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Merida Mission Grx825 Di2 vs Specialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2

Merida Mission Grx825 Di2, side view

Merida

Mission Grx825 Di2

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 20 differences, line by line.

Merida Mission Grx825 Di2, side viewMeridaMerida Mission Grx825 Di2
List price £4,600
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 10 km/h.
Key specs7 differences
List price £4,600 –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 · Reynolds ATR TSS CL
As printed

roues Reynolds ATR TSS CL

 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 2×12 1×12
Groupset Shimano GRX 825 Di2
As printed

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

 Shimano GRX Di2
As printed

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

Brake model Shimano GRX820 2 piston hydraulic
As printed

freins Shimano GRX820, 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 Grx825 Di2

Merida Mission Grx825 Di2

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 Grx825 Di2 · 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 Grx825 Di2 25%Specialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2 79%5 bikes · Merida Mission Grx825 Di21 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 Grx825 Di210 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 Force Xplr AXS
  • Merida Mission Grx400
  • Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS
  • Merida Mission Grx825 Di2
  • Mission Grx825 Di2Equipment level 85/100 · Top of the range
  • Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2Equipment level 89/100 · Top of the range
Merida Mission Grx825 Di2Specialized 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
Drivetrain5 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano GRX825 Di2

 Shimano
As printed

Shimano GRX Di2 RD-RX827, 12-speed

ShiftingSame for all Electronic, wired
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano GRX825 Di2, electronic

 Electronic, wired
As printed

Shimano GRX Di2 ST-RX825

Chainrings 2 1 −1
Gears at the backSame for all 12 12
Chainring teeth Shimano GRX820 48-31
As printed

taille manivelle Shimano GRX820, 48-31 teeth

 Shimano GRX FC-RX820, 40t
Cassette Shimano GRX HG710 11-36
As printed

cassette Shimano GRX HG710, 11-36 teeth

 Shimano XT M8200, 12-speed, 10-51t
Rear derailleur Shimano GRX825 Di2 Shimano GRX Di2 RD-RX827, 12-speed °Value not published by the brand
Shifters Shimano GRX825 Di2 Shimano GRX Di2 ST-RX825, hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
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 Reynolds ATR TSS CL, material: carbon

 Carbon
As printed

27mm inner width carbon rim

Rim depth 42 mm 25.5 mm −17 mm
Rim inner width 25 mm 27 mm +2 mm
Tubeless readySame for all yes yes
Tyres Continental Terra Speed ProTection 40-622 TLR
As printed

pneus Continental Terra Speed ProTection 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 Grx825 Di2 · MDiverge 4 Expert GRX Di2 · 52CM
  • Mission Grx825 Di2 · M
  • Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2 · 52CM

Stack and reach

540550560570580590600610350360370380390400410420↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Mission Grx825 Di2 · M — Reach (mm) 391 · Stack (mm) 569Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2 · 52CM — Reach (mm) 374 · Stack (mm) 578
  • Mission Grx825 Di2 · M Mission Grx825 Di2 · 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 Grx825 Di2 and Specialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2 come with?

Merida Mission Grx825 Di2: Shimano GRX 825 Di2. Specialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2: Shimano GRX Di2.

How do Merida Mission Grx825 Di2 and Specialized Diverge 4 Expert GRX Di2 compare on geometry?

In size M, Merida Mission Grx825 Di2 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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