2020 Merida eSPRESSO L 700 EQ vs 2019 Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0
The XL is the Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 size closest to your L Merida eSPRESSO L 700 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 Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO L 700 EQ in L, the Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 in XL places the top of the head tube 20 mm lower and 24 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −21 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +24 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +35 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Merida eSPRESSO L 700 EQ is drawn. The Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 numbers we have for size XL are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO L 700 EQ L | Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 417 | 441mm | +24 mm |
| Stack | 672.5 | 652mm | −21 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 70° | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 610 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 478 | 478mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1138 | 1173mm | +35 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 550 | 535mm | −15 mm |
| Fork length | 475 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 175 | 170mm | −5 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 744mm |
Differences are the Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 minus the Merida eSPRESSO L 700 EQ. Full charts: 2020 Merida eSPRESSO L 700 EQ, 2019 Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO L 700 EQSpecialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0
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 | Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0Women's 1.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO L LITE II HG | Specialized Turbo |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-E25 | SR Suntour MOBIE30 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-C7000 | Shimano HG41 |
| Chain | KMC Z1eHX | KMC X8 |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-E6100 | not listed |
| Motor | Shimano E6100 | Specialized 1.2E |
| Battery | Shimano E8035 | Specialized Turbo U1-400 |
| Tire | Continental Contact Cruiser | Specialized Sport Reflect |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT-401-3A | Tektro HD-T276 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CT | Specialized Flowset |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Specialized Contour |
| Headset | Merida 2346 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Specialized Aldia Sport |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Acera |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Acera |
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