2021 Merida eSPRESSO L EP8-EDITION EQ vs 2022 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ
The S is the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ size closest to your XS Merida eSPRESSO L EP8-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 EP8-EDITION EQ in XS, the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ in S places the top of the head tube 21 mm higher and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +21 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −17 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −8 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO L EP8-EDITION EQ, XSMerida eSPRESSO CITY EQ, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO L EP8-EDITION EQ XS | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 409 | 399 | −10 mm |
| Stack | 640 | 661 | +21 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69 | 70 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 73.5 | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 580 | 595 | +15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 478 | 470 | −8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1145 | 1128 | −17 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 65 | −10 mm |
| Standover | 593 | 413 | −180 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 430 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 489 | 475 | −14 mm |
| Head tube length | 133 | 175 | +42 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO L EP8-EDITION EQ. Full charts: 2021 Merida eSPRESSO L EP8-EDITION EQ, 2022 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO L EP8-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 EP8-EDITION EQEP8-EDITION EQ | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ400 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO L LITE III | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE II |
| Fork | SR Suntour NCX LO | SR Suntour NEX-E25 |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M5100 | Shimano Alivio |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M5100 | Shimano Acera M3100 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M5100 | Shimano HG200 |
| Chain | KMC e11S EPT | KMC e9S |
| Crankset | Merida EXPERT TK | Shimano EM600 |
| Pedals | VPE-889 | VPE-891 |
| Motor | Shimano EP8 | Shimano E6100 |
| Battery | Shimano E8036 | Shimano E8035-L |
| Tire | Continental Contact Cruiser | Continental Ride Cruiser |
| Hub | Shimano Deore | Shimano TX505 |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano Deore T6000 | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CT | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
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