2022 Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ 504Wh vs 2024 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ
The S is the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ size closest to your L Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ 504Wh. 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 SE EQ 504Wh in L, the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ in S places the top of the head tube 13 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −13 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +4 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ 504Wh, LMerida eSPRESSO CITY EQ, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ 504Wh L | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 404 | 399 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 674 | 661 | −13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 70 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 610 | 595 | −15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 475 | 470 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1124 | 1128 | +4 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 65 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 635 | 413 | −222 mm |
| Seat tube length | 550 | 430 | −120 mm |
| Fork length | 477 | 475 | −2 mm |
| Head tube length | 175 | 175 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ 504Wh. Full charts: 2022 Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ 504Wh, 2024 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO L SE EQ 504WhMerida 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 SE EQ 504Wh300 SE EQ 504Wh | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ400 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO L LITE | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE III |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-PM-DS | SR Suntour NEX-E25 |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Altus M2000 | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG400 | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | KMC e9S | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-E5010 | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Motor | Shimano E5000 | Shimano EP6 |
| Battery | Shimano E8010 | Shimano EN805-L 504 Wh |
| Tire | Continental Ride Tour | 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 | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT CT |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano QC300 |
| Seatpost | not listed | JD-SP79 |
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