2021 Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ 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 700 EQ in M, the Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 in XL places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 25 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

−11 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

+25 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+18 mm

Longer: steadier at speed

Head angle

+0.5°

Steeper: sharper steering

Chainstays

±0 mm

About the same

The two frames

Only the Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ 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 700 EQ. Full charts: 2021 Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ, 2019 Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0.

Where each sits in its class

Merida eSPRESSO 700 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.