2022 Merida eSPRESSO CC XT-EDITION 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 CC XT-EDITION EQ in M, the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ in XL places the top of the head tube 18 mm higher and 35 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 41 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +18 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +35 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +41 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO CC XT-EDITION EQ, MMerida eSPRESSO CITY EQ, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO CC XT-EDITION EQ M | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 417 | 452 | +35 mm |
| Stack | 666 | 684 | +18 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 70 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 615 | 655 | +40 mm |
| Chainstay length | 470 | 470 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1149 | 1190 | +41 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 65 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 402 | 411 | +9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 580 | +100 mm |
| Fork length | 476 | 475 | −1 mm |
| Head tube length | 180 | 200 | +20 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO CC XT-EDITION EQ. Full charts: 2022 Merida eSPRESSO CC XT-EDITION EQ, 2024 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO CC XT-EDITION 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 CC XT-EDITION EQCC XT-EDITION EQ | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ400 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO CC LITE II | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE III |
| Fork | SR Suntour Mobie A32 NLO | SR Suntour NEX-E25 |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | KMC e12T EPT | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | Shimano EM600 | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Pedals | VPE-889 | VPE-891 |
| Motor | Shimano EP8 | Shimano EP6 |
| Battery | Shimano E8036 | Shimano EN805-L 504 Wh |
| Tire | Maxxis Crossmark II | Continental Ride Cruiser |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano Deore T6000 | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT TK II | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Headset | Acros Trekking | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TK | JD-SP79 |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT CT |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano QC300 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
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