2025 Specialized Crux Pro vs 2026 Merida MISSION 10K
The XL is the Merida MISSION 10K size closest to your 61 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 61, the Merida MISSION 10K in XL places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 24 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −11 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −24 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Crux Pro, 61Merida MISSION 10K, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Pro 61 | Merida MISSION 10K XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 415mm | 405 | −10 mm |
| Stack | 621mm | 610 | −11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 72.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 599mm | 586 | −13 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 419 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1059mm | 1035 | −24 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 72 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 286mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 866mm | 844 | −22 mm |
| Seat tube length | 606mm | 560 | −46 mm |
| Fork length | 401mm | 400 | −1 mm |
| Head tube length | 190mm | 178 | −12 mm |
Differences are the Merida MISSION 10K minus the Specialized Crux Pro. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Crux Pro, 2026 Merida MISSION 10K.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux ProMerida 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 ProPro | Merida MISSION 10K10K |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Crux FACT | Merida MISSION CF4 II |
| Shifter | SRAM Force eTap AXS | SRAM RED AXS |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force XPLR eTap AXS | SRAM Red XPLR |
| Cassette | SRAM XPLR | SRAM Red XPLR |
| Chain | SRAM Force | SRAM Red |
| Crankset | SRAM Force | SRAM RED XPLR AXS Power Meter |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB BSA Road Wide |
| Wheelset | Roval Terra CL | Zipp 303 XPLR SW |
| Tire | Specialized Pathfinder Pro 2BR | Goodyear XPLR Slick designed for Zipp 40mm |
| Brake | SRAM Force eTap AXS | SRAM Red AXS |
| Handlebar | Roval Terra | Merida TEAM SL 1P GR |
| Seatpost | Roval Terra | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Pro | Prologo Nago R4 PAS |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Paceline X |
| Stem | not listed | Merida TEAM ONE-PIECE GR |
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