2024 Specialized Crux Comp vs 2026 Merida MISSION 10K
The Merida MISSION 10K size closest to your 56 is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Merida MISSION 10K
Compared with the Specialized Crux Comp in 56, the Merida MISSION 10K in XL places the top of the head tube 32 mm higher and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +32 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Crux Comp, 56Merida MISSION 10K, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux Comp 56 | Merida MISSION 10K XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 397 | 405 | +8 mm |
| Stack | 578 | 610 | +32 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 72.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 419 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1033 | 1035 | +2 mm |
| BB drop | 72 | 72 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 286 | not listed | |
| Standover | 816 | 844 | +28 mm |
| Seat tube length | 546 | 560 | +14 mm |
| Fork length | 401mm | 400 | −1 mm |
| Head tube length | 147 | 178 | +31 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 586 |
Differences are the Merida MISSION 10K minus the Specialized Crux Comp. Full charts: 2024 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 FACT carbon | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX820 | SRAM RED AXS |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX 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 |
| Chainring | Shimano GRX RX820 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano GRX RX820 | 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 GRX RX820 | 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 | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Prologo Nago R4 PAS |
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