2021 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ vs 2019 Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0
The XL is the Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 size closest to your XL 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 Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ in XL, the Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 in XL places the top of the head tube 32 mm lower and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −32 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −11 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −17 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +8 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ is drawn. The Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 numbers we have for size XL are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ XL | Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 452 | 441mm | −11 mm |
| Stack | 684 | 652mm | −32 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 70° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 655 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 470 | 478mm | +8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1190 | 1173mm | −17 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | not listed | |
| Standover | 411 | 744mm | +333 mm |
| Seat tube length | 580 | 535mm | −45 mm |
| Fork length | 475 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 200 | 170mm | −30 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 minus the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ. Full charts: 2021 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ, 2019 Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO CITY 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 EQ400 EQ | Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0Women's 1.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE II | Specialized Turbo |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-E25 | SR Suntour MOBIE30 |
| Shifter | Shimano Acera M3100 | Shimano Acera |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M592 | Shimano Acera |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | Shimano HG41 |
| Chain | KMC e9S | KMC X8 |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-E6100 | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Motor | Shimano E6100 | Specialized 1.2E |
| Battery | Shimano E8035-L | Specialized Turbo U1-400 |
| Tire | Continental Ride Cruiser | Specialized Sport Reflect |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Tektro HD-T276 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT TK | Specialized Flowset |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Specialized Contour |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Specialized Aldia Sport |
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