2022 Merida eSPRESSO URBAN EQ vs 2024 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh
The Merida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh size closest to your M is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO URBAN EQ in M, the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh in M places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −15 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −20 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO URBAN EQ, MMerida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO URBAN EQ M | Merida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 401 | 397 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 668 | 653 | −15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 71 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 605 | 590 | −15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 470 | 475 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1136 | 1116 | −20 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 417 | 631 | +214 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 510 | +30 mm |
| Fork length | 475 | 477 | +2 mm |
| Head tube length | 180 | 155 | −25 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh minus the Merida eSPRESSO URBAN EQ. Full charts: 2022 Merida eSPRESSO URBAN EQ, 2024 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO URBAN EQMerida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh
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 L EQ SE 504Wh300 EQ SE 504Wh |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO URBAN LITE | Merida eSPRESSO L LITE |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-E25 | SR Suntour NEX-PM-DS |
| Shifter | Shimano Alivio | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Alivio | Shimano CUES U3020 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG201 | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | KMC e9S | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | Merida COMP TK | Shimano FC-E5010 |
| Bottom bracket | EB2401 BSA 68mm | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Motor | Mahle X35+ Hub Engine | Shimano E5000 |
| Battery | Mahle B1-D | Shimano E8010 504Wh |
| Wheelset | Merida COMP TK | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Contact Urban | Continental Ride Tour |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | not listed |
| 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 TK |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP TK |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
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