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Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS vs Specialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2

Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS, side view

Merida

Mission Force Xplr AXS

Specialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2, side view

Specialized

Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2

Top of the rangeRaceCarbon700c2027
Top of the rangeCarbon700c2027

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 21 differences, line by line.

Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS, side viewMeridaMerida Mission Force Xplr AXS
List price £5,000
Specialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2, side viewSpecializedSpecialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2

At a glance

  • Specialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2 has the shorter lowest gear: 9 km/h at 90 rpm, against 11 km/h.
Key specs7 differences
List price £5,000 –Not given
Model yearSame for all 2027 2027
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

cadre MISSION CF4 II, material: carbon

 Carbon
As printed

Specialized Diverge FACT 9r carbon

Fork model MERIDA MISSION CF4 II Future Shock 3.2 w/ Smooth Boot, FACT Carbon 12x100mm
As printed

Future Shock 3.2 w/ Smooth Boot, FACT Carbon 12x100mm, thru-axle

Wheelset 700c · Zipp 303 XPLR S
As printed

roues Zipp 303 XPLR S

 700c · Roval Terra C III, 27mm inner width carbon rim, 25.5mm depth
As printed

Roval Terra C III, 27mm inner width carbon rim, tubeless ready, 25.5mm depth, DT 370 hub

Drivetrain 1×13 1×12
Groupset SRAM Force XPLR AXS
As printed

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

 Shimano GRX Di2
As printed

Shimano GRX Di2 ST-RX825 / Shimano GRX Di2 RD-RX827, 12-speed

Brake model SRAM Force XPLR 2 piston hydraulic
As printed

freins Sram Force XPLR, 2 piston, hydraulic

 Shimano GRX BR-RX820, hydraulic disc
Seatpost Rigid · MERIDA TEAM SL II °Value not published by the brand Rigid · Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset °Value not published by the brand
Weight–Not given 9.38 kg
Suspension Rigid °Value not published by the brand Hardtail °Value not published by the brand

Prices

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

Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS

Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS

Specialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2

Specialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2

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 Force Xplr AXS · Gravel bike rather for smooth ground, average gearing, very high equipment.
  • Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2 · Gravel bike rather demanding, neutral handling, average gearing, very high equipment.
Terrain
Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS 25%Specialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2 79%5 bikes · Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS1 bike1 bike · Specialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di23 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 Force Xplr AXS11 km/h - 52 km/h
  • Specialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di29 km/h - 48 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 10k Xplr AXS
  • Merida Mission Grx400
  • Merida Mission Grx825 Di2
  • Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS
  • Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS
  • Mission Force Xplr AXSEquipment level 86/100 · Top of the range
  • Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2Equipment level 89/100 · Top of the range
Merida Mission Force Xplr AXSSpecialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2other 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 type Race
As printed

GRAVEL RACE; "gravel de compétition"

–Not given
Frame and fork2 differences
ForkSame for all Carbon
As printed

fourche MERIDA MISSION CF4 II, Tapered, material: carbon

 Carbon
As printed

FACT Carbon 12x100mm, thru-axle

Max tyre clearance 40 mm 50 mm Best of the comparison+10 mm
AxlesSame for all Thru-axles
As printed

100x12/142x12mm axle standard

 Thru-axles
As printed

12x142mm thru-axle

Bottom bracket BSA
As printed

BSA bottom bracket standard

 Shimano Threaded BSA BB
Cable routing–Not given Internal
As printed

internal routing

Seatpost diameter 27.2 mm –Not given
Drivetrain6 differences
Groupset brand SRAM
As printed

derailleur (ar) Sram Force XPLR AXS

 Shimano
As printed

Shimano GRX Di2 RD-RX827, 12-speed

ShiftingSame for all Electronic, wired
As printed

derailleur (ar) Sram Force XPLR AXS, electronic

 Electronic, wired
As printed

Shimano GRX Di2 ST-RX825

ChainringsSame for all 1 1
Gears at the back 13 Best of the comparison 12 −1
Chainring teeth SRAM Force XPLR AXS Power Meter 44T
As printed

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

 Shimano GRX FC-RX820, 40t
Cassette SRAM Force XPLR XG-1371 10-46 Higher range
As printed

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

 Shimano XT M8200, 12-speed, 10-51t
Rear derailleur Sram Force XPLR AXS Shimano GRX Di2 RD-RX827, 12-speed °Value not published by the brand
Shifters Sram Force Shimano GRX Di2 ST-RX825, hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
Power meter fitted yes –Not given
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano GRX BR-RX820, hydraulic disc

Front rotor 160 mm –Not given
Rear rotor 160 mm –Not given
Wheels and tyres4 differences
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29" 700c / 29"
As printed

Tracer TLR All Terrain Gravel Tire 700x45

RimsSame for all Carbon
As printed

roues Zipp 303 XPLR S, material: carbon

 Carbon
As printed

27mm inner width carbon rim

Rim depth 54 mm 25.5 mm −29 mm
Rim inner width 32 mm 27 mm −5 mm
Tubeless readySame for all yes yes
Tyres Goodyear XPLR Slick 40-622 TLR
As printed

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

 Tracer TLR All Terrain Gravel Tire 700x45, Tubeless Ready
As printed

Tracer TLR All Terrain Gravel Tire 700x45, Tan Sidewall, Tubeless Ready

Tyre width fitted 40 mm 45 mm +5 mm
Cockpit and seatpost3 differences
Handlebar MERIDA TEAM SL 1P GR °Value not published by the brand Specialized Adventure Gear Hover, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare °Value not published by the brand
Stem MERIDA TEAM ONE-PIECE GR °Value not published by the brand Future Stem, Pro °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model MERIDA TEAM SL II Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset °Value not published by the brand
Weight
Weighed in size–Not given 56
As printed

Poids Taille 56

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 Force Xplr AXS · MDiverge 4 Expert GRX Di2 · 52CM
  • Mission Force Xplr AXS · M
  • Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2 · 52CM

Stack and reach

540550560570580590600610350360370380390400410420↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Mission Force Xplr AXS · M — Reach (mm) 391 · Stack (mm) 569Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2 · 52CM — Reach (mm) 374 · Stack (mm) 578
  • Mission Force Xplr AXS · M Mission Force Xplr AXS · M — Reach (mm) 391 · Stack (mm) 569
  • Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2 · 52CM Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2 · 52CM — Reach (mm) 374 · Stack (mm) 578
Geometry13 differences
Size M 52CM
Reach 391 mm 374 mm −17 mm
Stack 569 mm 578 mm +9 mm
Top tube (effective) 560 mm 537 mm −23 mm
Seat tube 510 mm 430 mm −80 mm
Head tube 137 mm 104 mm −33 mm
Head angle 72° 70.5° −1.5°
Seat angle 73.5° 74° +0.5°
Chainstays 419 mm 430 mm +11 mm
Wheelbase 1,013 mm 1,031 mm +18 mm
Standover 798 mm 725 mm −73 mm
BB drop 72 mm 85 mm +13 mm
Fork offset 45 mm 55 mm +10 mm
Front centre–Not given 613 mm
BB height–Not given 264 mm
Trail–Not given 68 mm
Stem–Not given 70 mm
Handlebar width–Not given 400 mm
Crank length–Not given 170 mm

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS and Specialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2 come with?

Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS: SRAM Force XPLR AXS. Specialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2: Shimano GRX Di2.

How do Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS and Specialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2 compare on geometry?

In size M, Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS has a stack of 569 mm for a reach of 391 mm; in size 52CM, Specialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2 has 578 mm for 374 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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