2021 Merida eSPRESSO S EQ vs 2022 Merida eSPRESSO L S EQ
The Merida eSPRESSO L S EQ size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida eSPRESSO L S EQ
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO S EQ in M, the Merida eSPRESSO L S EQ in L places the top of the head tube 21 mm higher and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +21 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +9 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO S EQ, MMerida eSPRESSO L S EQ, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO S EQ M | Merida eSPRESSO L S EQ L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 409 | 417 | +8 mm |
| Stack | 651.5 | 672.5 | +21 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | 610 | +20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 478 | 478 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1129 | 1138 | +9 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 793 | 581 | −212 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 550 | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 475 | 475 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 155 | 175 | +20 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO L S EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO S EQ. Full charts: 2021 Merida eSPRESSO S EQ, 2022 Merida eSPRESSO L S EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO S EQMerida eSPRESSO L S 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 S EQ400 S EQ | Merida eSPRESSO L S EQ400 S EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO LITE II | Merida eSPRESSO L LITE II |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-E25 | SR Suntour NEX-E25 |
| Shifter | Shimano Acera M3100 | Shimano Alivio |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M592 | Shimano Acera M3100 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | Shimano HG200 |
| Chain | KMC e9S | KMC e9S |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-E6100 | Shimano EM600 |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Motor | Shimano E6100 | Shimano E6100 |
| Battery | Shimano E8035 | Shimano E8035 |
| Tire | Continental Ride Cruiser | Continental Ride Cruiser |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CT | Merida EXPERT CT |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Headset | Merida 2346 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
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