2022 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ vs 2024 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 EQ in S, the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ in XS places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 24 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 31 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −24 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −31 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −8 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO L EQ, SMerida eSPRESSO CITY EQ, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO L EQ S | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 410 | 386 | −24 mm |
| Stack | 649 | 656 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 70 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 73.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | 580 | −10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 478 | 470 | −8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1144 | 1113 | −31 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 65 | −10 mm |
| Standover | 610 | 413 | −197 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 380 | −90 mm |
| Fork length | 489 | 475 | −14 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 170 | +30 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ. Full charts: 2022 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ, 2024 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO L 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 EQ500 EQ | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ400 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO L LITE III | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE III |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-E25 | SR Suntour NEX-E25 |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M4100 | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M5120 | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M4100 | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | KMC e10S EPT | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | Shimano EM600 | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Motor | Shimano E6100 | Shimano EP6 |
| Battery | Shimano E8036 | Shimano EN805-L 504 Wh |
| 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 | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CT | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | JD-SP79 |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT CT |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano QC300 |
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