2019 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 S places the top of the head tube 21 mm lower and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −21 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Crux Elite, 54Merida MISSION CX SE, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Elite 54 | Merida MISSION CX SE S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 382mm | 379 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 566mm | 545 | −21 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 70.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 75 | +1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 550mm | 525 | −25 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 425 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1020mm | 1017 | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 65 | −4 mm |
| BB height | 283.5mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 808.5mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 530mm | 500 | −30 mm |
| Fork length | 400mm | 395 | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 130 | −10 mm |
Differences are the Merida MISSION CX SE minus the Specialized Crux Elite. Full charts: 2019 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 | 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 | KMC X11 EL | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | Praxis Zayante | not listed |
| Chainring | Praxis Wave Tech | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Praxis M30 | FSA TH 7420ST |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R470 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Tracer Pro | Maxxis Mud Wrestler |
| Brake | SRAM Rival 1 | Promax ROAD PM |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Merida MISSION CX TFS |
| 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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