloy, 0mm setback
- Cockpit
- Merida Expert GR bar 420mm, Team CC stem 80mm
- Saddle
- Merida Comp SL
- Mounts
- cage, bag, fender and cargo mounts
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 0.83 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 official spec/geometry), verified 2026-09-04. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
