2018 Specialized Crux E5 vs 2020 Merida MISSION CX SE
The XS is the Merida MISSION CX SE size closest to your 46 Specialized Crux E5. 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 Merida MISSION CX SE
Compared with the Specialized Crux E5 in 46, the Merida MISSION CX SE in XS places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Crux E5, 46Merida MISSION CX SE, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux E5 46 | Merida MISSION CX SE XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 366mm | 370 | +4 mm |
| Stack | 522mm | 524 | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5° | 70 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.5° | 75 | +2.5° |
| Effective top tube | 501mm | 510 | +9 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 425 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1008mm | 1005 | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 67mm | 65 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 279mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 764mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 460mm | 470 | +10 mm |
| Fork length | 400mm | 395 | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 110 | +10 mm |
Differences are the Merida MISSION CX SE minus the Specialized Crux E5. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Crux E5, 2020 Merida MISSION CX SE.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux E5Merida 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 Crux E5E5 | Merida MISSION CX SECX 100 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | SunRace CSMS8 |
| Chain | KMC X-10 | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba 2D | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Tracer Sport | Maxxis Mud Wrestler |
| Brake | Tektro Spyre | Promax ROAD PM |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | 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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