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2020 Merida MISSION CX SE vs 2021 Specialized Crux Pro

The 58.0 is the Specialized Crux Pro size closest to your L Merida MISSION CX SE. 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 SE in L, the Specialized Crux Pro in 58.0 places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+4 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+6 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+6 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2020 Merida MISSION CX SE (L) and 2021 Specialized Crux Pro (58.0), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida MISSION CX SE is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Crux Pro is the colored outline on top.J 1028

Merida MISSION CX SE, LSpecialized Crux Pro, 58.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida MISSION CX SE LSpecialized Crux Pro 58.0Difference
Reach389395mm+6 mm
Stack593597mm+4 mm
Head tube angle7272.5°+0.5°
Seat tube angle7373°±0.0°
Effective top tube570not listed
Chainstay length425425mm±0 mm
Wheelbase10281034mm+6 mm
BB drop6567mm+2 mm
Seat tube length560570mm+10 mm
Fork length395400mm+5 mm
Head tube length175170mm−5 mm
BB heightnot listed285.5mm
Standovernot listed840.5mm

Differences are the Specialized Crux Pro minus the Merida MISSION CX SE. Full charts: 2020 Merida MISSION CX SE, 2021 Specialized Crux Pro.

Where each sits in its class

Merida MISSION CX SESpecialized Crux Pro

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartMerida MISSION CX SECX 100 SESpecialized Crux ProPro
FrameMerida MISSION CX TFSnot listed
ShifterSRAM Apex 1SRAM Force eTap AXS
DerailleurSRAM Apex 1SRAM Force eTAP AXS
CassetteSunRace CSMS8SRAM Force
ChainKMC X11SRAM Force
Bottom bracketFSA TH 7420STSRAM DUB
TireMaxxis Mud WrestlerSpecialized Tracer Pro
BrakePromax ROAD PMSRAM Rival 1
RotorPromax G160not listed
StemMerida COMP CCnot listed
HeadsetMerida M2339 Necknot listed
SeatpostMerida COMP CCRoval Terra
Cranksetnot listedSRAM Force
Wheelsetnot listedRoval Terra CL
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Power

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