2019 Merida eSPRESSO CITY XT-EDITION EQ vs 2021 Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ
The L is the Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ size closest to your M Merida eSPRESSO CITY XT-EDITION 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 L SE EQ
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO CITY XT-EDITION EQ in M, the Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ in L places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 29 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −29 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −15 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO CITY XT-EDITION EQ, MMerida eSPRESSO L SE EQ, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO CITY XT-EDITION EQ M | Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 398 | 404 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 676 | 674 | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 71.5 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 605 | 610 | +5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 490 | 475 | −15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1153 | 1124 | −29 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 379 | 635 | +256 mm |
| Seat tube length | 490 | 550 | +60 mm |
| Fork length | 477 | 477 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 185 | 175 | −10 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO CITY XT-EDITION EQ. Full charts: 2019 Merida eSPRESSO CITY XT-EDITION EQ, 2021 Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO CITY XT-EDITION EQMerida eSPRESSO L SE 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 CITY XT-EDITION EQXT-EDITION EQ | Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ300 SE EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE | Merida eSPRESSO L LITE |
| Fork | SR Suntour NCX RL | SR Suntour NEX-PM-DS |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8000 Shadow+ | Shimano Altus M2000 |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7000 | Shimano HG400 |
| Chain | KMC e11 Sport EPT | KMC e9S |
| Crankset | Shimano E8000 | Shimano FC-E5010 |
| Motor | Shimano E-7000 | Shimano E5000 |
| Battery | Shimano E8010 | Shimano E8010 |
| Tire | Continental Ride Tour | Continental Ride Tour |
| Hub | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano XT fin | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT81 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Headset | Merida 2333 Neck | Merida 2346 Neck |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Altus rapidfire |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida EXPERT TK |
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