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2021 Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ vs 2022 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ

The M is the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ size closest to your M Merida eSPRESSO 700 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 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ

Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ in M, the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ in M places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
±0 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
±0 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
±0 mm
About the same
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2021 Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ (M) and 2022 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ is the colored outline on top.J 1155

Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ, MMerida eSPRESSO L EQ, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida eSPRESSO 700 EQ MMerida eSPRESSO L EQ MDifference
Reach416416±0 mm
Stack663663±0 mm
Head tube angle69.569.5±0.0°
Seat tube angle74.574.5±0.0°
Effective top tube600600±0 mm
Chainstay length478478±0 mm
Wheelbase11551155±0 mm
BB drop7575±0 mm
Standover802631−171 mm
Seat tube length510510±0 mm
Fork length489489±0 mm
Head tube length155155±0 mm

Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ. Full charts: 2021 Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ, 2022 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ.

Where each sits in its class

Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQMerida eSPRESSO L EQ

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartMerida eSPRESSO 700 EQ700 EQMerida eSPRESSO L EQ500 EQ
FrameMerida eSPRESSO LITE III HGMerida eSPRESSO L LITE III
ForkSR Suntour NEX-E25SR Suntour NEX-E25
ShifterShimano SW-E6010-RShimano Deore M4100
CassetteShimano CS-C7000Shimano Deore M4100
ChainKMC Z1EHX EPTKMC e10S EPT
CranksetShimano FC-E6100Shimano EM600
PedalsVPE-891VPE-891
MotorShimano E6100Shimano E6100
BatteryShimano E8036Shimano E8036
TireContinental Contact CruiserContinental Ride Cruiser
RimMerida COMP TKMerida COMP TK
BrakeShimano MT402-3AShimano MT200
HandlebarMerida EXPERT TKMerida EXPERT TK
StemMerida EXPERT CTMerida EXPERT CT
GripsMerida EXPERT TKMerida EXPERT TK
SeatpostMerida EXPERT CCMerida EXPERT CC
SaddleMerida EXPERT TKMerida EXPERT TK
Derailleurnot listedShimano Deore M5120
Rotornot listedShimano SM-RT10

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