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Merida Mission: every build compared

Mission Grx400

Mid-rangeRaceCarbon700c2027

Mission Rival Xplr AXS

High endRaceCarbon700c2027

Mission Grx825 Di2

Top of the rangeRaceCarbon700c2027

Mission Force Xplr AXS

Top of the rangeRaceCarbon700c2027

The 5 builds of the line side by side, from the cheapest list price: what each step up changes.

Pick up to 4 builds to set side by side
Merida Mission Grx400, side viewMeridaMerida Mission Grx400
List price £2,250
Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS, side viewMeridaMerida Mission Rival Xplr AXS
List price £3,400
Merida Mission Grx825 Di2, side viewMeridaMerida Mission Grx825 Di2
List price £4,600
Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS, side viewMeridaMerida Mission Force Xplr AXS
List price £5,000

At a glance

  • Merida Mission Grx400 costs £2,750 less than Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS (list price).
  • Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS has the higher-range groupset: SRAM Force XPLR AXS, against Shimano GRX 400.
  • Merida Mission Grx400 has the shorter lowest gear: 10 km/h at 90 rpm, against 11 km/h.
Key specs6 differences
List price £2,250 £3,400 +£1,150 £4,600 +£2,350 £5,000 +£2,750
Model yearSame for all 2027 2027 2027 2027
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

cadre MISSION CF4 II, material: carbon

 Carbon
As printed

cadre MISSION CF4 II, material: carbon

 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 MERIDA MISSION CF4 II MERIDA MISSION CF4 II
Wheelset 700c · Shimano WH-RX180-700C
As printed

roues Shimano WH-RX180-700C

 700c · DT Swiss G 1800 spline CL
As printed

roues DT Swiss G 1800 spline, CL

 700c · Reynolds ATR TSS CL
As printed

roues Reynolds ATR TSS CL

 700c · Zipp 303 XPLR S
As printed

roues Zipp 303 XPLR S

Drivetrain 2×10 1×13 2×12 1×13
Groupset Shimano GRX 400
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano GRX400; manettes Shimano GRX 400

 SRAM Rival XPLR AXS
As printed

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

 Shimano GRX 825 Di2
As printed

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

 SRAM Force XPLR AXS Higher range
As printed

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

Brake model Shimano GRX400 2 piston hydraulic
As printed

freins Shimano GRX400, 2 piston, Hydraulic

 SRAM Rival AXS XPLR 2 piston hydraulic
As printed

freins Sram Rival AXS XPLR, 2 piston, hydraulic

 Shimano GRX820 2 piston hydraulic
As printed

freins Shimano GRX820, 2 piston, hydraulic

 SRAM Force XPLR 2 piston hydraulic Higher range
As printed

freins Sram Force XPLR, 2 piston, hydraulic

Seatpost Rigid · MERIDA EXPERT SL °Value not published by the brand Rigid · MERIDA EXPERT SL °Value not published by the brand 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 Grx400

Merida Mission Grx400

Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS

Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS

Merida Mission Grx825 Di2

Merida Mission Grx825 Di2

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 Grx400 · Gravel bike rather for smooth ground, average gearing, average equipment, equipment for the price better than 75% of other race gravel bikes.
  • 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.
  • Mission Grx825 Di2 · 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 Grx400 25%Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS 25%Merida Mission Grx825 Di2 25%Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS 25%8 bikes · Merida Mission Grx400 · Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS · Merida Mission Grx825 Di2 · 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 Grx40010 km/h - 50 km/h
  • Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS11 km/h - 50 km/h
  • Merida Mission Grx825 Di210 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 10k Xplr AXS
  • Merida Mission Grx400
  • Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS
  • Merida Mission Grx825 Di2
  • Merida Mission Force Xplr AXS
  • Mission Grx400Equipment level 46/100 · Mid-range
  • Mission Rival Xplr AXSEquipment level 73/100 · High end
  • Mission Grx825 Di2Equipment level 85/100 · Top of the range
  • Mission Force Xplr AXSEquipment level 86/100 · Top of the range
Merida Mission Grx400Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXSMerida Mission Grx825 Di2Merida 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"

 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 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

 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 40 mm 40 mm
AxlesSame for all Thru-axles
As printed

100x12/142x12mm axle standard

 Thru-axles
As printed

100x12/142x12mm axle standard

 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

 BSA
As printed

BSA bottom bracket standard

 BSA
As printed

BSA bottom bracket standard

Seatpost diameterSame for all 27.2 mm 27.2 mm 27.2 mm 27.2 mm
Drivetrain8 differences
Groupset brand Shimano
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano GRX400

 SRAM
As printed

derailleur (ar) Sram Rival XPLR AXS

 Shimano
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano GRX825 Di2

 SRAM
As printed

derailleur (ar) Sram Force XPLR AXS

Shifting Mechanical
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano GRX400, mechanical

 Electronic, wired
As printed

derailleur (ar) Sram Rival XPLR AXS, electronic

 Electronic, wired
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano GRX825 Di2, electronic

