2021 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EP8-EDITION EQ vs 2022 Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ
The XL is the Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ size closest to your XL Merida eSPRESSO CITY EP8-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 CC EQ
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EP8-EDITION EQ in XL, the Merida eSPRESSO CC 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 CITY EP8-EDITION EQ, XLMerida eSPRESSO CC EQ, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EP8-EDITION EQ XL | Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 452 | 452 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 684 | 685 | +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 | 411 | 401 | −10 mm |
| Seat tube length | 580 | 580 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 475 | 476 | +1 mm |
| Head tube length | 200 | 200 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EP8-EDITION EQ. Full charts: 2021 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EP8-EDITION EQ, 2022 Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO CITY EP8-EDITION EQMerida eSPRESSO CC 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 EP8-EDITION EQEP8-EDITION EQ | Merida eSPRESSO CC EQCC 400 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE II | Merida eSPRESSO CC LITE II |
| Fork | SR Suntour NCX LO | SR Suntour NVX30 DS |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M5100 | Shimano Deore M4100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M5100 | Shimano Deore M5120 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M5100 | Shimano Deore M4100 |
| Chain | KMC e11S EPT | KMC e10S EPT |
| Crankset | Merida EXPERT TK | Shimano EM600 |
| Pedals | VPE-889 | VPE-891 |
| Motor | Shimano EP8 | Shimano E6100 |
| Battery | Shimano E8036 | Shimano E8036 |
| Tire | Continental Contact Cruiser | Maxxis Crossmark II |
| Hub | Shimano Deore | Shimano TX505 |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano Deore T6000 | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK II | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT TK II | Merida EXPERT CT |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Headset | Acros Trekking Headset | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
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