2020 Merida eSPRESSO L 700 EQ vs 2020 Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ
The Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ size closest to your S is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO L 700 EQ in S, the Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ in XS places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −11 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −5 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO L 700 EQ, SMerida eSPRESSO 700 EQ, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO L 700 EQ S | Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 403.5 | 397.5 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 637 | 626.5 | −11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 70.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 75 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 580 | 565 | −15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 478 | 478 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1118 | 1113.5 | −5 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 430 | −40 mm |
| Fork length | 475 | 475 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 130 | −10 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO L 700 EQ. Full charts: 2020 Merida eSPRESSO L 700 EQ, 2020 Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO L 700 EQMerida eSPRESSO 700 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 700 EQ700 EQ | Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ700 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO L LITE II HG | Merida eSPRESSO LITE II HG |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-E25 | SR Suntour NEX-E25 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-C7000 | Shimano CS-C7000 |
| Chain | KMC Z1eHX | KMC Z1eHX |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-E6100 | Shimano FC-E6100 |
| Motor | Shimano E6100 | Shimano E6100 |
| Battery | Shimano E8035 | Shimano E8035 |
| Tire | Continental Contact Cruiser | Continental Contact Cruiser |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano MT-401-3A | Shimano MT-401-3A |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CT | Merida EXPERT CT |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Headset | Merida 2346 Neck | Merida 2346 Neck |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano SW-E6010-R |
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