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Ready for adventure, every day. With a wireless SRAM Apex AXS wide-range drivetrain, plus carbon DT Swiss wheels married to Merida's high-end carbon frame, this is a gravel bike ready to take on anything.
Ready for adventure, every day. With a wireless SRAM Apex AXS wide-range drivetrain, plus carbon DT Swiss wheels married to Merida's high-end carbon frame, this is a gravel bike ready to take on anything.
Merida

Merida Silex 8000 Gravel Bike in Elegant Wildberry/Gold

£3,600.00
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Your Pre-Order is prioritised (at no additional charge); meaning that as soon as the product arrives with us, we can wrap it straight back up; ready for collection via Click & Collect or despatch to you — it often never even hits the stock room shelves!

Pre-Launch

With Pre-Launch, the date when we expect to receive the product ourselves is still a little too hazy to be confident in accepting Pre-Orders.

So, instead, you can submit your email address against the item you are interested in and we will email you as soon as stock arrives on the system.

Estimated Delivery & Collection Dates

Estimated Delivery & Collection Dates are given on Pre-Order and Pre-Launch products. They are for indication purposes only and can change at any time without notice.

The dates we provide are based on indications given by our suppliers. Whenever we get updated information from our suppliers we will endeavour to update the Estimated Delivery & Collection Dates provided on product pages.

We estimate this will be ready for despatch to you or collection via Click & Collect on Undetermined

Hassle free returns

Returns (refunds and exchanges)

If you are unhappy with your item, please let us know. Our Returns Policy gives you 30 days to return or exchange an item bought with a valid receipt. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, we cannot offer you a refund or exchange.

To be eligible for a refund or exchange, goods must be returned in a re-saleable condition. That means your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. The item must be in the original packaging and returned with any accessories, labels and “free gifts” or bonus items.

To complete your refund or exchange, we require a receipt or proof of purchase. Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer.

Under the Consumer Rights Act of 2015 you have an early right to reject goods that are unsatisfactory quality, unfit for purpose or not as described, and get a full refund.

But this right is limited to 30 days from the date you took ownership of the goods (this could be the date of purchase or the date the goods were delivered to you - whichever is later).

After the initial 30 days, you can't demand a full refund in the first instance, but you still have the right to a repair or replacement

If you wish to return an item, please
contact us first and we will generate a returns number (GRN).
If the item being returned is found to be faulty we will refund you the initial order carriage cost, and then offer you a full refund or replacement. We will also refund you the carriage cost to return it to us. If it is not faulty, we will offer you a refund or replacement, but not the initial order carriage cost or the cost to return it.

Refunds

Once your returned item is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.

If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within 14 calendar days. If you paid for standard delivery of the goods, the cost of standard delivery will also be refunded.

There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable):

  • Books or other paper products with obvious signs of use;
  • Any item not in its original condition, which is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error; and
  • Any item that is returned more than 30 days after
Late or missing refunds

If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again.

Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.

Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted.

If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at

Sales Items

We do not offer refunds for sale items, unless they are faulty.

Exchange

We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange an item for the same item, please send us an email at sales@townsendslb.co.uk and we will generate a GRN and email you details to ship your product back to us.

Gifts

If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to you, you’ll receive a gift credit for the value of your return. Once the returned item is received, a gift certificate will be mailed to you.

If the item wasn’t marked as a gift when purchased, or the gift giver had the order shipped to themselves to give to you later, we will send a refund to the gift giver and they will find out about your return.

Shipping

To return your product, please send us an email at sales@townsendslb.co.uk and we will generate a GRN and email you details to ship your product back to us.

You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item, unless the item is faulty. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund. Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary. If you are shipping an item over £50, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance as we cannot guarantee that we will receive your returned item.

Right to cancel

In addition to our Returns Policy, under the Consumer Contracts Regulations of 2013, you have the right to cancel your order up to 14 days from the day you receive your goods if you are an online, mail or telephone order customer. You then have a further 14 days from the date you notify the retailer of your cancellation to return the goods. The refund will include any standard delivery charges paid. You will be responsible for the cost of returning a cancelled order to us.

We will refund to you the price paid for the items and (unless you did not pay for delivery) the delivery charges that you paid up to a maximum amount of the cost of our standard delivery option. You will be refunded to your original method of payment within 14 calendar days of our receipt of the cancelled items or, if earlier, within 14 days from the day we receive proof of return from you. If we do not receive the cancelled items back, we may arrange to collect them from you at your cost.

