Merida SILEX 400 | Gravel or Commuter Bike | 2025

Embrace the Gravel Cycling Craze: Your Ultimate All-Purpose Ride

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. The latest version builds on the test-winning pedigree of the original SILEX but adds even more off-road capability, thanks to a slacker head angle and boosted tyre clearance of up to 700x45 mm or even 42 mm with fenders. Merida 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. Dreaming of big biking adventures doesn't mean you don't value the sensible. 

The SILEX 400 is an adventure-ready gravel bike that’s equally at home doing a rough commute or winter training laps, thanks to a durable aluminium frame, lightweight carbon fork and huge tyre clearance of 700 x 45 mm – or even 42 mm tyres with fenders. Merida’s MTB-inspired geometry gives you huge confidence off-road, the huge number of mounts mean you’ll be able to carry what you need easily, and the durable Shimano 2x10-speed GRX groupset and brakes will make short work of the ups and downs.

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.

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