2026 Specialized Crux Comp Shimano vs 2026 Merida MISSION 10K
The S is the Merida MISSION 10K size closest to your 54 Specialized Crux Comp Shimano. 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 Shimano 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. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Crux Comp Shimano, 54Merida MISSION 10K, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Comp Shimano 54 | Merida MISSION 10K S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 388 | 384 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 560 | 555 | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 71 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 549 | 543 | −6 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 419 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1023 | 1011 | −12 mm |
| BB drop | 72 | 72 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 126 | −4 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 781 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 490 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 400 |
Differences are the Merida MISSION 10K minus the Specialized Crux Comp Shimano. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Crux Comp Shimano, 2026 Merida MISSION 10K.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crux Comp ShimanoMerida 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 Comp ShimanoComp Shimano GRX | Merida MISSION 10K10K |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Crux FACT 10r Carbon | Merida MISSION CF4 II |
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX820 820 | 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 BB | 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 |
| Rotor | Shimano 180mm CenterLock | SRAM Paceline X |
| Handlebar | Specialized Adventure Gear | Merida TEAM SL 1P GR |
| Stem | Specialized 3D-forged alloy | Merida TEAM ONE-PIECE GR |
| Seatpost | Roval Terra Carbon | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport | Prologo Nago R4 PAS |
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