2022 Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ vs 2024 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 700 EQ in M, the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ in XL places the top of the head tube 21 mm higher and 36 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +21 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +36 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +35 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −8 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ, MMerida eSPRESSO CITY EQ, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ M | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 416 | 452 | +36 mm |
| Stack | 663 | 684 | +21 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 70 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 73.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 600 | 655 | +55 mm |
| Chainstay length | 478 | 470 | −8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1155 | 1190 | +35 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 65 | −10 mm |
| Standover | 802 | 411 | −391 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 580 | +70 mm |
| Fork length | 489 | 475 | −14 mm |
| Head tube length | 155 | 200 | +45 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ. Full charts: 2022 Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ, 2024 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO 700 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 700 EQ700 EQ | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ400 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO LITE III HG | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE III |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-E25 | SR Suntour NEX-E25 |
| Shifter | Shimano SW-E6010-R | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-C7000 | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | KMC Z1EHX EPT | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | Shimano EM600 | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Motor | Shimano E6100 | Shimano EP6 |
| Battery | Shimano E8036 | Shimano EN805-L 504 Wh |
| Tire | Continental Contact Cruiser | Continental Ride Cruiser |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano MT400 | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CT | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | JD-SP79 |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT CT |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano QC300 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
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