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2019 Merida eSPRESSO L vs 2021 Merida eSPRESSO SE EQ

The S is the Merida eSPRESSO SE EQ size closest to your S Merida eSPRESSO L. 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 SE EQ

Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO L in S, the Merida eSPRESSO SE EQ in S places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
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About the same height
Frame reach
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About the same reach
Wheelbase
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About the same
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
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About the same

The two frames

2019 Merida eSPRESSO L (S) and 2021 Merida eSPRESSO SE EQ (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida eSPRESSO L is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida eSPRESSO SE EQ is the colored outline on top.J 1105

Merida eSPRESSO L, SMerida eSPRESSO SE EQ, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida eSPRESSO L SMerida eSPRESSO SE EQ SDifference
Reach391391±0 mm
Stack638638±0 mm
Head tube angle7171±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.573.5±0.0°
Effective top tube580580±0 mm
Chainstay length475475±0 mm
Wheelbase11051105±0 mm
BB drop7070±0 mm
Standover627757+130 mm
Seat tube length470470±0 mm
Fork length477477±0 mm
Head tube length140140±0 mm

Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO SE EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO L. Full charts: 2019 Merida eSPRESSO L, 2021 Merida eSPRESSO SE EQ.

Where each sits in its class

Merida eSPRESSO LMerida eSPRESSO SE EQ

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartMerida eSPRESSO L200Merida eSPRESSO SE EQ300 SE EQ
FrameMerida eSPRESSO LMerida eSPRESSO LITE
ForkSR Suntour NEX-PM-DSSR Suntour NEX-PM-DS
DerailleurShimano Altus M2000Shimano Altus M2000
CassetteShimano HG400Shimano HG400
ChainKMC X9eKMC e9S
CranksetShimano FC-E5000Shimano FC-E5010
MotorShimano E5000Shimano E5000
BatteryShimano E8014Shimano E8010
TireContinental AT RIDEContinental Ride Tour
RimMerida COMP TKMerida COMP TK
BrakeShimano MT200Shimano MT200
RotorShimano SM-RT10Shimano SM-RT10
HandlebarMerida EXPERT TKMerida EXPERT TK
StemMerida EXPERT CCMerida EXPERT CC
GripsMerida EXPERT TKMerida EXPERT TK
HeadsetMerida 2346 NeckMerida 2346 Neck
Shifternot listedShimano Altus rapidfire
Pedalsnot listedVPE-891
Saddlenot listedMerida EXPERT TK

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