2021 Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ vs 2022 Merida eSPRESSO SE EQ 418Wh
The Merida eSPRESSO SE EQ 418Wh size closest to your S is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida eSPRESSO SE EQ 418Wh
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ in S, the Merida eSPRESSO SE EQ 418Wh in XS places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −11 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ, SMerida eSPRESSO SE EQ 418Wh, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ S | Merida eSPRESSO SE EQ 418Wh XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 391 | 385 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 638 | 627 | −11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 70.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 580 | 565 | −15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 475 | 475 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1105 | 1101 | −4 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 627 | 723 | +96 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 430 | −40 mm |
| Fork length | 477 | 477 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 130 | −10 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO SE EQ 418Wh minus the Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ. Full charts: 2021 Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ, 2022 Merida eSPRESSO SE EQ 418Wh.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQMerida eSPRESSO SE EQ 418Wh
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 SE EQ300 SE EQ | Merida eSPRESSO SE EQ 418Wh300 SE EQ 418Wh |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO L LITE | Merida eSPRESSO LITE |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-PM-DS | SR Suntour NEX-PM-DS |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus rapidfire | Shimano Altus |
| Derailleur | Shimano Altus M2000 | Shimano Altus M2000 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG400 | Shimano HG400 |
| Chain | KMC e9S | KMC e9S |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-E5010 | Shimano FC-E5010 |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Motor | Shimano E5000 | Shimano E5000 |
| Battery | Shimano E8010 | Shimano E8014 |
| Tire | Continental Ride Tour | Continental Ride Tour |
| 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 CC | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Headset | Merida 2346 Neck | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
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