2021 Merida eSPRESSO EQ vs 2019 Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0
The XL is the Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 size closest to your XL Merida eSPRESSO 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 Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO EQ in XL, the Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 in XL places the top of the head tube 60 mm lower and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −60 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −14 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Merida eSPRESSO 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
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO EQ XL | Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 436 | 441mm | +5 mm |
| Stack | 712 | 652mm | −60 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 70° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 640 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 478 | 478mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1187 | 1173mm | −14 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | not listed | |
| Standover | 873 | 744mm | −129 mm |
| Seat tube length | 590 | 535mm | −55 mm |
| Fork length | 489 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 205 | 170mm | −35 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 minus the Merida eSPRESSO EQ. Full charts: 2021 Merida eSPRESSO EQ, 2019 Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO 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.
| Part | Merida eSPRESSO EQ500 EQ | Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0Women's 1.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO LITE III | Specialized Turbo |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-E25 | SR Suntour MOBIE30 |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M4100 | Shimano Acera |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M5120 | Shimano Acera |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M4100 | Shimano HG41 |
| Chain | KMC e10S EPT | KMC X8 |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-E6100 | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Motor | Shimano E6100 | Specialized 1.2E |
| Battery | Shimano E8036 | Specialized Turbo U1-400 |
| Tire | Continental Ride Cruiser | Specialized Sport Reflect |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Tektro HD-T276 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CT | Specialized Flowset |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Specialized Contour |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Specialized Aldia Sport |
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