2020 Merida eSPRESSO XT-EDITION vs 2022 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ
The Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ size closest to your M is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO XT-EDITION in M, the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ in XS places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 23 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −23 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −16 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −8 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO XT-EDITION, MMerida eSPRESSO CITY EQ, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO XT-EDITION M | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 409 | 386 | −23 mm |
| Stack | 651.5 | 656 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 70 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 73.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | 580 | −10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 478 | 470 | −8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1129 | 1113 | −16 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 65 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 793 | 413 | −380 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 380 | −130 mm |
| Fork length | 475 | 475 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 155 | 170 | +15 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO XT-EDITION. Full charts: 2020 Merida eSPRESSO XT-EDITION, 2022 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO XT-EDITIONMerida eSPRESSO CITY 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 XT-EDITIONXT-EDITION | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ400 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO LITE II | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE II |
| Fork | SR Suntour NCX RL | SR Suntour NEX-E25 |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | Shimano Alivio |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8000 Shadow+ | Shimano Acera M3100 |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7000 | Shimano HG200 |
| Chain | KMC e11S | KMC e9S |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-E8000 | Shimano EM600 |
| Motor | Shimano E-7000 | Shimano E6100 |
| Battery | Shimano E8035 | Shimano E8035-L |
| Tire | Continental AT RIDE | Continental Ride Cruiser |
| Hub | Shimano Deore | Shimano TX505 |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano XT | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CT | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Headset | Merida 2333 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
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