2020 Merida MISSION ROAD vs 2022 Specialized Crux Expert
The 49 is the Specialized Crux Expert size closest to your XS Merida MISSION ROAD. 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 ROAD in XS, the Specialized Crux Expert in 49 places the top of the head tube 16 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +16 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +5 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 ROAD, XSSpecialized Crux Expert, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida MISSION ROAD XS | Specialized Crux Expert 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 373 | 375mm | +2 mm |
| Stack | 514 | 530mm | +16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.8 | 70.5° | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 75.5° | +1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 520 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 427 | 425mm | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1003 | 1008mm | +5 mm |
| BB drop | 68 | 74mm | +6 mm |
| Standover | 724 | 749mm | +25 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 466mm | −4 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | 401mm | +1 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 | 100mm | +10 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 284mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crux Expert minus the Merida MISSION ROAD. Full charts: 2020 Merida MISSION ROAD, 2022 Specialized Crux Expert.
Where each sits in its class
Merida MISSION ROADSpecialized 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 ROADROAD 400 | Specialized Crux ExpertExpert |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida MISSION CX LITE | Specialized CruX FACT |
| Fork | MISSION CX CF3 | Specialized FACT carbon |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 disc | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 | SRAM XPLR |
| Chain | KMC X11 | SRAM Rival |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Pressfit BB71 | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Continental Ultra Sport II | Specialized Pathfinder Pro 2BR |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | SRAM Rival eTap AXS |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Specialized Pro SL |
| Headset | Merida M2331 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Roval Terra |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM Rival |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Rival 1x |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval Terra C |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Adventure Gear |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Expert |
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