2021 Merida eSPRESSO EP8 75-EDITION EQ vs 2022 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ
The L is the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ size closest to your L Merida eSPRESSO EP8 75-EDITION 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 EP8 75-EDITION EQ in L, the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ in L 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
Merida eSPRESSO EP8 75-EDITION EQ, LMerida eSPRESSO L EQ, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO EP8 75-EDITION EQ L | Merida eSPRESSO L EQ L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 424 | 424 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 684 | 684 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 70 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 620 | 620 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 478 | 478 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1164 | 1164 | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 836 | 650 | −186 mm |
| Seat tube length | 550 | 550 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 489 | 489 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 175 | 175 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO EP8 75-EDITION EQ. Full charts: 2021 Merida eSPRESSO EP8 75-EDITION EQ, 2022 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO EP8 75-EDITION EQMerida eSPRESSO L 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 EP8 75-EDITION EQEP8 75-EDITION EQ | Merida eSPRESSO L EQ500 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO LITE III | Merida eSPRESSO L LITE III |
| Fork | SR Suntour NCX LO | SR Suntour NEX-E25 |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M5100 | Shimano Deore M4100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M5100 | Shimano Deore M5120 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M5100 | Shimano Deore M4100 |
| Chain | KMC e11S EPT | KMC e10S EPT |
| Crankset | Merida EXPERT TK | Shimano EM600 |
| Pedals | VPE-889 | VPE-891 |
| Motor | Shimano EP8 | Shimano E6100 |
| Battery | Simplo Internal Battery | Shimano E8036 |
| Tire | Continental Contact Cruiser | Continental Ride Cruiser |
| Hub | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano Deore T6000 | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CT | Merida EXPERT CT |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida EXPERT TK |
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