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Merida Mission Grx825 Di2 vs Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS

Merida Mission Grx825 Di2, side view

Merida

Mission Grx825 Di2

Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS, side view

Merida

Mission Rival Xplr AXS

Top of the rangeRaceCarbon700c2027
High endRaceCarbon700c2027

Two builds of the Merida Mission line: 17 differences, mostly in the components.

Merida Mission Grx825 Di2, side viewMeridaMerida Mission Grx825 Di2
List price £4,600
Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS, side viewMeridaMerida Mission Rival Xplr AXS
List price £3,400

At a glance

  • Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS costs £1,200 less than Merida Mission Grx825 Di2 (list price).
  • Merida Mission Grx825 Di2 has the higher-range groupset: Shimano GRX 825 Di2, against SRAM Rival XPLR AXS.
  • Merida Mission Grx825 Di2 has the shorter lowest gear: 10 km/h at 90 rpm, against 11 km/h.
Key specs6 differences
List price £4,600 £3,400 −£1,200
Model yearSame for all 2027 2027
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 · Reynolds ATR TSS CL
As printed

roues Reynolds ATR TSS CL

 700c · DT Swiss G 1800 spline CL
As printed

roues DT Swiss G 1800 spline, CL

Drivetrain 2×12 1×13
Groupset Shimano GRX 825 Di2 Higher range
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano GRX825 Di2; manettes Shimano GRX825 Di2

 SRAM Rival XPLR AXS
As printed

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

Brake model Shimano GRX820 2 piston hydraulic Higher range
As printed

freins Shimano GRX820, 2 piston, hydraulic

 SRAM Rival AXS XPLR 2 piston hydraulic
As printed

freins Sram Rival AXS XPLR, 2 piston, hydraulic

Seatpost Rigid · MERIDA TEAM SL II °Value not published by the brand Rigid · MERIDA EXPERT SL °Value not published by the brand

Prices

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

Merida Mission Grx825 Di2

Merida Mission Grx825 Di2

Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS

Merida Mission Rival 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 Grx825 Di2 · Gravel bike rather for smooth ground, average gearing, very high equipment.
  • Mission Rival Xplr AXS · Gravel bike rather for smooth ground, average gearing, rather high equipment, equipment for the price better than 88% of other race gravel bikes.
Terrain
Merida Mission Grx825 Di2 25%Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS 25%6 bikes · Merida Mission Grx825 Di2 · Merida Mission Rival 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 Grx825 Di210 km/h - 52 km/h
  • Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS11 km/h - 50 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 Force Xplr AXS
  • Merida Mission Grx400
  • Merida Mission Grx825 Di2
  • Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS
  • Mission Grx825 Di2Equipment level 85/100 · Top of the range
  • Mission Rival Xplr AXSEquipment level 73/100 · High end
Merida Mission Grx825 Di2Merida Mission Rival 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
Drivetrain7 differences
Groupset brand Shimano
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano GRX825 Di2

 SRAM
As printed

derailleur (ar) Sram Rival XPLR AXS

ShiftingSame for all Electronic, wired
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano GRX825 Di2, electronic

 Electronic, wired
As printed

derailleur (ar) Sram Rival XPLR AXS, electronic

Chainrings 2 1 −1
Gears at the back 12 13 Best of the comparison+1
Chainring teeth Shimano GRX820 48-31 Higher range
As printed

taille manivelle Shimano GRX820, 48-31 teeth

 SRAM Rival XPLR 42T
As printed

taille manivelle Sram Rival XPLR, 42 teeth, MAT Aluminium

Cassette Shimano GRX HG710 11-36
As printed

cassette Shimano GRX HG710, 11-36 teeth

 SRAM Rival XPLR 10-46
As printed

cassette Sram Rival XPLR, 10-46 teeth

Rear derailleur Shimano GRX825 Di2 Higher range Sram Rival XPLR AXS
Shifters Shimano GRX825 Di2 Higher range Sram Rival AXS
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 tyres3 differences
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29" 700c / 29"
Rims Carbon
As printed

roues Reynolds ATR TSS CL, material: carbon

 Aluminium
As printed

roues DT Swiss G 1800 spline, material: aluminium

Rim depth 42 mm 25 mm −17 mm
Rim inner width 25 mm 24 mm −1 mm
Tubeless readySame for all yes yes
TyresSame for all Continental Terra Speed ProTection 40-622 TLR
As printed

pneus Continental Terra Speed ProTection 40mm, 40-622, TLR

 Continental Terra Speed ProTection 40-622 TLR
As printed

pneus Continental Terra Speed ProTection 40mm, 40-622, TLR

Tyre width fittedSame for all 40 mm 40 mm
Cockpit and seatpost3 differences
Handlebar MERIDA TEAM SL 1P GR °Value not published by the brand MERIDA EXPERT GR II °Value not published by the brand
Stem MERIDA TEAM ONE-PIECE GR °Value not published by the brand MERIDA TEAM CC III °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model MERIDA TEAM SL II MERIDA EXPERT SL
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 Grx825 Di2 · MMission Rival Xplr AXS · M
  • Mission Grx825 Di2 · M
  • Mission Rival Xplr AXS · M

Stack and reach

530540550560570580590600360370380390400410420430↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Mission Grx825 Di2 · M — Reach (mm) 391 · Stack (mm) 569Mission Rival Xplr AXS · M — Reach (mm) 391 · Stack (mm) 569
  • Mission Grx825 Di2 · M Mission Grx825 Di2 · M — Reach (mm) 391 · Stack (mm) 569
  • Mission Rival Xplr AXS · M Mission Rival 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

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Merida Mission Grx825 Di2 or Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS?

Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS has the lower list price: £3,400, against £4,600 for Merida Mission Grx825 Di2. Today's prices by frame size are in the prices section.

What groupset do Merida Mission Grx825 Di2 and Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS come with?

Merida Mission Grx825 Di2: Shimano GRX 825 Di2. Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS: SRAM Rival XPLR AXS.

How do Merida Mission Grx825 Di2 and Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS compare on geometry?

In size M, Merida Mission Grx825 Di2 has a stack of 569 mm for a reach of 391 mm; in size M, Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS has 569 mm for 391 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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