2022 Merida eSPRESSO SE EQ 418Wh vs 2024 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh
The Merida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO SE EQ 418Wh in M, the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh in L places the top of the head tube 21 mm higher and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +21 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +7 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO SE EQ 418Wh, MMerida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO SE EQ 418Wh M | Merida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 397 | 404 | +7 mm |
| Stack | 653 | 674 | +21 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | 610 | +20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 475 | 475 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1116 | 1124 | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 792 | 635 | −157 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 550 | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 477 | 477 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 155 | 175 | +20 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh minus the Merida eSPRESSO SE EQ 418Wh. Full charts: 2022 Merida eSPRESSO SE EQ 418Wh, 2024 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO SE EQ 418WhMerida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh
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 SE EQ 418Wh300 SE EQ 418Wh | Merida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh300 EQ SE 504Wh |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO LITE | Merida eSPRESSO L LITE |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-PM-DS | SR Suntour NEX-PM-DS |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Altus M2000 | Shimano CUES U3020 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG400 | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | KMC e9S | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-E5010 | Shimano FC-E5010 |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Motor | Shimano E5000 | Shimano E5000 |
| Battery | Shimano E8014 | Shimano E8010 504Wh |
| Tire | Continental Ride Tour | Continental Ride Tour |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
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