2019 Merida eSPRESSO L XT-EDITION EQ vs 2021 Merida eSPRESSO SE EQ
The Merida eSPRESSO SE EQ size closest to your S is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida eSPRESSO SE EQ
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO L XT-EDITION EQ in S, the Merida eSPRESSO SE EQ in XL places the top of the head tube 64 mm higher and 24 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 40 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +64 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +24 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +40 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO L XT-EDITION EQ, SMerida eSPRESSO SE EQ, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO L XT-EDITION EQ S | Merida eSPRESSO SE EQ XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 391 | 415 | +24 mm |
| Stack | 638 | 702 | +64 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 580 | 630 | +50 mm |
| Chainstay length | 475 | 475 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1105 | 1145 | +40 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 627 | 864 | +237 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 590 | +120 mm |
| Fork length | 477 | 477 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 205 | +65 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO SE EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO L XT-EDITION EQ. Full charts: 2019 Merida eSPRESSO L XT-EDITION EQ, 2021 Merida eSPRESSO SE EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO L XT-EDITION EQMerida eSPRESSO SE 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 L XT-EDITION EQXT-EDITION EQ | Merida eSPRESSO SE EQ300 SE EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO L | Merida eSPRESSO LITE |
| Fork | SR Suntour NCX RL | SR Suntour NEX-PM-DS |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8000 Shadow+ | Shimano Altus M2000 |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7000 | Shimano HG400 |
| Chain | KMC x11e | KMC e9S |
| Crankset | Shimano E8000 | Shimano FC-E5010 |
| Motor | Shimano E-7000 | Shimano E5000 |
| Battery | Shimano E8010 | Shimano E8010 |
| Tire | Continental Ride Tour | Continental Ride Tour |
| Hub | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano XT fin | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT81 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Headset | Merida 2333 Neck | Merida 2346 Neck |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Altus rapidfire |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida EXPERT TK |
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