 Electronic, wired
As printed

derailleur (ar) Sram Force XPLR AXS, electronic

Chainrings 2 1 −1 2 1 −1
Gears at the back 10 13 Best of the comparison+3 12 +2 13 Best of the comparison+3
Chainring teeth Shimano GRX600 46-30
As printed

taille manivelle Shimano GRX600, 46-30 teeth

 SRAM Rival XPLR 42T
As printed

taille manivelle Sram Rival XPLR, 42 teeth, MAT Aluminium

 Shimano GRX820 48-31
As printed

taille manivelle Shimano GRX820, 48-31 teeth

 SRAM Force XPLR AXS Power Meter 44T Higher range
As printed

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

Cassette Shimano Deore HG50 11-36
As printed

cassette Shimano Deore HG50, 11-36 teeth, 10 speed

 SRAM Rival XPLR 10-46
As printed

cassette Sram Rival XPLR, 10-46 teeth

 Shimano GRX HG710 11-36
As printed

cassette Shimano GRX HG710, 11-36 teeth

 SRAM Force XPLR XG-1371 10-46 Higher range
As printed

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

Rear derailleur Shimano GRX400 Sram Rival XPLR AXS Shimano GRX825 Di2 Sram Force XPLR AXS Higher range
Shifters Shimano GRX 400 Sram Rival AXS Shimano GRX825 Di2 Higher range Sram Force
Power meter fitted–Not given–Not given–Not given yes
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc Hydraulic disc Hydraulic disc Hydraulic disc
Front rotorSame for all 160 mm 160 mm 160 mm 160 mm
Rear rotorSame for all 160 mm 160 mm 160 mm 160 mm
Wheels and tyres4 differences
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29" 700c / 29" 700c / 29" 700c / 29"
Rims Aluminium
As printed

roues Shimano WH-RX180-700C, material: aluminium

 Aluminium
As printed

roues DT Swiss G 1800 spline, material: aluminium

 Carbon
As printed

roues Reynolds ATR TSS CL, material: carbon

 Carbon
As printed

roues Zipp 303 XPLR S, material: carbon

Rim depth 25 mm 25 mm 42 mm +17 mm 54 mm +29 mm
Rim inner width 25 mm 24 mm −1 mm 25 mm 32 mm +7 mm
Tubeless ready–Not given yes yes yes
Tyres Maxxis Receptor 700x40C
As printed

pneus Maxxis Receptor, 700x40C, foldable, EXO, Tanwall

 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

 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 40 mm 40 mm
Cockpit and seatpost3 differences
Handlebar MERIDA EXPERT GR II °Value not published by the brand MERIDA EXPERT GR II °Value not published by the brand MERIDA TEAM SL 1P GR °Value not published by the brand MERIDA TEAM SL 1P GR °Value not published by the brand
Stem MERIDA TEAM CC III °Value not published by the brand MERIDA TEAM CC III °Value not published by the brand MERIDA TEAM ONE-PIECE GR °Value not published by the brand MERIDA TEAM ONE-PIECE GR °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model MERIDA EXPERT SL MERIDA EXPERT SL MERIDA TEAM SL II MERIDA TEAM SL II
Mounts and storage
In-frame storageSame for all yes yes 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 Grx400 · MMission Rival Xplr AXS · MMission Grx825 Di2 · MMission Force Xplr AXS · M
  • Mission Grx400 · M
  • Mission Rival Xplr AXS · M
  • Mission Grx825 Di2 · M
  • Mission Force Xplr AXS · M

Stack and reach

530540550560570580590600360370380390400410420430↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Mission Grx400 · M — Reach (mm) 391 · Stack (mm) 569Mission Rival Xplr AXS · M — Reach (mm) 391 · Stack (mm) 569Mission Grx825 Di2 · M — Reach (mm) 391 · Stack (mm) 569Mission Force Xplr AXS · M — Reach (mm) 391 · Stack (mm) 569
  • Mission Grx400 · M Mission Grx400 · M — Reach (mm) 391 · Stack (mm) 569
  • Mission Rival Xplr AXS · M Mission 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 Force Xplr AXS · M Mission Force Xplr AXS · M — Reach (mm) 391 · Stack (mm) 569
Geometry
SizeSame for all M M M M
ReachSame for all 391 mm 391 mm 391 mm 391 mm
StackSame for all 569 mm 569 mm 569 mm 569 mm
Top tube (effective)Same for all 560 mm 560 mm 560 mm 560 mm
Seat tubeSame for all 510 mm 510 mm 510 mm 510 mm
Head tubeSame for all 137 mm 137 mm 137 mm 137 mm
Head angleSame for all 72° 72° 72° 72°
Seat angleSame for all 73.5° 73.5° 73.5° 73.5°
ChainstaysSame for all 419 mm 419 mm 419 mm 419 mm
WheelbaseSame for all 1,013 mm 1,013 mm 1,013 mm 1,013 mm
StandoverSame for all 798 mm 798 mm 798 mm 798 mm
BB dropSame for all 72 mm 72 mm 72 mm 72 mm
Fork offsetSame for all 45 mm 45 mm 45 mm 45 mm

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