Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS vs BH Gravelx Evo 2.5 R GRX

Merida

Mission Rival Xplr AXS

Gravelx Evo 2.5 R GRX

High endRaceCarbon700c2027

Mid-rangeRaceCarbon700c2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 18 differences, line by line.

Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS, side view

MeridaMerida Mission Rival Xplr AXS

List price £3,400

BHBH Gravelx Evo 2.5 R GRX

List price £2,545

At a glance

Differences only

BH Gravelx Evo 2.5 R GRX costs £855 less than Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS (list price).
Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS has the higher-range groupset: SRAM Rival XPLR AXS, against Shimano GRX400.
Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS is the newer model (2027).

Key specs7 differences

List price £3,400 £2,545 −£855

Model year 2027 2026

Frame Carbon

As printed

cadre MISSION CF4 II, material: carbon

Carbon

As printed

Gravel X Carbon Monocoque Racing

Fork model MERIDA MISSION CF4 II –

Wheelset 700c · DT Swiss G 1800 spline CL

As printed

roues DT Swiss G 1800 spline, CL

700c · Shimano RS170 Disc

Drivetrain 1×13 2×10

Groupset SRAM Rival XPLR AXS Higher range

As printed

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

Shimano GRX400

Brake model SRAM Rival AXS XPLR 2 piston hydraulic Higher range

As printed

freins Sram Rival AXS XPLR, 2 piston, hydraulic

Shimano GRX400

Seatpost Rigid · MERIDA EXPERT SL ^{°Value not published by the brand} Rigid · BH Gravel X ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Prices

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

Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS

BH Gravelx Evo 2.5 R GRX

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 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.
Gravelx Evo 2.5 R GRX · Gravel bike very demanding, average equipment.

Terrain

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 Rival Xplr AXS11 km/h - 50 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Equipment level

Mission Rival Xplr AXSEquipment level 73/100 · High end
Gravelx Evo 2.5 R GRXEquipment level 46/100 · Mid-range

Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXSBH Gravelx Evo 2.5 R GRXother 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"

Race

As printed

Gravel X Carbon Monocoque Racing

Suspension Rigid ^{°Value not published by the brand} Rigid ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Frame and fork1 difference

Fork Carbon

As printed

fourche MERIDA MISSION CF4 II, Tapered, material: carbon

Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Frame weight– 940 g

Max tyre clearance 40 mm 45 mm +5 mm

Axles Thru-axles

As printed

100x12/142x12mm axle standard

–

Bottom bracket BSA

As printed

BSA bottom bracket standard

–

Seatpost diameter 27.2 mm –

Drivetrain8 differences

Groupset brand SRAM

As printed

derailleur (ar) Sram Rival XPLR AXS

Shimano

As printed

Shimano GRX400

Shifting Electronic, wired

As printed

derailleur (ar) Sram Rival XPLR AXS, electronic

Mechanical ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano GRX 400 10 sp Shimano GRX400

Chainrings 1 2 +1

Gears at the back 13 10 −3

Chainring teeth SRAM Rival XPLR 42T Higher range

As printed

taille manivelle Sram Rival XPLR, 42 teeth, MAT Aluminium

Shimano GRX 400 46/30

Cassette SRAM Rival XPLR 10-46 Higher range

As printed

cassette Sram Rival XPLR, 10-46 teeth

Shimano Deore 11/36

Rear derailleur Sram Rival XPLR AXS Higher range Shimano GRX 400 10 sp ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifters Sram Rival AXS Higher range Shimano GRX400 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Brakes

Brakes Hydraulic disc Hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano GRX 400 Disque hydraulique

Front rotor 160 mm –

Rear rotor 160 mm –

Wheels and tyres1 difference

Wheel size 700c / 29" 700c / 29"

As printed

Pirelli Cinturato Gravel 700x40

Rims Aluminium

As printed

roues DT Swiss G 1800 spline, material: aluminium

Aluminium ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rim depth 25 mm –

Rim inner width 24 mm –

Tubeless ready yes –

Tyres Continental Terra Speed ProTection 40-622 TLR

As printed

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

Pirelli Cinturato Gravel 700x40

Tyre width fitted 40 mm 40 mm

Cockpit and seatpost3 differences

Handlebar width– 400 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Handlebar MERIDA EXPERT GR II ^{°Value not published by the brand} FSA NS Gravel, X, Handlebar, FSA NS Gravel, XS 400mm, SM 420mm, MD 420mm, LA 440mm, XL 440mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Stem MERIDA TEAM CC III ^{°Value not published by the brand} FSA NS SMR, X, Stem, FSA NS SMR, XS 90mm, SM 100mm, MD 100mm, LA 110mm, XL 110mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model MERIDA EXPERT SL BH Gravel X ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Mounts and storage

In-frame storage 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.

Size of Mission Rival Xplr AXS

Size of Gravelx Evo 2.5 R GRX

Differences measured from

Mission Rival Xplr AXS · M
Gravelx Evo 2.5 R GRX · L

Stack and reach

Mission Rival Xplr AXS · M Mission Rival Xplr AXS · M — Reach (mm) 391 · Stack (mm) 569
Gravelx Evo 2.5 R GRX · L Gravelx Evo 2.5 R GRX · L — Reach (mm) 387 · Stack (mm) 577

Geometry12 differences

Size M L

Reach 391 mm 387 mm −4 mm

Stack 569 mm 577 mm +8 mm

Top tube (effective) 560 mm 567 mm +7 mm

Seat tube 510 mm 540 mm +30 mm

Head tube 137 mm 160 mm +23 mm

Head angle 72° 71.5° −0.5°

Seat angle 73.5° 72.8° −0.7°

Chainstays 419 mm 426 mm +7 mm

Wheelbase 1,013 mm 1,031 mm +18 mm

Standover 798 mm –

BB drop 72 mm 73 mm +1 mm

Fork offset 45 mm 53 mm +8 mm

Front centre– 614 mm

BB height– 276 mm

Trail– 61 mm

Where to buy them

Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS
List price £3,400
Its full spec sheet Compare the whole Merida Mission range
BH Gravelx Evo 2.5 R GRX
List price £2,545
Its full spec sheet Compare the whole BH Gravelx range

Compare the whole Merida Mission range Compare the whole BH Gravelx range

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS or BH Gravelx Evo 2.5 R GRX?

BH Gravelx Evo 2.5 R GRX has the lower list price: £2,545, against £3,400 for Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS. Today's prices by frame size are in the prices section.

What groupset do Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS and BH Gravelx Evo 2.5 R GRX come with?

Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS: SRAM Rival XPLR AXS. BH Gravelx Evo 2.5 R GRX: Shimano GRX400.

How do Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS and BH Gravelx Evo 2.5 R GRX compare on geometry?

In size M, Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS has a stack of 569 mm for a reach of 391 mm; in size L, BH Gravelx Evo 2.5 R GRX has 577 mm for 387 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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Merida Mission Rival Xplr AXS vs BH Gravelx Evo 2.5 R GRX

At a glance

Prices

Character

Gearing

Equipment level

Components and specs

Geometry

Stack and reach

Where to buy them

Frequently asked questions

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