2021 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EP8-EDITION EQ vs 2022 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ
The S is the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ size closest to your XS 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 L EQ
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EP8-EDITION EQ in XS, the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ in S places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and 24 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 31 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +24 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +31 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +8 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO CITY EP8-EDITION EQ, XSMerida eSPRESSO L EQ, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EP8-EDITION EQ XS | Merida eSPRESSO L EQ S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386 | 410 | +24 mm |
| Stack | 656 | 649 | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74.5 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 580 | 590 | +10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 470 | 478 | +8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1113 | 1144 | +31 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 75 | +10 mm |
| Standover | 413 | 610 | +197 mm |
| Seat tube length | 380 | 470 | +90 mm |
| Fork length | 475 | 489 | +14 mm |
| Head tube length | 170 | 140 | −30 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EP8-EDITION EQ. Full charts: 2021 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EP8-EDITION EQ, 2022 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO CITY EP8-EDITION EQMerida eSPRESSO L 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 L EQ500 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE II | Merida eSPRESSO L LITE III |
| Fork | SR Suntour NCX LO | SR Suntour NEX-E25 |
| 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 | Continental Ride Cruiser |
| Hub | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| 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 CC |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
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