2020 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ vs 2022 Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ 418Wh
The L is the Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ 418Wh size closest to your L Merida eSPRESSO CITY 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 EQ in L, the Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ 418Wh in L places the top of the head tube 19 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 39 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −19 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −39 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −15 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ, LMerida eSPRESSO L SE EQ 418Wh, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ L | Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ 418Wh L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 408 | 404 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 693 | 674 | −19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 71.5 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 620 | 610 | −10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 490 | 475 | −15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1163 | 1124 | −39 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 380 | 635 | +255 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530 | 550 | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 477 | 477 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 200 | 175 | −25 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ 418Wh minus the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ. Full charts: 2020 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ, 2022 Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ 418Wh.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO CITY 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 EQ200 EQ | Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ 418Wh300 SE EQ 418Wh |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE | Merida eSPRESSO L LITE |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-PM-DS | SR Suntour NEX-PM-DS |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus rapidfire | Shimano Altus |
| Derailleur | Shimano Altus M2000 | Shimano Altus M2000 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG400 | Shimano HG400 |
| Chain | KMC e9S | KMC e9S |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-E5010 | Shimano FC-E5010 |
| Motor | Shimano E5000 | Shimano E5000 |
| Battery | Shimano E8014 | Shimano E8014 |
| Tire | Continental Contact Plus | Continental Ride Tour |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | 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 |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
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