2020 Merida MISSION CX FORCE-EDITION vs 2022 Specialized Crux Expert
The 54 is the Specialized Crux Expert size closest to your M Merida MISSION CX FORCE-EDITION. 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 Expert
Compared with the Merida MISSION CX FORCE-EDITION in M, the Specialized Crux Expert in 54 places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +7 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 FORCE-EDITION, MSpecialized Crux Expert, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida MISSION CX FORCE-EDITION M | Specialized Crux Expert 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 392 | 388 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 553 | 560 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.8 | 71.5° | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 550 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 423 | 425mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1016 | 1023mm | +7 mm |
| BB drop | 68 | 72mm | +4 mm |
| Standover | 774 | 794mm | +20 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530 | 521mm | −9 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | 401mm | +1 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 130mm | +5 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 286mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crux Expert minus the Merida MISSION CX FORCE-EDITION. Full charts: 2020 Merida MISSION CX FORCE-EDITION, 2022 Specialized Crux Expert.
Where each sits in its class
Merida MISSION CX FORCE-EDITIONSpecialized Crux Expert
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 FORCE-EDITIONCX FORCE-EDITION | Specialized Crux ExpertExpert |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida MISSION CX CF3 | Specialized CruX FACT |
| Shifter | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force eTAP AXS | SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS |
| Cassette | CS XG 1270 D1 | SRAM XPLR |
| Chain | SRAM Force | SRAM Rival |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Press Fit DUB | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Vision SC 40DB | Roval Terra C |
| Tire | Maxxis All Terrane | Specialized Pathfinder Pro 2BR |
| Brake | SRAM ED Force eTap AXS | SRAM Rival eTap AXS |
| Rotor | SRAM DB ROTOR CLX R CNTRLOCK | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Specialized Pro SL |
| Headset | VP B303AC Neck | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT CC | Specialized Power Expert |
| Fork | not listed | Specialized FACT carbon |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM Rival |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Rival 1x |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Adventure Gear |
| Seatpost | not listed | Roval Terra |
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