Compare: 2020 Merida MISSION CX 600 vs 2019 Giant Defy Advanced 2

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	MISSION CX 6002020 Merida	Defy Advanced 22019 Giant

MSRP	($1,963)	$2,100
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Cyclocross	Endurance
Weight	21.1 lbs
	3.5	4.7
Frame	Aluminum	Carbon
Fork	Carbon	Carbon
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	700c	700c
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	Apex	105
Drivetrain	1 × 11	2 × 11
Brand Site	merida-bikes.com	giant-bicycles.com
Summary	The Merida MISSION CX 600 and Giant Defy Advanced 2 are both road bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The MISSION CX 600 has an aluminum frame, while the Defy Advanced 2 has a carbon frame, better components, and higher gearing.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position

relaxedaggressive

Terrain

smoothrugged

2020 MISSION CX 600

2019 Defy Advanced 2

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Gear Range

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

2020 MISSION CX 600

39 mph

2019 Defy Advanced 2

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry

Specs

	MISSION CX 6002020 Merida	Defy Advanced 22019 Giant

Frame	MISSION CX LITE, material: aluminium, 700C wheelsize, 100x12/ 142x12mm axle standard, BB86 bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit	Advanced-Grade Composite BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit
Fork	MISSION CX CF3	Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer
Shock		N/A
Bottom Bracket	SRAM Pressfit PF86	Shimano Press Fit
Headset	MERIDA M2331 Neck
Stem		Giant Connect
Handlebar	MERIDA EXPERT SL, material: aluminium	Contact SL D-Fuse
Saddle	MERIDA COMP SL, V-mount	Contact (neutral)
Seatpost	MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: carbon, 27.2mm diameter, 15mm setback	Giant D-Fuse composite
Pedals		N/A

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SRAM Apex1	Shimano 105
Front Derailleur		Shimano 105
Crank	SRAM Apex1, 40 teeth, 170 mm-XS/S, 172.5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL	FC-R510, 34/50
Shifters	SRAM Apex 1 HRD	Shimano 105
Cassette	SRAM PG-1130, 11-42 teeth, 11 speed	Shimano 105, 11x34
Chain	KMC X11	KMC X11EL-1
Brakes	SRAM Apex1 HRD	Giant Conduct SL Disc
Brake Levers	SRAM Apex 1 HRD	Shimano 105

Wheels

Rims	MERIDA EXPERT CX, 19mm inner width, 24mm height	Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset
Spokes		Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset
Front Hub	Fulchee FH1200BK001 12-100 / Fulchee FH1700BK002 12-142	Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle
Rear Hub	Fulchee FH1200BK001 12-100 / Fulchee FH1700BK002 12-142	Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle
Tires	Maxxis Mud Wrestler	Giant Gavia AC 1 tubeless, 700x28, folding
Disc Rotors	SRAM CenterLine Rotor

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