2020 Merida eSPRESSO CITY 700 EQ vs 2022 Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ 418Wh
The L is the Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ 418Wh size closest to your XL Merida eSPRESSO CITY 700 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 418Wh
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO CITY 700 EQ in XL, the Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ 418Wh in L places the top of the head tube 33 mm lower and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 47 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −33 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −47 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −15 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO CITY 700 EQ, XLMerida eSPRESSO L SE EQ 418Wh, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO CITY 700 EQ XL | Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ 418Wh L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 412 | 404 | −8 mm |
| Stack | 707 | 674 | −33 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 71.5 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.5 | 73 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 635 | 610 | −25 mm |
| Chainstay length | 490 | 475 | −15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1171 | 1124 | −47 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 570 | 550 | −20 mm |
| Fork length | 477 | 477 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 215 | 175 | −40 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 635 |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ 418Wh minus the Merida eSPRESSO CITY 700 EQ. Full charts: 2020 Merida eSPRESSO CITY 700 EQ, 2022 Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ 418Wh.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO CITY 700 EQMerida eSPRESSO L SE EQ 418Wh
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 700 EQ700 EQ | Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ 418Wh300 SE EQ 418Wh |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE HG | Merida eSPRESSO L LITE |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-E25 | SR Suntour NEX-PM-DS |
| Shifter | Shimano SW-E6010-R | Shimano Altus |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-C7000 | Shimano HG400 |
| Chain | KMC Z1eHX | KMC e9S |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-E6100 | Shimano FC-E5010 |
| Motor | Shimano E6100 | Shimano E5000 |
| Battery | Shimano E8010 | Shimano E8014 |
| Tire | Continental Contact Plus | Continental Ride Tour |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano MT-401-3A | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT30 | 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 2346 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Altus M2000 |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
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