2025 Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ vs 2026 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 SE 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 SE EQ, MMerida eSPRESSO CC EQ, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE 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 SE EQ. Full charts: 2025 Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ, 2026 Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE 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 SE EQ300 SE 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 CUES U4000 | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U4000 | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Cassette | Shimano LG300 | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-E5010 | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Motor | Shimano E5000 | Shimano EP6 |
| Battery | Shimano EN8035-L 504Wh | Shimano EN805-L |
| Tire | Maxxis Metropass | Maxxis Crossmark II |
| Hub | Shimano QC300 | Shimano QC300 |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Seatpost | JD-SP79 | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT CT | Merida EXPERT TK II |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT CT |
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