2021 Merida MISSION CX vs 2023 Specialized Crux Comp
The 54 is the Specialized Crux Comp 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 Comp
Compared with the Merida MISSION CX in M, the Specialized Crux Comp 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, MSpecialized Crux Comp, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida MISSION CX M | Specialized Crux Comp 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 392 | 388mm | −4 mm |
| Stack | 553 | 560mm | +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 Comp minus the Merida MISSION CX. Full charts: 2021 Merida MISSION CX, 2023 Specialized Crux Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Merida MISSION CXSpecialized Crux Comp
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 CompComp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida MISSION CX LITE | Specialized CruX FACT |
| Fork | MISSION CX CF3 | Specialized FACT 12R Carbon |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 disc | SRAM Rival |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | SRAM Rival 1 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11 | KMC X11 Extra |
| Bottom bracket | SM-BB71-41B | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Mud Wrestler | Specialized Pathfinder Pro 2BR |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | SRAM Rival |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| 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 | DT Swiss G540 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Adventure Gear |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Sport |
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