2024 Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ vs 2026 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ
The XL is the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ size closest to your XL Merida eSPRESSO CC 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 CC EQ in XL, the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ in XL places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ, XLMerida eSPRESSO CITY EQ, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ XL | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 452 | 452 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 685 | 684 | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 70 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 655 | 655 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 470 | 470 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1190 | 1190 | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 65 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 401 | 411 | +10 mm |
| Seat tube length | 580 | 580 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 476 | 475 | −1 mm |
| Head tube length | 200 | 200 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ. Full charts: 2024 Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ, 2026 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO CC 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 EQCC 400 EQ | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ400 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO CC LITE III | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE III |
| Fork | SR Suntour NVX30 DS | SR Suntour NEX-E25 |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U4000 | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U4000 | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Cassette | Shimano LG300 | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Motor | Shimano EP6 | Shimano EP6 |
| Battery | Shimano EN805-L 504 Wh | Shimano EN805-L |
| Tire | Maxxis Crossmark II | Maxxis Metropass |
| Hub | Shimano QC300 | Shimano QC300 |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CT | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Seatpost | JD-SP79 | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK II | Merida EXPERT CT |
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