To exercise your right to cancel please send us an email at sales@townsendslb.co.uk.


Your statutory rights are not affected by our Returns Policy. To the extent that any provision in our Returns Policy conflicts with your statutory rights, your statutory rights will prevail and the particular offending provision in our Returns Policy will be deemed inapplicable.

Merida Silex 8000 Gravel Bike in Elegant Wildberry/Gold

Season:2026

Brand:Merida

Code:P-R340

Solo bikepacking missions, multi-day races – or just putting in the miles in all conditions, all year round. The SILEX 8000 is designed to be mountain bike capable off-road, but with all the versatility Merida's gravel adventure bike has been known for. The latest, wireless SRAM Apex AXS wide-range drivetrain offers a huge, closely spaced gear range with lightning-fast shifts under all conditions, while carbon fibre DT Swiss G1800 wheels are tough and responsive. It's ready for adventure, every day.

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. With multiple test wins, press accolades, industry awards and even a World Championship title under its belt, the SILEX takes the off-road capability of gravel bikes to new heights, thanks to a slacker head angle and boosted tyre clearance of up to 700x45 mm or even 42 mm with fenders. They've 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. With carbon and aluminium frame options, there's a SILEX to suit every budget, but they all share the multiple mounting points for fork cages, water bottles and accessories and other features that make this drop-bar do-everything machine so versatile. Merida have added their sleek WIRE PORT cable routing for improved looks – and fewer cables to catch on with a handlebar bag – and the carbon fibre fork used on all models now has more cargo mounts plus internal routing for a dynamo hub. With the ability to use 1x or 2x drivetrains, you can pick your gearing to suit the task at hand or your own personal preference, opening up a world of opportunity for you and your SILEX.

Features:

  • Test and award winning full carbon frame with dropped chainstay for 700x45 mm clearance
  • Multiple mounting points for cages, bags and fenders
  • WIRE PORT internal cable routing for clean looks and scuff free bag fitting
  • Carbon fork with cargo mounting points and routing for dynamo hub
  • Relaxed head angle and MTB-style geometry for off-road stability
  • Wireless SRAM Apex AXS wide-range drivetrain, carbon DT Swiss G1800 wheels
Technical Information
  • Frame
    SILEX CF2 II material: carbon 700x45C max.WHS 100x12/142x12mm axle standard BSA bottom bracket standard
  • Frame size
    XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL
  • Fork
    MERIDA SILEX II CF2 Tapered material: carbon 700x47C max. wheelsize
  • Brakes
    Sram Apex Disc
  • Rotors
    Sram Centerline 180mm
  • Brake lever
    Sram Apex
  • Headset
    Acros ICR MERIDA external neck w/diecast splitring
  • Handlebar
    Easton EC90 AX material: carbon 400mm (XXS-XS-S) , 420mm (M) , 440mm (L/XL)
  • Handlebar stem
    MERIDA TEAM CC III material: aluminium 31.8mm diameter -6°° stem angle incl. MERIDA SMART MOUNT 80 mm all sizes
  • Grip
    MERIDA ROAD EXPERT
  • Derailleur (r)
    Sram X1 Eagle AXS wireless
  • Shifters
    Sram Apex AXS Hydraulic disc
  • Seat post
    MERIDA TEAM SL II 27.2mm diameter 0mm setback Carbon
  • Seat clamp
    MERIDA EXPERT
  • Saddle
    Prologo Scratch M5 AGX V-mount adapter incl. MERIDA minitool
  • Chain
    Sram Apex CN-APX-D1
  • Crank
    Sram Apex 1 Wide Crankset teeth 42 MAT Aluminium 165mm-XXS/XS, 170mm S/M, 172,5mm L/XL
  • Freewheel
    Sram XG 1275 10-52 teeth 12 speed
  • Bottom bracket
    Sram DUB BSA Road Wide 68mm
  • Wheelset
    DT Swiss G 1800 spline CL 100x12mm width front hub 142x12mm width rear hub 24mm inner width 25mm height Centerlock material: aluminium
  • Tyres
    Maxxis Rambler 45mm 700x45C fold TR EXO
  • Axles
    MERIDA EXPERT TR including removable lever 6/4mm allen key
  • Approx. weight
    9.2 kg weighed at frame size M
Sizing Information
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