2018 Specialized Crux Sport vs 2020 Merida MISSION CX SE
The ML is the Merida MISSION CX SE size closest to your 56 Specialized Crux Sport. 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 Sport in 56, the Merida MISSION CX SE in ML places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Crux Sport, 56Merida MISSION CX SE, MLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Sport 56 | Merida MISSION CX SE ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 388mm | 389 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 582mm | 579 | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 72 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 563mm | 555 | −8 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 425 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1026mm | 1023 | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 71mm | 65 | −6 mm |
| BB height | 283.5mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 824.5mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 550mm | 540 | −10 mm |
| Fork length | 400mm | 395 | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 155mm | 160 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Merida MISSION CX SE minus the Specialized Crux Sport. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Crux Sport, 2020 Merida MISSION CX SE.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux SportMerida 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 SportSport | Merida MISSION CX SECX 100 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano RS505 | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 Ez | 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 RS505 | Promax ROAD PM |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom 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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