2022 Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ vs 2024 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ
The L is the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ size closest to your XL Merida eSPRESSO 700 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 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ in XL, the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ in L places the top of the head tube 28 mm lower and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −28 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −12 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −23 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 700 EQ, XLMerida eSPRESSO L EQ, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ XL | Merida eSPRESSO L EQ L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 436 | 424 | −12 mm |
| Stack | 712 | 684 | −28 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 70 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 640 | 620 | −20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 478 | 478 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1187 | 1164 | −23 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 873 | 650 | −223 mm |
| Seat tube length | 590 | 550 | −40 mm |
| Fork length | 489 | 489 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 205 | 175 | −30 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ. Full charts: 2022 Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ, 2024 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQMerida eSPRESSO L 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 L EQ500 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO LITE III HG | Merida eSPRESSO L LITE IV |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-E25 | SR Suntour NEX-E25 |
| Shifter | Shimano SW-E6010-R | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| 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 EN806 630 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 | Merida EXPERT CT |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK II |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
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