2021 Merida eSPRESSO L EP8-EDITION EQ vs 2022 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ
The Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ size closest to your S is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO L EP8-EDITION EQ in S, the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ in XL places the top of the head tube 35 mm higher and 42 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 46 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +35 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +42 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +46 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −8 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO L EP8-EDITION EQ, SMerida eSPRESSO CITY EQ, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO L EP8-EDITION EQ S | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 410 | 452 | +42 mm |
| Stack | 649 | 684 | +35 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 70 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 73.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | 655 | +65 mm |
| Chainstay length | 478 | 470 | −8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1144 | 1190 | +46 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 65 | −10 mm |
| Standover | 610 | 411 | −199 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 580 | +110 mm |
| Fork length | 489 | 475 | −14 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 200 | +60 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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