2022 Merida eSPRESSO EP8-EDITION EQ vs 2024 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ
The Merida eSPRESSO L EQ size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO EP8-EDITION EQ in M, the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ in S places the top of the head tube 14 mm lower and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −14 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −11 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 EP8-EDITION EQ, MMerida eSPRESSO L EQ, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO EP8-EDITION EQ M | Merida eSPRESSO L EQ S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 416 | 410 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 663 | 649 | −14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 69.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 600 | 590 | −10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 478 | 478 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1155 | 1144 | −11 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 802 | 610 | −192 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 470 | −40 mm |
| Fork length | 489 | 489 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 155 | 140 | −15 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO EP8-EDITION EQ. Full charts: 2022 Merida eSPRESSO EP8-EDITION EQ, 2024 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO EP8-EDITION 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 EP8-EDITION EQEP8-EDITION EQ | Merida eSPRESSO L EQ500 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO LITE III | Merida eSPRESSO L LITE IV |
| Fork | SR Suntour NCX LO | SR Suntour NEX-E25 |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M5100 | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M5100 | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M5100 | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | KMC e11S EPT | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | Shimano EM600 | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Pedals | VPE-889 | VPE-891 |
| Motor | Shimano EP8 | Shimano EP6 |
| Battery | Shimano E8036 | Shimano EN806 630 Wh |
| Tire | Continental Contact Cruiser | Continental Ride Cruiser |
| Hub | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano Deore T6000 | 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 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
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