2022 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ vs 2024 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 XL places the top of the head tube 20 mm higher and 34 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 41 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +20 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +34 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +41 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- 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, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ M | Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 418 | 452 | +34 mm |
| Stack | 665 | 685 | +20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 70 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 615 | 655 | +40 mm |
| Chainstay length | 470 | 470 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1149 | 1190 | +41 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 65 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 412 | 401 | −11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 580 | +100 mm |
| Fork length | 475 | 476 | +1 mm |
| Head tube length | 180 | 200 | +20 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ. Full charts: 2022 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ, 2024 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 III |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-E25 | SR Suntour NVX30 DS |
| Shifter | Shimano Alivio | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Acera M3100 | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | KMC e9S | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | Shimano EM600 | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Motor | Shimano E6100 | Shimano EP6 |
| Battery | Shimano E8035-L | Shimano EN805-L 504 Wh |
| Tire | Continental Ride Cruiser | Maxxis Crossmark II |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | Shimano QC300 |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT CT |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TK | JD-SP79 |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK II |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
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