2019 Merida MISSION CX 8000-E vs 2021 Specialized Crux Pro
The 46 is the Specialized Crux Pro size closest to your XS Merida MISSION CX 8000-E. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Crux Pro
Compared with the Merida MISSION CX 8000-E in XS, the Specialized Crux Pro in 46 places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.3°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida MISSION CX 8000-E, XSSpecialized Crux Pro, 46Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida MISSION CX 8000-E XS | Specialized Crux Pro 46 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 373 | 366mm | −7 mm |
| Stack | 514 | 523mm | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.8 | 69.5° | −1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 75.5° | +1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 520 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 423 | 425mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 999 | 1007mm | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 68 | 71mm | +3 mm |
| Standover | 719 | 763.5mm | +45 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 470mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | 400mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 | 100mm | +10 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 281.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crux Pro minus the Merida MISSION CX 8000-E. Full charts: 2019 Merida MISSION CX 8000-E, 2021 Specialized Crux Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Merida MISSION CX 8000-ESpecialized Crux Pro
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Merida MISSION CX 8000-ECX 8000-E | Specialized Crux ProPro |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida MISSION CX CF3 | not listed |
| Fork | MISSION CX CF | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra disc Di2 | SRAM Force eTap AXS |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2, Shimano Ultegra RX Di2 | SRAM Force eTAP AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | SRAM Force |
| Chain | KMC X11-1 | SRAM Force |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Pressfit BB71 | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Vision SC 40DB | Roval Terra CL |
| Tire | Maxxis All Terrane | Specialized Tracer Pro |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Rival 1 |
| Rotor | Shimano RT81-ice | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Headset | VP B303AC Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida Carbon Team S-Flex | Roval Terra |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT CC | Specialized Power |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM Force |
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