2025 Specialized Crux Expert SRAM eTap vs 2026 Merida MISSION 10K
The XS is the Merida MISSION 10K size closest to your 52 Specialized Crux Expert SRAM eTap. 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 Expert SRAM eTap in 52, the Merida MISSION 10K in XS places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −5 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.3°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Crux Expert SRAM eTap, 52Merida MISSION 10K, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Expert SRAM eTap 52 | Merida MISSION 10K XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 382 | 377 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 547 | 542 | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.25 | 70 | −1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 539 | 532 | −7 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 419 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1014 | 1009 | −5 mm |
| BB drop | 74 | 72 | −2 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 117 | +2 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 764 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 470 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 400 |
Differences are the Merida MISSION 10K minus the Specialized Crux Expert SRAM eTap. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Crux Expert SRAM eTap, 2026 Merida MISSION 10K.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux Expert SRAM eTapMerida 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 Expert SRAM eTapExpert SRAM Rival eTap AXS | Merida MISSION 10K10K |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Crux | Merida MISSION CF4 II |
| Fork | Specialized S-Works FACT Carbon | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM eTap AXS | SRAM RED AXS |
| Derailleur | SRAM XPLR AXS | SRAM Red XPLR |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1251 Rival | SRAM Red XPLR |
| Chain | SRAM Flattop Red | SRAM Red |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival AXS | SRAM RED XPLR AXS Power Meter |
| Chainring | SRAM 40 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB BSA | SRAM DUB BSA Road Wide |
| Wheelset | Roval Terra C | Zipp 303 XPLR SW |
| Tire | Specialized Pathfinder | Goodyear XPLR Slick designed for Zipp 40mm |
| Brake | SRAM HRD Rival AXS | SRAM Red AXS |
| Rotor | SRAM Centerline CL | SRAM Paceline X |
| Handlebar | Specialized Adventure Gear | Merida TEAM SL 1P GR |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL | Merida TEAM ONE-PIECE GR |
| Seatpost | Roval Terra | not listed |
| Saddle | Bg Power Expert | Prologo Nago R4 PAS |
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