2018 Specialized Crux Elite 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 Elite in 54, the Merida MISSION CX SE in XL places the top of the head tube 46 mm higher and 21 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +46 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +21 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +28 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Crux Elite, 54Merida MISSION CX SE, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Elite 54 | Merida MISSION CX SE XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 382mm | 403 | +21 mm |
| Stack | 566mm | 612 | +46 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 72 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 550mm | 590 | +40 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 425 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1020mm | 1048 | +28 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 65 | −4 mm |
| BB height | 283.5mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 808.5mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 530mm | 590 | +60 mm |
| Fork length | 400mm | 395 | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 195 | +55 mm |
Differences are the Merida MISSION CX SE minus the Specialized Crux Elite. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Crux Elite, 2020 Merida MISSION CX SE.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux EliteMerida 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 EliteElite X1 | Merida MISSION CX SECX 100 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | SRAM Rival 1 | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival 1 | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1130 | SunRace CSMS8 |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1130 | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival 1 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval SLX 24 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Terra Pro | Maxxis Mud Wrestler |
| Brake | SRAM Rival 1 | 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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