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Merida Mission 10k Xplr AXS vs Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS

Merida Mission 10k Xplr AXS, side view

Merida

Mission 10k Xplr AXS

Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS, side view

Merida

Mission Force Xplr AXS

Top of the rangeRaceCarbon700c2027
Top of the rangeRaceCarbon700c2027

Two builds of the Merida Mission line: 7 differences, mostly in the components.

Merida Mission 10k Xplr AXS, side viewMeridaMerida Mission 10k Xplr AXS
List price £7,000
Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS, side viewMeridaMerida Mission Force Xplr AXS
List price £5,000

At a glance

  • Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS costs £2,000 less than Merida Mission 10k Xplr AXS (list price).
  • Merida Mission 10k Xplr AXS has the higher-range groupset: SRAM Red XPLR AXS, against SRAM Force XPLR AXS.
Key specs4 differences
List price £7,000 £5,000 −£2,000
Model yearSame for all 2027 2027
Weight 7.8 kg –Not given
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

cadre MISSION CF4 II, material: carbon

 Carbon
As printed

cadre MISSION CF4 II, material: carbon

Fork modelSame for all MERIDA MISSION CF4 II MERIDA MISSION CF4 II
Wheelset 700c · Zipp 303 XPLR SW
As printed

roues Zipp 303 XPLR SW

 700c · Zipp 303 XPLR S
As printed

roues Zipp 303 XPLR S

DrivetrainSame for all 1×13 1×13
Groupset SRAM Red XPLR AXS Higher range
As printed

derailleur (ar) Sram Red XPLR AXS; manettes Sram Red AXS

 SRAM Force XPLR AXS
As printed

derailleur (ar) Sram Force XPLR AXS; manettes Sram Force

Brake model SRAM Red AXS 2 piston hydraulic Higher range
As printed

freins Sram Red AXS, 2 piston, hydraulic

 SRAM Force XPLR 2 piston hydraulic
As printed

freins Sram Force XPLR, 2 piston, hydraulic

SeatpostSame for all Rigid · MERIDA TEAM SL II °Value not published by the brand Rigid · MERIDA TEAM SL II °Value not published by the brand

Prices

Each model's retailers, delivered to your country, and their prices over time.

Merida Mission 10k Xplr AXS

Merida Mission 10k Xplr AXS

Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS

Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS

Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

  • Mission 10k Xplr AXS · Gravel bike rather for smooth ground, average gearing, very high equipment.
  • Mission Force Xplr AXS · Gravel bike rather for smooth ground, average gearing, very high equipment.
Terrain
Merida Mission 10k Xplr AXS 25%Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS 25%6 bikes · Merida Mission 10k Xplr AXS · Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS1 bike3 bikes
EasyDemanding

Gearing

Speed in the lowest and the highest gear at 90 rpm: lower on the left climbs easier, higher on the right goes faster.

  • Merida Mission 10k Xplr AXS11 km/h - 52 km/h
  • Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS11 km/h - 52 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Equipment level

0255075100£3,000£4,000£5,000£6,000£7,000List priceEquipment score
  • BH Gravelx Evo 2.5 R GRX
  • BH Gravelx Evo 3.5 R GRX Hydra
  • BH Gravelx Evo 4.5 R Apex AXS
  • BH Gravelx Evo 5.5 R GRX 820
  • Merida Mission Grx400
  • Merida Mission Grx825 Di2
  • Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS
  • Merida Mission 10k Xplr AXS
  • Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS
  • Mission 10k Xplr AXSEquipment level 92/100 · Top of the range
  • Mission Force Xplr AXSEquipment level 86/100 · Top of the range
Merida Mission 10k Xplr AXSMerida Mission Force Xplr AXSother race gravel bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type
Ride typeSame for all Race
As printed

GRAVEL RACE; "gravel de compétition"

 Race
As printed

GRAVEL RACE; "gravel de compétition"

SuspensionSame for all Rigid °Value not published by the brand Rigid °Value not published by the brand
Frame and fork
ForkSame for all Carbon
As printed

fourche MERIDA MISSION CF4 II, Tapered, material: carbon

 Carbon
As printed

fourche MERIDA MISSION CF4 II, Tapered, material: carbon

Max tyre clearanceSame for all 40 mm 40 mm
AxlesSame for all Thru-axles
As printed

