Immerse yourself into off-road adventures like never before with our introductory gravel bike, the 'Silex 200 from Merida'. This unique design features an 18-speed Shimano Sora drivetrain, plus mechanical disc-brakes, making it an absolute essential for your daily commute and beyond.Our approach towards the creation of Silex was nothing short of innovative. Borrowing inspiration from the realm of contemporary MTB, we have infused into the design a longer top & head tubes coupled with a short stem. The result? A completely nimble, confidence-inspiring handling model that stands proud in Merida's legacy.The Silex has received high praise within the cycling press, including 'exceptional ride quality' from Cycling Plus, 'a highly versatile bike' from IMB and was even hailed as 'the best bike of this genre' by Offroad CC. The Silex provides a liberating experience. The beauty of riding untethered, not watching the time, and instead following wherever the journey beckons to is truly what this bike brings to the table.Featuring five sets of bottle holders and rack mounting points, you will not be disappointed by our luggage carrying capacity. Plus, for those longer rides or hefty loads, our models are equipped with substantial hydraulic disc brakes. Manufactured with the industry flat-mount standard, the calipers are safely mounted on the chainstay which significantly aids in better dissipation of braking forces. They fit flush and neat and sit atop CNCd aluminium Disc Cooler fins that helps reduce operating temperatures by up to a stunning 35%So treat yourself to the Silex 200 from Merida, a game-changing encounter with cycling, and get ready to be spoilt by its comfort, versatility & outstanding quality.