2022 Merida eSPRESSO URBAN EQ vs 2024 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ
The L is the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ size closest to your XL Merida eSPRESSO URBAN 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 CITY EQ
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO URBAN EQ in XL, the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ in L places the top of the head tube 12 mm lower and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −12 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO URBAN EQ, XLMerida eSPRESSO CITY EQ, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO URBAN EQ XL | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 425 | 435 | +10 mm |
| Stack | 687 | 675 | −12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 70 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 635 | 635 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 470 | 470 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1167 | 1169 | +2 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 65 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 417 | 412 | −5 mm |
| Seat tube length | 580 | 530 | −50 mm |
| Fork length | 475 | 475 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 200 | 190 | −10 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO URBAN EQ. Full charts: 2022 Merida eSPRESSO URBAN EQ, 2024 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO URBAN 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 URBAN EQURBAN 100 EQ | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ400 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO URBAN LITE | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE III |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-E25 | SR Suntour NEX-E25 |
| Shifter | Shimano Alivio | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Alivio | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG201 | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | KMC e9S | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | Merida COMP TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Bottom bracket | EB2401 BSA 68mm | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Motor | Mahle X35+ Hub Engine | Shimano EP6 |
| Battery | Mahle B1-D | Shimano EN805-L 504 Wh |
| Wheelset | Merida COMP TK | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Contact Urban | Continental Ride Cruiser |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | Shimano QC300 |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT CT |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP TK |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Seatpost | not listed | JD-SP79 |
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