2021 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ vs 2022 Merida eSPRESSO EQ
The Merida eSPRESSO EQ size closest to your S is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida eSPRESSO EQ
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ in S, the Merida eSPRESSO EQ in L places the top of the head tube 35 mm higher and 14 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +35 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +14 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +20 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO L EQ, SMerida eSPRESSO EQ, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO L EQ S | Merida eSPRESSO EQ L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 410 | 424 | +14 mm |
| Stack | 649 | 684 | +35 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 70 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | 620 | +30 mm |
| Chainstay length | 478 | 478 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1144 | 1164 | +20 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 610 | 836 | +226 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 550 | +80 mm |
| Fork length | 489 | 489 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 175 | +35 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ. Full charts: 2021 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ, 2022 Merida eSPRESSO EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO L EQMerida eSPRESSO 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 EQ500 EQ | Merida eSPRESSO EQ500 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO L LITE III | Merida eSPRESSO LITE III |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-E25 | SR Suntour NEX-E25 |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M4100 | Shimano Deore M4100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M5120 | Shimano Deore M5120 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M4100 | Shimano Deore M4100 |
| Chain | KMC e10S EPT | KMC e10S EPT |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-E6100 | Shimano EM600 |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Motor | Shimano E6100 | Shimano E6100 |
| Battery | Shimano E8036 | Shimano E8036 |
| Tire | Continental Ride Cruiser | Continental Ride Cruiser |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CT | Merida EXPERT CT |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
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