2026 Specialized Crux Comp vs 2026 Merida MISSION 10K
The L is the Merida MISSION 10K size closest to your 56 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 56, the Merida MISSION 10K in L places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −9 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 Comp, 56Merida MISSION 10K, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Comp 56 | Merida MISSION 10K L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 397mm | 398 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 578mm | 584 | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 72 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 568mm | 571 | +3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 419 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1033mm | 1024 | −9 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 72 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 286mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 816mm | 816 | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 546mm | 530 | −16 mm |
| Fork length | 401mm | 400 | −1 mm |
| Head tube length | 147mm | 153 | +6 mm |
Differences are the Merida MISSION 10K minus the Specialized Crux Comp. Full charts: 2026 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 |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX820 | SRAM RED AXS |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RD-RX822-GS | SRAM Red XPLR |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100 | SRAM Red XPLR |
| Chain | Shimano XT M8100 | SRAM Red |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX RX820 | SRAM RED XPLR AXS Power Meter |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss G540 | Zipp 303 XPLR SW |
| Tire | Pathfinder Pro | Goodyear XPLR Slick designed for Zipp 40mm |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX820 | SRAM Red AXS |
| Seatpost | Roval Terra | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Prologo Nago R4 PAS |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB BSA Road Wide |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Paceline X |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida TEAM SL 1P GR |
| Stem | not listed | Merida TEAM ONE-PIECE GR |
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