Embrace the Gravel Cycling Craze: Your Ultimate All-Purpose Ride
Think big, without the big bucks.
The SILEX 200 entryway into our wild world of adventurous gravel riding, with a badass aluminium frame and lightweight carbon fork matched with affordable yet solid parts, like a Shimano 2x9-speed Sora gearbox and grippy, cushy 45 mm Maxxis tires. It's the perfect weekday sidekick that evolves into a daring partner in crime for epic weekend bikepacking adventures.
The SILEX transforms any ride into an escapade, whether you're on a multi-day gravel bikepacking mission or just taking the scenic route to work. With awards, praise, and even a World Championship title under its belt, our SILEX takes gravel bikes' off-road abilities to new heights, with a chill head angle and max tire clearance of 700x45 mm (or 42 mm with fenders).
We've merged that surefooted mountain bike-esque handling with all-terrain flexibility, so it stays steady when loaded up with
At Revolution Bikes Havelock North, we've witnessed the explosive rise of gravel cycling – and for good reason. These bikes are versatile workhorses, catering to beginners and seasoned cyclists alike.
Specifications:
frame | SILEX LITE II |
frame size | XS, S, M, L |
color | CRAYON TEAL (BLACK/TEAL) |
fork | MERIDA SILEX II CF2 |
brake front | Promax DSK-330R |
brake rear | Promax DSK-330R |
rotor front | Promax 160G |
rotor rear | Promax 160G |
brake lever | Shimano Sora |
headset | Acros ICR MERIDA EXTERNAL neck w/diecast splitring |
handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT GRII |
handlebar stem | MERIDA COMP CC |
grip | MERIDA ROAD Comp |
derailleur (f) | Shimano Sora |
derailleur (r) | Shimano Sora |
shifter front | Shimano Sora |
shifter rear | Shimano Sora |
seat post | MERIDA COMP CC |
seat clamp | MERIDA EXPERT |
saddle | MERIDA COMP SL |
chain | KMC M99 |
crank | FSA Omega |
freewheel | Shimano Altus HG200 |
bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BBR60 |
rim | MERIDA COMP SL II |
tyre front | Maxxis Rambler |
tyre rear | Maxxis Rambler |
hub front | Joytech D981-12 |
hub rear | Joytech D982TSE-R |
axle front | MERIDA EXPERT TR |
axle rear | MERIDA EXPERT TR |
spokes | black stainless |
approx. weight | 11.1 kg |