Gran Fondo believes that the Mission is “almost guaranteed to become your new favourite”.

At our launch near Girona, Spain, the Gran Fondo team spent several days riding the new Mission 10K and came away impressed. Drawing inspiration from our Scultura Endurance range, the Mission blends road-bike performance with all-road versatility. The team loved its sleek, “seriously fast” look and the freedom to “build your own ideal all-road setup, tailored to your style and terrain,” whether that’s using standard road groupsets or customising it your way.

The Mission’s geometry delivers a sporty, compact riding position, with a slightly slacker head angle and plenty of bottom bracket drop. This gives a “sporty all-rounder and gravel racer that tracks confidently at high speeds but still feels nimble enough to attack tight, twisty sections.”

Out on tracks, gravel paths, and smooth tarmac, the Mission really shines in agility, acceleration, and climbing. “Whether you’re climbing, descending or weaving through tight, technical sections, the Mission 10K responds instantly and delivers loads of fun on twisty, playful terrain,” the team said.

Why Grand Fondo loved it:
“With the Mission, Merida introduced a race-ready gravel road bike that really stands out for its all-round versatility. Fitted with fast-rolling tyres, it proves to be a true do-it-all machine for light gravel rides and smooth tarmac alike. It might not be the most extreme or the outright fastest bike in your collection, but thanks to its impressive versatility, solid off-road capability, strong road performance and seriously fun handling, it’s almost guaranteed to become your new favourite.”