2020 Merida eSPRESSO XT-EDITION vs 2019 Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0

What changes on the Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0

Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO XT-EDITION in XL, the Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 in XL places the top of the head tube 49 mm lower and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

−49 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

+12 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+14 mm

Longer: steadier at speed

Head angle

−1.5°

Slacker: calmer steering

Chainstays

±0 mm

About the same

The two frames

Only the Merida eSPRESSO XT-EDITION is drawn. The Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 numbers we have for size XL are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 minus the Merida eSPRESSO XT-EDITION. Full charts: 2020 Merida eSPRESSO XT-EDITION, 2019 Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0.

Where each sits in its class

Merida eSPRESSO XT-EDITIONSpecialized 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.