2020 Merida MISSION CX SE vs 2022 Trek Boone
The 49 is the Trek Boone size closest to your XS 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 Trek Boone
Compared with the Merida MISSION CX SE in XS, the Trek Boone in 49 places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +10 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Merida MISSION CX SE is drawn. The Trek Boone numbers we have for size 49 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida MISSION CX SE XS | Trek Boone 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 370 | 375 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 524 | 534 | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 71.0° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 510 | 518 | +8 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 425 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1005 | 1001 | −4 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 70 | +5 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 476 | +6 mm |
| Fork length | 395 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110 | 110 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 747 |
Differences are the Trek Boone minus the Merida MISSION CX SE. Full charts: 2020 Merida MISSION CX SE, 2022 Trek Boone.
Where each sits in its class
Merida MISSION CX SETrek Boone
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 SECX 100 SE | Trek Boone6 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida MISSION CX TFS | Trek OCLV |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex 1 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex 1 | Shimano GRX RX810 |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMS8 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH 7420ST | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Mud Wrestler | Bontrager CX3 Team Issue |
| Brake | Promax ROAD PM | not listed |
| Rotor | Promax G160 | not listed |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Headset | Merida M2339 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Fork | not listed | Trek Cross |
| Wheelset | not listed | Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25 |
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