100x12/142x12mm axle standard

 Thru-axles
As printed

100x12/142x12mm axle standard

Bottom bracketSame for all BSA
As printed

BSA bottom bracket standard

 BSA
As printed

BSA bottom bracket standard

Seatpost diameterSame for all 27.2 mm 27.2 mm
Drivetrain4 differences
Groupset brandSame for all SRAM
As printed

derailleur (ar) Sram Red XPLR AXS

 SRAM
As printed

derailleur (ar) Sram Force XPLR AXS

ShiftingSame for all Electronic, wired
As printed

derailleur (ar) Sram Red XPLR AXS, electronic

 Electronic, wired
As printed

derailleur (ar) Sram Force XPLR AXS, electronic

ChainringsSame for all 1 1
Gears at the backSame for all 13 13
Chainring teeth SRAM Red XPLR AXS Power Meter 44T Higher range
As printed

taille manivelle Sram Red XPLR AXS Power Meter, 44 teeth, MAT Carbon

 SRAM Force XPLR AXS Power Meter 44T
As printed

taille manivelle Sram Force XPLR AXS Power Meter, 44 teeth, MAT Carbon

Cassette SRAM Red XPLR XG-1391 10-46 Higher range
As printed

cassette Sram Red XPLR, XG-1391, 10-46 teeth

 SRAM Force XPLR XG-1371 10-46
As printed

cassette Sram Force XPLR XG-1371, 10-46 teeth

Rear derailleur Sram Red XPLR AXS Higher range Sram Force XPLR AXS
Shifters Sram Red AXS Higher range Sram Force
Power meter fittedSame for all yes yes
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc Hydraulic disc
Front rotorSame for all 160 mm 160 mm
Rear rotorSame for all 160 mm 160 mm
Wheels and tyres
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29" 700c / 29"
RimsSame for all Carbon
As printed

roues Zipp 303 XPLR SW, material: carbon

 Carbon
As printed

roues Zipp 303 XPLR S, material: carbon

Rim depthSame for all 54 mm 54 mm
Rim inner widthSame for all 32 mm 32 mm
Tubeless readySame for all yes yes
TyresSame for all Goodyear XPLR Slick 40-622 TLR
As printed

pneus Goodyear XPLR Slick designed for Zipp 40mm, 40-622, TLR

 Goodyear XPLR Slick 40-622 TLR
As printed

pneus Goodyear XPLR Slick designed for Zipp 40mm, 40-622, TLR

Tyre width fittedSame for all 40 mm 40 mm
Cockpit and seatpost
HandlebarSame for all MERIDA TEAM SL 1P GR °Value not published by the brand MERIDA TEAM SL 1P GR °Value not published by the brand
StemSame for all MERIDA TEAM ONE-PIECE GR °Value not published by the brand MERIDA TEAM ONE-PIECE GR °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost modelSame for all MERIDA TEAM SL II MERIDA TEAM SL II
Mounts and storage
In-frame storageSame for all yes yes

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Mission 10k Xplr AXS · MMission Force Xplr AXS · M
  • Mission 10k Xplr AXS · M
  • Mission Force Xplr AXS · M

Stack and reach

530540550560570580590600360370380390400410420430↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Mission 10k Xplr AXS · M — Reach (mm) 391 · Stack (mm) 569Mission Force Xplr AXS · M — Reach (mm) 391 · Stack (mm) 569
  • Mission 10k Xplr AXS · M Mission 10k Xplr AXS · M — Reach (mm) 391 · Stack (mm) 569
  • Mission Force Xplr AXS · M Mission Force Xplr AXS · M — Reach (mm) 391 · Stack (mm) 569
Geometry
SizeSame for all M M
ReachSame for all 391 mm 391 mm
StackSame for all 569 mm 569 mm
Top tube (effective)Same for all 560 mm 560 mm
Seat tubeSame for all 510 mm 510 mm
Head tubeSame for all 137 mm 137 mm
Head angleSame for all 72° 72°
Seat angleSame for all 73.5° 73.5°
ChainstaysSame for all 419 mm 419 mm
WheelbaseSame for all 1,013 mm 1,013 mm
StandoverSame for all 798 mm 798 mm
BB dropSame for all 72 mm 72 mm
Fork offsetSame for all 45 mm 45 mm

Where to buy them

Compare the whole Merida Mission range

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Merida Mission 10k Xplr AXS or Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS?

Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS has the lower list price: £5,000, against £7,000 for Merida Mission 10k Xplr AXS. Today's prices by frame size are in the prices section.

What groupset do Merida Mission 10k Xplr AXS and Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS come with?

Merida Mission 10k Xplr AXS: SRAM Red XPLR AXS. Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS: SRAM Force XPLR AXS.

How do Merida Mission 10k Xplr AXS and Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS compare on geometry?

In size M, Merida Mission 10k Xplr AXS has a stack of 569 mm for a reach of 391 mm; in size M, Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS has 569 mm for 391 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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