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2024 Specialized Crux Pro vs 2026 Merida MISSION 10K

The S is the Merida MISSION 10K size closest to your 54 Specialized Crux Pro. 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 10K

Compared with the Specialized Crux Pro in 54, the Merida MISSION 10K in S places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−5 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−4 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−6 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Crux Pro numbers we have for size 54 are missing the wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Crux Pro 54Merida MISSION 10K SDifference
Reach388384−4 mm
Stack560555−5 mm
Head tube angle71.571−0.5°
Seat tube angle7474±0.0°
Chainstay length425419−6 mm
Wheelbasenot listed1011
BB drop72mm72±0 mm
BB height286mmnot listed
Standover794mm781−13 mm
Seat tube length521mm490−31 mm
Fork length401mm400−1 mm
Head tube length130mm126−4 mm
Effective top tubenot listed543

Differences are the Merida MISSION 10K minus the Specialized Crux Pro. Full charts: 2024 Specialized Crux Pro, 2026 Merida MISSION 10K.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Crux ProMerida MISSION 10K

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Crux ProProMerida MISSION 10K10K
FrameSpecialized CruX FACTMerida MISSION CF4 II
ForkSpecialized FACT carbonnot listed
ShifterSRAM Force eTap AXSSRAM RED AXS
DerailleurSRAM Force XPLR eTap AXSSRAM Red XPLR
CassetteSRAM XPLRSRAM Red XPLR
ChainSRAM ForceSRAM Red
CranksetSRAM ForceSRAM RED XPLR AXS Power Meter
ChainringSRAM Force 1xnot listed
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBSRAM DUB BSA Road Wide
WheelsetRoval Terra CLZipp 303 XPLR SW
TirePathfinderGoodyear XPLR Slick designed for Zipp 40mm
BrakeSRAM Force eTap AXSSRAM Red AXS
HandlebarRoval TerraMerida TEAM SL 1P GR
StemSpecialized Pro SLMerida TEAM ONE-PIECE GR
SeatpostRoval Terranot listed
SaddleSpecialized PowerPrologo Nago R4 PAS
Rotornot listedSRAM Paceline X

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