2020 Merida eSPRESSO L XT-EDITION EQ vs 2022 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ
The S is the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ size closest to your S 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 S, the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ in S places the top of the head tube 24 mm higher and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +24 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +10 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −8 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO L XT-EDITION EQ, SMerida eSPRESSO CITY EQ, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO L XT-EDITION EQ S | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 403 | 399 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 637 | 661 | +24 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 70 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 73.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 580 | 595 | +15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 478 | 470 | −8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1118 | 1128 | +10 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 65 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 584 | 413 | −171 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 430 | −40 mm |
| Fork length | 475 | 475 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 175 | +35 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO L XT-EDITION EQ. Full charts: 2020 Merida eSPRESSO L XT-EDITION EQ, 2022 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 LITE II | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE II |
| Fork | SR Suntour NCX RL | SR Suntour NEX-E25 |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8000 Shadow+ | Shimano Acera M3100 |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7000 | Shimano HG200 |
| Chain | KMC e11S | KMC e9S |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-E8000 | Shimano EM600 |
| Motor | Shimano E-7000 | Shimano E6100 |
| Battery | Shimano E8035 | Shimano E8035-L |
| Tire | Continental AT RIDE | Continental Ride Cruiser |
| Hub | Shimano Deore | Shimano TX505 |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano XT | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CT | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Headset | Merida 2333 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Alivio |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
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