\ufeff<\/th>	XS<\/b><\/th>	S<\/b><\/th>	M<\/b><\/th>	L<\/b><\/th>	XL<\/b><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Seat tube angle<\/b> (degrees)<\/td>	74.5<\/td>	74.5<\/td>	74.5<\/td>	74.5<\/td>	74.5<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube angle<\/b> (degrees)<\/td>	69.5<\/td>	69.5<\/td>	69.5<\/td>	69.5<\/td>	69.5<\/td> <\/tr>
Chainstay<\/b> (mm)<\/td>	430<\/td>	430<\/td>	430<\/td>	430<\/td>	430<\/td> <\/tr>
Seat tube<\/b> (mm)<\/td>	440<\/td>	470<\/td>	500<\/td>	530<\/td>	560<\/td> <\/tr>
Top tube<\/b> (mm)<\/td>	550<\/td>	565<\/td>	580<\/td>	600<\/td>	620<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube<\/b> (mm)<\/td>	130<\/td>	150<\/td>	170<\/td>	190<\/td>	210<\/td> <\/tr>
Fork offset<\/b> (mm)<\/td>	45<\/td>	45<\/td>	45<\/td>	45<\/td>	45<\/td> <\/tr>
Bottom bracket drop<\/b> (mm)<\/td>	75<\/td>	75<\/td>	75<\/td>	75<\/td>	75<\/td> <\/tr>
Wheelbase<\/b> (mm)<\/td>	1,048<\/td>	1,065<\/td>	1,082<\/td>	1,104<\/td>	1,126<\/td> <\/tr>
Standover<\/b> (mm)<\/td>	744<\/td>	771<\/td>	798<\/td>	825<\/td>	852<\/td> <\/tr>
Stack<\/b> (mm)<\/td>	570<\/td>	588<\/td>	607<\/td>	626<\/td>	645<\/td> <\/tr>
Reach<\/b> (mm)<\/td>	392<\/td>	402<\/td>	412<\/td>	426<\/td>	441<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table>

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The Merida Silex pairs a relaxed head angle and extended reach to deliver a gravel bike with better-balanced steering stability off-road than the steeper, shorter, classic drop-bar designs. <\/p>

The bike is also no slouch on the road and hugely versatile, with many mounts for luggage and accessories. <\/p>

It’s a little heavy compared to the competition at 10.22kg for my size large test bike, but an excellent value-for-money build helps make up for that.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Merida Silex 7000 frameset details<\/h2>
The fork axle-to-crown length has increased from 415mm to 397mm. This makes the Silex compatible with gravel suspension forks<\/a> and increases tyre clearance to 45mm.<\/p>
The chainstays have been lengthened to 430mm, bringing bigger tyre clearance to match the front. <\/p>
The bottom bracket shell and chainstays have also been redesigned. This now allows for a 46-tooth chainring.<\/p>
The frame weighs a claimed 1,220g for a size large bike and the fork 540g. <\/p>
Cables are now routed through the head tube and into the frame. – Russell Burton \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The frameset now features full cable integration via the Wire Port system first seen on Merida\u2019s Scultura<\/a> and Reacto<\/a> road bikes. <\/p>
Brake hoses and cables now route through the headset and into the frameset.<\/p>
The fork also features routing for a bikepacking-friendly dynamo hub on the opposite leg to the brake, opening up the possibility of self-powered lighting and peripheral charging.<\/p>
It also has triple mounts on the legs for further luggage carrying capability.<\/p>
Plenty more fittings throughout the Silex frameset max out the bike\u2019s versatility.<\/p>
At the back, there\u2019s a removable bridge to enable the fitting of mudguards<\/a>.<\/p>
The frame has bento box mounts on the top and underside of the top tube. <\/p>
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The Fidlock bosses are a neat touch. – Russell Burton \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>
A set of magnetic Fidlock bosses are fitted onto the top of the down tube. You can fit a Fidlock bottle or a range of accessories to these.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Merida Silex 7000 geometry<\/h2>
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The dropped top tube exposes a fair chunk of seatpost. – Russell Burton \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The Silex\u2019s long 426mm reach on my large test bike is combined with an endurance bike<\/a> like 626mm stack height. <\/p>
The frame is paired with a short 80mm stem on all sizes.The head angle is relaxed at 69.5 degrees. <\/p>
It all adds up to a bike that’s assuredly stable on rough terrain, albeit one with a sporty ride position.<\/p>
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\ufeff<\/th> XS<\/b><\/th> S<\/b><\/th> M<\/b><\/th> L<\/b><\/th> XL<\/b><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>

Seat tube angle<\/b> (degrees)<\/td> 74.5<\/td> 74.5<\/td> 74.5<\/td> 74.5<\/td> 74.5<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube angle<\/b> (degrees)<\/td> 69.5<\/td> 69.5<\/td> 69.5<\/td> 69.5<\/td> 69.5<\/td> <\/tr>
Chainstay<\/b> (mm)<\/td> 430<\/td> 430<\/td> 430<\/td> 430<\/td> 430<\/td> <\/tr>
Seat tube<\/b> (mm)<\/td> 440<\/td> 470<\/td> 500<\/td> 530<\/td> 560<\/td> <\/tr>
Top tube<\/b> (mm)<\/td> 550<\/td> 565<\/td> 580<\/td> 600<\/td> 620<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube<\/b> (mm)<\/td> 130<\/td> 150<\/td> 170<\/td> 190<\/td> 210<\/td> <\/tr>
Fork offset<\/b> (mm)<\/td> 45<\/td> 45<\/td> 45<\/td> 45<\/td> 45<\/td> <\/tr>
Bottom bracket drop<\/b> (mm)<\/td> 75<\/td> 75<\/td> 75<\/td> 75<\/td> 75<\/td> <\/tr>
Wheelbase<\/b> (mm)<\/td> 1,048<\/td> 1,065<\/td> 1,082<\/td> 1,104<\/td> 1,126<\/td> <\/tr>
Standover<\/b> (mm)<\/td> 744<\/td> 771<\/td> 798<\/td> 825<\/td> 852<\/td> <\/tr>
Stack<\/b> (mm)<\/td> 570<\/td> 588<\/td> 607<\/td> 626<\/td> 645<\/td> <\/tr>
Reach<\/b> (mm)<\/td> 392<\/td> 402<\/td> 412<\/td> 426<\/td> 441<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table>