2021 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EP8-EDITION EQ vs 2019 Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0
The M is the Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 size closest to your S 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 Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EP8-EDITION EQ in S, the Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 in M places the top of the head tube 32 mm lower and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −32 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +8 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EP8-EDITION EQ is drawn. The Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EP8-EDITION EQ S | Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 399 | 404mm | +5 mm |
| Stack | 661 | 629mm | −32 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 70° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 595 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 470 | 478mm | +8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1128 | 1127mm | −1 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | not listed | |
| Standover | 413 | 720mm | +307 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 450mm | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 475 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 175 | 145mm | −30 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 minus the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EP8-EDITION EQ. Full charts: 2021 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EP8-EDITION EQ, 2019 Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO CITY EP8-EDITION EQSpecialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0
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 | Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0Women's 1.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE II | Specialized Turbo |
| Fork | SR Suntour NCX LO | SR Suntour MOBIE30 |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M5100 | Shimano Acera |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M5100 | Shimano Acera |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M5100 | Shimano HG41 |
| Chain | KMC e11S EPT | KMC X8 |
| Crankset | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-889 | not listed |
| Motor | Shimano EP8 | Specialized 1.2E |
| Battery | Shimano E8036 | Specialized Turbo U1-400 |
| Tire | Continental Contact Cruiser | Specialized Sport Reflect |
| Hub | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore T6000 | Tektro HD-T276 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK II | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT TK II | Specialized Flowset |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Specialized Contour |
| Headset | Acros Trekking Headset | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Specialized Aldia Sport |
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