2021 Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ vs 2022 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ
The Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ in M, the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ in XS places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and 31 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 36 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −10 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −31 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −36 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ, MMerida eSPRESSO CITY EQ, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ M | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 417 | 386 | −31 mm |
| Stack | 666 | 656 | −10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 70 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 615 | 580 | −35 mm |
| Chainstay length | 470 | 470 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1149 | 1113 | −36 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 65 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 402 | 413 | +11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 380 | −100 mm |
| Fork length | 476 | 475 | −1 mm |
| Head tube length | 180 | 170 | −10 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ. Full charts: 2021 Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ, 2022 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO CC EQMerida 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 CC EQCC 400 EQ | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ400 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO CC LITE II | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE II |
| Fork | SR Suntour NVX30 DS | SR Suntour NEX-E25 |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M4100 | Shimano Alivio |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M5120 | Shimano Acera M3100 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M4100 | Shimano HG200 |
| Chain | KMC e10S EPT | KMC e9S |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-E8000 | Shimano EM600 |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Motor | Shimano E6100 | Shimano E6100 |
| Battery | Shimano E8036 | Shimano E8035-L |
| Tire | Maxxis Crossmark II | Continental Ride Cruiser |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | Shimano TX505 |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CT | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
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