2024 Merida eSPRESSO URBAN EQ vs 2026 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ
The Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ size closest to your S is the XS. Compare the XS instead
What changes on the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO URBAN EQ in S, the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ in L places the top of the head tube 14 mm higher and 47 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 43 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +14 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +47 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +43 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO URBAN EQ, SMerida eSPRESSO CITY EQ, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO URBAN EQ S | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 388 | 435 | +47 mm |
| Stack | 661 | 675 | +14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69 | 70 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | 635 | +45 mm |
| Chainstay length | 470 | 470 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1126 | 1169 | +43 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 65 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 417 | 412 | −5 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 530 | +100 mm |
| Fork length | 475 | 475 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 175 | 190 | +15 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO URBAN EQ. Full charts: 2024 Merida eSPRESSO URBAN EQ, 2026 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 I | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE III |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-E25 | SR Suntour NEX-E25 |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U4000 | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U3020 | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Cassette | Shimano LG300 | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | Merida COMP TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Motor | Mahle X35+ Hub Engine | Shimano EP6 |
| Battery | Mahle B1-D 250Wh | Shimano EN805-L |
| Wheelset | Merida COMP TK | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Contact Urban | Maxxis Metropass |
| Hub | Shimano QC300 | Shimano QC300 |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT CT |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP TK |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
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