2019 Merida eSPRESSO vs 2021 Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ
The Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO in M, the Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ in XS places the top of the head tube 26 mm lower and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −26 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −12 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −15 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO, MMerida eSPRESSO L SE EQ, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO M | Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 397 | 385 | −12 mm |
| Stack | 653 | 627 | −26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 70.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | 565 | −25 mm |
| Chainstay length | 475 | 475 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1116 | 1101 | −15 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 792 | 627 | −165 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 430 | −80 mm |
| Fork length | 477 | 477 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 155 | 130 | −25 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO. Full charts: 2019 Merida eSPRESSO, 2021 Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSOMerida eSPRESSO L 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 L SE EQ300 SE EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO LITE | Merida eSPRESSO L 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 Ride Tour |
| 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 CC |
| 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 |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida EXPERT TK |
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