2021 Specialized Crux 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 in 54, the Merida MISSION CX SE in XS places the top of the head tube 42 mm lower and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −42 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −12 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −15 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Crux, 54Merida MISSION CX SE, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux 54 | Merida MISSION CX SE XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 382mm | 370 | −12 mm |
| Stack | 566mm | 524 | −42 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 70 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 75 | +1.5° |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 425 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1020mm | 1005 | −15 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 65 | −4 mm |
| BB height | 283.5mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 808.5mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 530mm | 470 | −60 mm |
| Fork length | 400mm | 395 | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 110 | −30 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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