2020 Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ vs 2022 Merida eSPRESSO L S EQ
The Merida eSPRESSO L S EQ size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida eSPRESSO L S EQ
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ in M, the Merida eSPRESSO L S EQ in XS places the top of the head tube 25 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
- −13 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 700 EQ, MMerida eSPRESSO L S EQ, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ M | Merida eSPRESSO L S EQ XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 409.5 | 397 | −13 mm |
| Stack | 651.5 | 626 | −26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 70.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 75 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | 565 | −25 mm |
| Chainstay length | 478 | 478 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1129 | 1114 | −15 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 430 | −80 mm |
| Fork length | 475 | 475 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 155 | 130 | −25 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 590 |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO L S EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ. Full charts: 2020 Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ, 2022 Merida eSPRESSO L S EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQMerida eSPRESSO L S 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 eSPRESSO 700 EQ700 EQ | Merida eSPRESSO L S EQ400 S EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO LITE II HG | Merida eSPRESSO L LITE II |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-E25 | SR Suntour NEX-E25 |
| Shifter | Shimano SW-E6010-R | Shimano Alivio |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-C7000 | Shimano HG200 |
| Chain | KMC Z1eHX | KMC e9S |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-E6100 | Shimano EM600 |
| Motor | Shimano E6100 | Shimano E6100 |
| Battery | Shimano E8035 | Shimano E8035 |
| Tire | Continental Contact Cruiser | Continental Ride Cruiser |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano MT-401-3A | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CT | Merida EXPERT CT |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Headset | Merida 2346 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Acera M3100 |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
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