2022 Merida eSPRESSO L EP8-EDITION EQ vs 2024 Merida eSPRESSO EQ
The S is the Merida eSPRESSO EQ size closest to your S 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 EQ
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO L EP8-EDITION EQ in S, the Merida eSPRESSO EQ in S places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO L EP8-EDITION EQ, SMerida eSPRESSO EQ, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO L EP8-EDITION EQ S | Merida eSPRESSO EQ S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 410 | 410 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 649 | 649 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 69.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | 590 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 478 | 478 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1144 | 1144 | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 610 | 768 | +158 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 470 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 489 | 489 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 140 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO L EP8-EDITION EQ. Full charts: 2022 Merida eSPRESSO L EP8-EDITION EQ, 2024 Merida eSPRESSO EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO L EP8-EDITION 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 EP8-EDITION EQEP8-EDITION EQ | Merida eSPRESSO EQ500 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO L LITE III | Merida eSPRESSO LITE IV |
| Fork | SR Suntour NCX LO | SR Suntour NEX-E25 |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M5100 | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M5100 | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M5100 | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | KMC e11S EPT | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | Shimano EM600 | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Pedals | VPE-889 | VPE-891 |
| Motor | Shimano EP8 | Shimano EP6 |
| Battery | Shimano E8036 | Shimano EN806 630 Wh |
| Tire | Continental Contact Cruiser | Continental Ride Cruiser |
| Hub | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano Deore T6000 | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| 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 II |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
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