Merida Mission Gravel Bikes
The Merida Mission Gravel Bike range is a dedicated line-up of race-engineered gravel bikes designed for efficient power transfer, stability, and precise handling across mixed terrain. Developed from the ground up for gravel racing, each model in the range uses Merida’s latest CF4 carbon frame – a lightweight platform optimised for speed and control on varied surfaces.
The frame features a 72° head angle, 391 mm reach, and low stack height of 569 mm, producing an aerodynamic and race-focused riding position. This geometry delivers stable handling on loose surfaces while maintaining efficient road performance. The Mission also incorporates aerodynamic tube profiles derived from the Scultura platform and includes a down tube storage compartment with a Fidlock cover for spares and nutrition.
Model Overview
- Mission 4000 – CF4 carbon frame, Shimano GRX 400 2×10-speed groupset, Shimano RX wheels, and Maxxis Receptor 40 mm tyres.
- Mission 6000 – CF4 carbon frame, SRAM Rival XPLR AXS 13-speed wireless groupset, DT Swiss G1800 Spline wheels, and Continental Terra Speed tyres.
- Mission 7000 – CF4 carbon frame, Shimano GRX Di2 2×12-speed electronic groupset, Reynolds ATR carbon wheels, and Continental Terra Speed tyres.
- Mission 9000 – CF4 carbon frame, SRAM Force XPLR AXS 13-speed groupset, Zipp 303 XPLR S carbon wheels, and Goodyear XPLR 40 mm slick tyres.
- Mission 10K – CF4 carbon frame, SRAM Red XPLR AXS 13-speed groupset, Zipp 303 XPLR SW carbon wheels, and Goodyear XPLR 40 mm slick tyres.
Gravel Riding in the U.K.
The Merida Mission range is designed for the demands of British gravel riding, where routes often combine rough forest tracks, compacted gravel, and sections of tarmac. The 40 mm tyre clearance accommodates fast-rolling tyres suited to these surfaces, while hydraulic disc brakes provide reliable braking in wet or uneven conditions.
With direct influence from Merida’s road-racing development and endurance geometry refinements, the Mission range bridges the gap between road efficiency and off-road performance, making it suitable for competitive gravel racing and long-distance mixed-surface rides across the U.K.