2019 Merida eSPRESSO L XT-EDITION EQ vs 2021 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ
The S is the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ size closest to your M Merida eSPRESSO L XT-EDITION EQ. 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 CITY EQ
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO L XT-EDITION EQ in M, the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ in S places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +12 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO L XT-EDITION EQ, MMerida eSPRESSO CITY EQ, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO L XT-EDITION EQ M | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 397 | 399 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 653 | 661 | +8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 70 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | 595 | +5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 475 | 470 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1116 | 1128 | +12 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 65 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 631 | 413 | −218 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 430 | −80 mm |
| Fork length | 477 | 475 | −2 mm |
| Head tube length | 155 | 175 | +20 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO L XT-EDITION EQ. Full charts: 2019 Merida eSPRESSO L XT-EDITION EQ, 2021 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO L XT-EDITION EQMerida eSPRESSO 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 L XT-EDITION EQXT-EDITION EQ | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ400 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO L | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE II |
| Fork | SR Suntour NCX RL | SR Suntour NEX-E25 |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8000 Shadow+ | Shimano Deore M592 |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7000 | Shimano HG200 |
| Chain | KMC x11e | KMC e9S |
| Crankset | Shimano E8000 | Shimano FC-E6100 |
| Motor | Shimano E-7000 | Shimano E6100 |
| Battery | Shimano E8010 | Shimano E8035-L |
| Tire | Continental Ride Tour | Continental Ride Cruiser |
| Hub | Shimano Deore | Shimano TX505 |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano XT fin | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT81 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Headset | Merida 2333 Neck | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Acera M3100 |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida EXPERT TK |
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