2018 Specialized Crux vs 2020 Merida MISSION CX SE
The Merida MISSION CX SE size closest to your 54 is the S/M. Compare the S/M instead
What changes on the Merida MISSION CX SE
Compared with the Specialized Crux in 54, the Merida MISSION CX SE in L places the top of the head tube 27 mm higher and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +27 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +7 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Crux, 54Merida MISSION CX SE, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux 54 | Merida MISSION CX SE L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 382mm | 389 | +7 mm |
| Stack | 566mm | 593 | +27 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 72 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 550mm | 570 | +20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 425 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1020mm | 1028 | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 65 | −4 mm |
| BB height | 283.5mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 808.5mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 530mm | 560 | +30 mm |
| Fork length | 400mm | 395 | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 175 | +35 mm |
Differences are the Merida MISSION CX SE minus the Specialized Crux. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Crux, 2020 Merida MISSION CX SE.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized CruxMerida MISSION CX SE
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 | Specialized CruxS-Works | Merida MISSION CX SECX 100 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace, Specialized C-clips | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 | SunRace CSMS8 |
| Chain | Shimano Dura-Ace | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | Specialized fiber | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval CLX 50 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Terra Pro | Maxxis Mud Wrestler |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace R9170 Di2 | Promax ROAD PM |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Phenom | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Merida MISSION CX TFS |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA TH 7420ST |
| Rotor | not listed | Promax G160 |
| Stem | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2339 Neck |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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