2025 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ vs 2026 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 XL places the top of the head tube 63 mm higher and 26 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 43 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +63 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +26 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +43 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, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO L EQ S | Merida eSPRESSO EQ XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 410 | 436 | +26 mm |
| Stack | 649 | 712 | +63 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 70 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | 640 | +50 mm |
| Chainstay length | 478 | 478 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1144 | 1187 | +43 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 610 | 873 | +263 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 590 | +120 mm |
| Fork length | 489 | 489 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 205 | +65 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ. Full charts: 2025 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ, 2026 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 EQ400 EQ | Merida eSPRESSO EQ400 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO L LITE IV | Merida eSPRESSO LITE IV |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-E25 | SR Suntour NEX-E25 |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U4000 | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U4000 | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Cassette | Shimano LG300 | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Motor | Shimano EP6 | Shimano EP6 |
| Battery | Shimano EN805-L 504 Wh | Shimano EN805-L |
| Tire | Continental Ride Cruiser | Maxxis Metropass |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CT | Merida EXPERT CT |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK II | Merida EXPERT TK II |
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