2025 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ vs 2026 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 XL places the top of the head tube 35 mm higher and 42 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 46 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +35 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +42 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +46 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −8 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO L EQ, SMerida eSPRESSO CITY EQ, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO L EQ S | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 410 | 452 | +42 mm |
| Stack | 649 | 684 | +35 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 70 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 73.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | 655 | +65 mm |
| Chainstay length | 478 | 470 | −8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1144 | 1190 | +46 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 65 | −10 mm |
| Standover | 610 | 411 | −199 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 580 | +110 mm |
| Fork length | 489 | 475 | −14 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 200 | +60 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ. