2019 Merida eSPRESSO vs 2021 Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ
The XS is the Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ size closest to your M Merida eSPRESSO. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO in M, the Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ in XS places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 24 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +24 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +15 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO, MMerida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO M | Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 397 | 389 | −8 mm |
| Stack | 653 | 651 | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 69.5 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | 575 | −15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 475 | 490 | +15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1116 | 1140 | +24 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 792 | 378 | −414 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 415 | −95 mm |
| Fork length | 477 | 477 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 155 | 160 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO. Full charts: 2019 Merida eSPRESSO, 2021 Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSOMerida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ
Each bike is ranked against the other commuter bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Merida eSPRESSO200 | Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ300 SE EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO LITE | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-PM-DS | SR Suntour NEX-PM-DS |
| Derailleur | Shimano Altus M2000 | Shimano Altus M2000 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG400 | Shimano HG400 |
| Chain | KMC X9e | KMC e9S |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-E5000 | Shimano FC-E5010 |
| Motor | Shimano E5000 | Shimano E5000 |
| Battery | Shimano E8014 | Shimano E8010 |
| Tire | Continental AT RIDE | Continental Contact Plus |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Headset | Merida 2346 Neck | Merida 2346 Neck |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Altus rapidfire |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida EXPERT TK |
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