2020 Merida eSPRESSO SE vs 2022 Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418Wh
The XS is the Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418Wh size closest to your M Merida eSPRESSO SE. 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 418Wh
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO SE in M, the Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418Wh 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 SE, MMerida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418Wh, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO SE M | Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418Wh 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 418Wh minus the Merida eSPRESSO SE. Full charts: 2020 Merida eSPRESSO SE, 2022 Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418Wh.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO SEMerida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418Wh
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 SE200 SE | Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418Wh300 SE EQ 418Wh |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO LITE | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-PM-DS | SR Suntour NEX-PM-DS |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus rapidfire | Shimano Altus |
| Derailleur | Shimano Altus M2000 | Shimano Altus M2000 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG400 | Shimano HG400 |
| Chain | KMC e9S | KMC e9S |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-E5010 | Shimano FC-E5010 |
| Motor | Shimano E5000 | Shimano E5000 |
| Battery | Shimano E8014 | Shimano E8014 |
| 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 | not listed |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida EXPERT TK |
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