2020 Merida eSPRESSO L XT-EDITION 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 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 Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO L XT-EDITION 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 XT-EDITION 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 XT-EDITION 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 | |
| Standover | 581 | 744mm | +163 mm |
| Seat tube length | 550 | 535mm | −15 mm |
| Fork length | 475 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 175 | 170mm | −5 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 minus the Merida eSPRESSO L XT-EDITION EQ. Full charts: 2020 Merida eSPRESSO L XT-EDITION EQ, 2019 Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO L XT-EDITION 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 XT-EDITION EQXT-EDITION EQ | Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0Women's 1.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO L LITE II | Specialized Turbo |
| Fork | SR Suntour NCX RL | SR Suntour MOBIE30 |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8000 Shadow+ | Shimano Acera |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7000 | Shimano HG41 |
| Chain | KMC e11S | KMC X8 |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-E8000 | not listed |
| Motor | Shimano E-7000 | Specialized 1.2E |
| Battery | Shimano E8035 | Specialized Turbo U1-400 |
| Tire | Continental AT RIDE | Specialized Sport Reflect |
| Hub | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano XT | Tektro HD-T276 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CT | Specialized Flowset |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Specialized Contour |
| Headset | Merida 2333 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Specialized Aldia Sport |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Acera |
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