Merida SILEX 9000

An all-road gravel bike from 2026, made in 3 sizes from SM to LG. Fits tyres up to 45 mm.

Size

Stack 607 mmReach 412 mm

Geometry

Merida SILEX 9000 geometry by frame size
Size
Fit
Stack (mm)How high the front sits	588	607	626
Reach (mm)How far forward the bars start	402	412	426
Stack ÷ reach Higher = more upright	1.46	1.47	1.47
Top tube (effective) (mm)Horizontal top-tube length	565	580	600
Seat tube angle Saddle position over the pedals	74.5°	74.5°	74.5°
Seat tube length (mm)Frame size reference	470	500	530
Head tube length (mm)Front-end height	150	170	190
Standover (mm)Clearance when you stop	771	798	825
Handling
Head tube angle Steeper = quicker steering	69.5°	69.5°	69.5°
Fork offset (mm)Fork rake	45	45	46
Trail (mm)More = steadier steering	82	82	81
Wheelbase (mm)Longer = more stable	1065	1082	1104
Chainstay (mm)Shorter = snappier	430	430	430
BB drop (mm)More = lower centre of gravity	75	75	75
BB height (mm)Pedal clearance in corners	261	261	261
Front centre (mm)Room for your toes	646	663	685

Underlined values are calculated by BikeLens. A dash means the brand doesn't publish it.

Quick enough for spirited riding, comfortable enough for long days on mixed terrain.

Size MD is more upright than 50% of the 106 gravel frames we track.

The closest gravel frames from other ranges, against size MD here.

Bikes with a similar fit, compared with size MD of this bike
Bike	Size	Stack	Reach
Basso Tera2026Stack same, reach −4 mm	XL	same	−4 mm
Bmc URS 01 LT ONE2026Stack +3 mm, reach +8 mm	L	+3 mm	+8 mm
Wilier Jaroon2024Stack −1 mm, reach −3 mm	L	−1 mm	−3 mm
Megamo WEST 032027Stack −7 mm, reach −7 mm	L	−7 mm	−7 mm
Megamo SILK 01 SLR2026Stack −2 mm, reach +4 mm	XL	−2 mm	+4 mm
Basso Vega Gravel2026Stack −7 mm, reach +12 mm	XL	−7 mm	+12 mm