2021 Specialized Crux vs 2020 Merida MISSION CX SE
The XS is the Merida MISSION CX SE size closest to your 46 Specialized Crux. 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 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.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Crux, 46Merida MISSION CX SE, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux 46 | Merida MISSION CX SE XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 366mm | 370 | +4 mm |
| Stack | 523mm | 524 | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5° | 70 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75 | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 425 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1007mm | 1005 | −2 mm |
| BB drop | 71mm | 65 | −6 mm |
| BB height | 281.5mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 763.5mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 470mm | 470 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 400mm | 395 | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 110 | +10 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 510 |
Differences are the Merida MISSION CX SE minus the Specialized Crux. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Crux, 2020 Merida MISSION CX SE.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized CruxMerida 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 CruxCrux | Merida MISSION CX SECX 100 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | SRAM Apex | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex 1 | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Chain | KMC X11 Extra | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba M30 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Praxis 6806 | FSA TH 7420ST |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Elite | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Tracer Sport | Maxxis Mud Wrestler |
| Brake | SRAM Rival 1 | Promax ROAD PM |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Merida MISSION CX TFS |
| Cassette | not listed | SunRace CSMS8 |
| 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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