2026 Merida MISSION vs 2026 Argon 18 Subito eGravel XPLR
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Argon 18 Subito eGravel XPLR
- Frame stack
- −8 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.7°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Merida MISSION is drawn. The Argon 18 Subito eGravel XPLR numbers we have for size S are missing the reach and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida MISSION M | Argon 18 Subito eGravel XPLR S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 391 | not listed | |
| Stack | 569 | 561 | −8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 71.3 | −0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74.3 | +0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 527 | −33 mm |
| Chainstay length | 419 | 422 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1013 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 72 | 75 | +3 mm |
| Standover | 798 | 742 | −56 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 485 | −25 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 137 | 142 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Argon 18 Subito eGravel XPLR minus the Merida MISSION. Full charts: 2026 Merida MISSION, 2026 Argon 18 Subito eGravel XPLR.
Where each sits in its class
Merida MISSIONArgon 18 Subito eGravel XPLR
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.
| Part | Merida MISSION4000 | Argon 18 Subito eGravel XPLRApex AXS XPLR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida MISSION CF4 II | Argon 18 Subito eGravel |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX400 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX400 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Claris HG50 | SRAM XG-1231 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | SRAM Apex |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX600 | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-RS501 | SRAM DUB PF86.5 ROAD WIDE |
| Wheelset | Shimano WH-RX180-700C | FSA NS AGX i21 |
| Tire | Maxxis Receptor 40mm | Vittoria Terreno Dry |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX410 | SRAM Apex |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | SRAM G2 CleanSweep |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GRII | FSA Adventure Compact |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC III | FSA OS-167 Omega |
| Fork | not listed | Argon 18 Subito |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Apex 1 Wide |
| Motor | not listed | Mahle X35+ |
| Battery | not listed | Mahle X35 |
| Bar tape | not listed | Ciclovation LEATHER TOUCH Tornado Gloss |
| Headset | not listed | FSA No.69 SRS |
| Seatpost | not listed | Argon 18 TDS-C |
| Saddle | not listed | Prologo Proxim W350 |
| Light | not listed | Litemove 110 LUX, Litemove 70 LUX |
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