2020 Merida

MISSION CX 5000

A carbon frame cyclocross bike with mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Weight19.1 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetApex
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

31 mph

MISSION CX 5000

35 mph

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Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'5"

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Reviews
road.cc
Merida Mission CX Force Edition 2020

Jun 2020 · Dave Atkinson

High-quality privateer 'cross racer that's fast and fun

Highs
  • Fun to ride

  • Very light

  • Excellent spec throughout

  • Tubeless ready

  • Mudguard compatible

Lows
  • Thru-axles are daft

  • Gear range a bit limiting if you're not racing

  • Not the best value

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BikeRadar
Merida Mission CX 8000 review

Jun 2019 · Robin Wilmott

A competent ’cross racer and potential all-rounder with mild manners and a hard core

Highs
  • Ride quality, performance, handling precision, tyre clearance

Lows
  • Could be better value

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Gran Fondo Magazine
MERIDA MISSION CX 8000 Review

Feb 2019 · Benjamin Suhr

The MERIDA MISSION CX 8000 is not your typical gravel bike but rather a UCI-compliant gravel racer. The steep angles and poor tire clearance make the MISSION CX look more like a Group B-rally car than a full on off-road tank. But did the MERIDA manage to impress our test riders on the trail? The […]

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Bikerumor
Review: Merida Mission CX carbon cyclocross race bike maintains versatility

Nov 2018

Review: The 2019 Merida Mission CX carbon cyclocross is more race-ready than ever before, but still one of the most versatile cross bikes on the market!

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

MISSION CX CF3, material: carbon, 700C wheelsize, 100x12/ 142x12mm axle standard, BB86 bottom bracket standard

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

MISSION CX CF3

Bottom Bracket

SRAM Pressfit PF86

Headset

VP-B303AC Neck

Handlebar

MERIDA EXPERT SL, material: aluminium

Saddle

MERIDA EXPERT CC

Seatpost

MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: carbon, 27.2mm diameter, 15mm setback

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Apex1

Crank

SRAM Apex1, 40 teeth, 170 mm-XS/S, 172.5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL

Shifters

SRAM Apex 1 HRD

Cassette

SRAM PG-1130, 11-42 teeth, 11 speed

Chain

KMC X11

Brakes

SRAM Apex1 HRD, Hydraulic Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Apex 1 HRD

Wheels
Rims

MERIDA EXPERT CX, 19mm inner width, 24mm height

Spokes

Black stainless

Front Hub

VP 173SB, 100x12mm width front hub, 28 spoke holes, 6 bolt

Rear Hub

VP 273SB, 142x12mm width rear hub, 28 spoke holes, 6 bolt

Tires

Maxxis All Terrane, 700x33C, fold, tubless compatible

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