2019 Merida MISSION CX vs 2021 Specialized Crux Pro
The 54 is the Specialized Crux Pro size closest to your M Merida MISSION CX. 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 in M, the Specialized Crux Pro in 54 places the top of the head tube 13 mm higher and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +13 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +4 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida MISSION CX, MSpecialized Crux Pro, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida MISSION CX M | Specialized Crux Pro 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 392 | 382mm | −10 mm |
| Stack | 553 | 566mm | +13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.8 | 71.5° | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73.5° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 550 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 423 | 425mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1016 | 1020mm | +4 mm |
| BB drop | 68 | 69mm | +1 mm |
| Standover | 774 | 808.5mm | +35 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530 | 530mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | 400mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 140mm | +15 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 283.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crux Pro minus the Merida MISSION CX. Full charts: 2019 Merida MISSION CX, 2021 Specialized Crux Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Merida MISSION CXSpecialized 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 CXCX 400 | Specialized Crux ProPro |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida MISSION CX Lite | not listed |
| Fork | MISSION CX CF | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | SRAM Force eTap AXS |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | SRAM Force eTAP AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 | SRAM Force |
| Chain | KMC X11-1 | SRAM Force |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Pressfit BB71 | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Maxxis Mud Wrestler | Specialized Tracer Pro |
| Brake | Tektro Spyre | SRAM Rival 1 |
| Rotor | Tektro M160 | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Headset | Merida M2331 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Roval Terra |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM Force |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval Terra CL |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power |
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