2021 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ vs 2022 Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ
The Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ in M, the Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ in XS places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 33 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 36 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −33 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −36 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ, MMerida eSPRESSO CC EQ, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ M | Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 418 | 385 | −33 mm |
| Stack | 665 | 656 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 70 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 615 | 580 | −35 mm |
| Chainstay length | 470 | 470 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1149 | 1113 | −36 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 65 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 412 | 403 | −9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 380 | −100 mm |
| Fork length | 475 | 476 | +1 mm |
| Head tube length | 180 | 170 | −10 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ. Full charts: 2021 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ, 2022 Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO CITY 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 EQ400 EQ | Merida eSPRESSO CC EQCC 400 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE II | Merida eSPRESSO CC LITE II |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-E25 | SR Suntour NVX30 DS |
| Shifter | Shimano Acera M3100 | Shimano Deore M4100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M592 | Shimano Deore M5120 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | Shimano Deore M4100 |
| Chain | KMC e9S | KMC e10S EPT |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-E6100 | Shimano EM600 |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Motor | Shimano E6100 | Shimano E6100 |
| Battery | Shimano E8035-L | Shimano E8036 |
| Tire | Continental Ride Cruiser | Maxxis Crossmark II |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | Shimano TX505 |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT CT |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
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