2022 Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418Wh vs 2024 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh
The L is the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh size closest to your L Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418Wh. 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 SE 504Wh
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418Wh in L, the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh in L places the top of the head tube 19 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 39 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −19 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −39 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −15 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418Wh, LMerida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418Wh L | Merida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 408 | 404 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 693 | 674 | −19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 71.5 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 620 | 610 | −10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 490 | 475 | −15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1163 | 1124 | −39 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 380 | 635 | +255 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530 | 550 | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 477 | 477 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 200 | 175 | −25 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh minus the Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418Wh. Full charts: 2022 Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418Wh, 2024 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418WhMerida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh
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 SE EQ 418Wh300 SE EQ 418Wh | Merida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh300 EQ SE 504Wh |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE | Merida eSPRESSO L LITE |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-PM-DS | SR Suntour NEX-PM-DS |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Altus M2000 | Shimano CUES U3020 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG400 | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | KMC e9S | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-E5010 | Shimano FC-E5010 |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Motor | Shimano E5000 | Shimano E5000 |
| Battery | Shimano E8014 | Shimano E8010 504Wh |
| Tire | Continental Contact Plus | Continental Ride Tour |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
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