2021 Specialized Crux vs 2020 Merida MISSION CX SE
The ML is the Merida MISSION CX SE size closest to your 56.0 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 56.0, 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, 56.0Merida MISSION CX SE, MLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux 56.0 | 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 | 73.25° | 74 | +0.8° |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 425 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1026mm | 1023 | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 65 | −4 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 |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 555 |
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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