2026 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ vs 2026 Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing
The Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing size closest to your M is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ in M, the Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing in XL places the top of the head tube 33 mm higher and 32 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 55 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +33 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +32 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +55 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ, MSpecialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ M | Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 418 | 450mm | +32 mm |
| Stack | 665 | 698mm | +33 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69° | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 615 | 650 | +35 mm |
| Chainstay length | 470 | 465mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1149 | 1204mm | +55 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 70 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 412 | 869mm | +457 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 540mm | +60 mm |
| Fork length | 475 | 430mm | −45 mm |
| Head tube length | 180 | 260.55mm | +81 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 291 |
Differences are the Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing minus the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ. Full charts: 2026 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ, 2026 Specialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQSpecialized Vado SL LTD S-Racing
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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 Vado SL LTD S-Racing2 LTD S-Racing |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE III | Specialized Vado SL |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-E25 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U4000 | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U4000 | SRAM RD RED AXS E1 |
| Cassette | Shimano LG300 | SRAM RED XG-1290 E1 |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | SRAM RED Flattop E1 |
| Crankset | Merida EXPERT TK | SRAM DUB |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | Specialized Custom |
| Motor | Shimano EP6 | Specialized SL 1.2 |
| Battery | Shimano EN805-L | Specialized SL2-520 |
| Tire | Maxxis Metropass | Specialized Mondo |
| Hub | Shimano QC300 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | SRAM DB RED |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Ergon GA30-S Custom |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Specialized Fiber |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT CT | Specialized Power Pro Mirror |
| Chainring | not listed | Praxis Cl |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval Rapide CL |
| Handlebar | not listed | Roval SL Carbon |
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