2020 Merida eSPRESSO EQ vs 2019 Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0
The M is the Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 size closest to your M Merida eSPRESSO EQ. 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 Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO EQ in M, the Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 in M places the top of the head tube 22 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −23 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Merida eSPRESSO EQ is drawn. The Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO EQ M | Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 409 | 404mm | −5 mm |
| Stack | 651.5 | 629mm | −23 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 70° | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 590 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 478 | 478mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1129 | 1127mm | −2 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | not listed | |
| Standover | 793 | 720mm | −73 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 450mm | −60 mm |
| Fork length | 475 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 155 | 145mm | −10 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 minus the Merida eSPRESSO EQ. Full charts: 2020 Merida eSPRESSO EQ, 2019 Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO EQSpecialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0
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 EQ400 EQ | Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0Women's 1.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO LITE II | Specialized Turbo |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-E25 | SR Suntour MOBIE30 |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | Shimano Acera |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore Shadow+ | Shimano Acera |
| Cassette | Shimano HG500 | Shimano HG41 |
| Chain | KMC E10S | KMC X8 |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-E5010 | not listed |
| Motor | Shimano E5000 | Specialized 1.2E |
| Battery | Shimano E8035 | Specialized Turbo U1-400 |
| Tire | Continental Contact Cruiser | Specialized Sport Reflect |
| Hub | Shimano MT400 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Tektro HD-T276 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CT | Specialized Flowset |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Specialized Contour |
| Headset | Merida 2346 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Specialized Aldia Sport |
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