2024 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ vs 2025 Merida eFLOAT CITY EQ
The Merida eFLOAT CITY EQ size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida eFLOAT CITY EQ
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ in M, the Merida eFLOAT CITY EQ in S places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 19 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −19 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −21 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 eFLOAT CITY EQ, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ M | Merida eFLOAT CITY EQ S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 418 | 399 | −19 mm |
| Stack | 665 | 661 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 70 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 75.5 | +2.0° |
| Effective top tube | 615 | 595 | −20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 470 | 470 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1149 | 1128 | −21 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 65 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 412 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 430 | −50 mm |
| Fork length | 475 | 475 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 180 | 175 | −5 mm |
Differences are the Merida eFLOAT CITY EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ. Full charts: 2024 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ, 2025 Merida eFLOAT CITY EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQMerida eFLOAT CITY 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 eFLOAT CITY EQ400 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE III | Merida eFLOAT CITY LITE |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-E25 | SR Suntour NEX-E25 |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U4000 | Shimano Cues U4000-9 |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U4000 | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Cassette | Shimano LG300 | Shimano LG400-9 |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | Merida EXPERT TK | FSA CK-220 Gen3 E-Bike Forgerd Crankset |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Motor | Shimano EP6 | Bosch Performance Line |
| Battery | Shimano EN805-L 504 Wh | Bosch PowerTube 625Wh |
| Tire | Continental Ride Cruiser | Maxxis Metropass |
| Hub | Shimano QC300 | Shimano QC300 |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Seatpost | JD-SP79 | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT CT | Merida EXPERT CT |
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