MERIDA created a lightning-fast gravel bike…

So, one of the key clothing statements in the BikeRumor review of our new MISSION 10K…is not too bad, considering that the MISSION was created to offer more speed-focused riders a gravel and all-road alternative, which was more road-bike-influenced than bike-packing ready.

Over the testing period, the BikeRumor team were impressed by the carbon layup, which creates a “lightweight bike that is plenty stiff from the headtube, through the downtube, BB & chainstays into the UDH dropout while staying forgiving up top”. Further to that, the aggressive riding position and quick acceleration, paired with stable off-road and through loose gravel corner handling, create a “more responsive gravel bike that offers a road race feel without sacrificing too much of its all-terrain capability”.   

Ultimately, the weight, specifications and price sealed the deal for the test team, who gave the new MISSION the thumbs up.

Their final verdict:
“In the end, Merida created a lightning-fast gravel bike, perfect for someone coming from the road side of things. It feels so fast that you could mount some fat slicks onto it and have a killer all-road bike. Or stick some proper 40-45 mm gravel tyres to suit your local riding, and set some new gravel road personal records.”

For the full, detailed review, please click here, and for the general MISSION range overview piece, please click here.

To see the full specifications and frame features of the MISSION 10K that was tested, click the DISCOVER THE BIKE link below.

Please visit the micro page of the new MISSION here to find out more about the bike that inspired the GR version, including key features, R&D, design thinking, and intended use.  

To see the complete MY 2026 MISSION range, please click here.