2025 Specialized Crux Comp vs 2026 Merida MISSION 10K
The XXS is the Merida MISSION 10K size closest to your 49 Specialized Crux Comp. 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 Comp in 49, the Merida MISSION 10K in XXS places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −11 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Crux Comp, 49Merida MISSION 10K, XXSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Comp 49 | Merida MISSION 10K XXS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 375mm | 370 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 530mm | 529 | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 70 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 74 | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 512 | 522 | +10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 419 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1008mm | 997 | −11 mm |
| BB drop | 74mm | 72 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 284mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 749mm | 741 | −8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 466mm | 445 | −21 mm |
| Fork length | 401mm | 400 | −1 mm |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 103 | +3 mm |
Differences are the Merida MISSION 10K minus the Specialized Crux Comp. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Crux Comp, 2026 Merida MISSION 10K.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux CompMerida MISSION 10K
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 CompComp | Merida MISSION 10K10K |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Crux FACT | Merida MISSION CF4 II |
| Fork | Specialized S-Works FACT Carbon | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX820 | SRAM RED AXS |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX822-GS | SRAM Red XPLR |
| Cassette | Shimano XT | SRAM Red XPLR |
| Chain | Shimano XT M8100 | SRAM Red |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX RX820 | SRAM RED XPLR AXS Power Meter |
| Chainring | Shimano GRX RX820 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Threaded BSA | SRAM DUB BSA Road Wide |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss G540 | Zipp 303 XPLR SW |
| Tire | Specialized Pathfinder Pro 2BR | Goodyear XPLR Slick designed for Zipp 40mm |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX820 | SRAM Red AXS |
| Handlebar | Specialized Adventure Gear | Merida TEAM SL 1P GR |
| Stem | Specialized 3D-Forged Alloy | Merida TEAM ONE-PIECE GR |
| Bar tape | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush | not listed |
| Seatpost | Roval Terra | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Prologo Nago R4 PAS |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Paceline X |
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