2018 Specialized Crux Sport E5 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 Sport E5 in 54, the Merida MISSION CX SE in ML places the top of the head tube 13 mm higher and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +13 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +7 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Crux Sport E5, 54Merida MISSION CX SE, MLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Sport E5 54 | Merida MISSION CX SE ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 379mm | 389 | +10 mm |
| Stack | 566mm | 579 | +13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 72 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 547mm | 555 | +8 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 425 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1016mm | 1023 | +7 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 65 | −4 mm |
| BB height | 281mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 809mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 540mm | 540 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 400mm | 395 | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 160 | +20 mm |
Differences are the Merida MISSION CX SE minus the Specialized Crux Sport E5. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Crux Sport E5, 2020 Merida MISSION CX SE.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux Sport 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 Sport E5Sport E5 | Merida MISSION CX SECX 100 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano RS505 | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 Ez, Shimano 105 | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | SunRace CSMS8 |
| Chain | KMC X-11 | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba 2D | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Tracer Sport | Maxxis Mud Wrestler |
| Brake | Shimano RS785 | Promax ROAD PM |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | 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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