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Merida Mission vs Merida Mission 10k

Merida Mission GRX 400, side view

Merida

Mission

Merida Mission 10k, side view

Merida

Mission 10k

Mid-rangeRaceCarbon700c2027
Top of the rangeRaceCarbon700c2027

Two builds of the Merida Mission line: 19 differences, mostly in the components.

Merida Mission GRX 400, side viewMeridaMerida Mission
Merida Mission 10k, side viewMeridaMerida Mission 10k

At a glance

  • Merida Mission costs £4,750 less than Merida Mission 10k (list price).
  • Merida Mission 10k has the higher-range groupset: SRAM Red XPLR AXS, against Shimano GRX 400.
  • Merida Mission has the shorter lowest gear: 10 km/h at 90 rpm, against 11 km/h.
Key specs6 differences
List price £2,250 £7,000 +£4,750
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 · Shimano WH-RX180-700C
As printed

roues Shimano WH-RX180-700C

 700c · Zipp 303 XPLR SW
As printed

roues Zipp 303 XPLR SW

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

derailleur (ar) Shimano GRX400; manettes Shimano GRX 400

 SRAM Red XPLR AXS Higher range
As printed

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

Brake model Shimano GRX400 2 piston hydraulic
As printed

freins Shimano GRX400, 2 piston, Hydraulic

 SRAM Red AXS 2 piston hydraulic Higher range
As printed

freins Sram Red AXS, 2 piston, hydraulic

Seatpost Rigid · MERIDA EXPERT SL °Value not published by the brand Rigid · MERIDA TEAM SL II °Value not published by the brand
Weight–Not given 7.8 kg

Prices

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Merida Mission

Merida Mission

Merida Mission 10k

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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 · Gravel bike made for very smooth ground, very nimble, average gearing, average equipment.
  • Mission 10k · Gravel bike made for very smooth ground, very nimble, long gearing, very high equipment.
Terrain
Merida Mission 7%Merida Mission 10k 7%1 bike3 bikes · Merida Mission · Merida Mission 10k1 bike3 bikes4 bikes1 bike4 bikes3 bikes3 bikes1 bike
EasyDemanding
Handling
Merida Mission 8%Merida Mission 10k 8%1 bike3 bikes · Merida Mission · Merida Mission 10k1 bike3 bikes1 bike2 bikes3 bikes1 bike1 bike1 bike4 bikes1 bike
NimbleStable

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 Mission10 km/h - 50 km/h
  • Merida Mission 10k11 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
  • BH Gravelx Evo 3.5 R
  • BH Gravelx Evo 4.5 R
  • BH Gravelx Evo 5.5 R
  • Merida Mission
  • Merida Mission 10k
  • MissionEquipment level 46/100 · Mid-range
  • Mission 10kEquipment level 92/100 · Top of the range
Merida MissionMerida Mission 10kother 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
Drivetrain8 differences
Groupset brand Shimano
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano GRX400

 SRAM
As printed

derailleur (ar) Sram Red XPLR AXS

Shifting Mechanical
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano GRX400, mechanical

 Electronic, wired
As printed

derailleur (ar) Sram Red XPLR AXS, electronic

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

taille manivelle Shimano GRX600, 46-30 teeth

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

taille manivelle Sram Red 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 Red XPLR XG-1391 10-46 Higher range
As printed

cassette Sram Red XPLR, XG-1391, 10-46 teeth

Rear derailleur Shimano GRX400 Sram Red XPLR AXS Higher range
Shifters Shimano GRX 400 Sram Red AXS Higher range
Power meter fitted–Not given yes
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 tyres4 differences
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29" 700c / 29"
Rims Aluminium
As printed

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

 Carbon
As printed

roues Zipp 303 XPLR SW, material: carbon

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

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

 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
Cockpit and seatpost3 differences
Handlebar MERIDA EXPERT GR II °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 ONE-PIECE GR °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model MERIDA EXPERT SL MERIDA TEAM SL II
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 · MMission 10k · M
  • Mission · M
  • Mission 10k · M

Stack and reach

530540550560570580590600360370380390400410420430↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Mission · M — Reach (mm) 391 · Stack (mm) 569Mission 10k · M — Reach (mm) 391 · Stack (mm) 569
  • Mission · M Mission · M — Reach (mm) 391 · Stack (mm) 569
  • Mission 10k · M Mission 10k · 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

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Merida Mission or Merida Mission 10k?

Merida Mission has the lower list price: £2,250, against £7,000 for Merida Mission 10k. Today's prices by frame size are in the prices section.

What groupset do Merida Mission and Merida Mission 10k come with?

Merida Mission: Shimano GRX 400. Merida Mission 10k: SRAM Red XPLR AXS.

How do Merida Mission and Merida Mission 10k compare on geometry?

In size M, Merida Mission has a stack of 569 mm for a reach of 391 mm; in size M, Merida Mission 10k has 569 mm for 391 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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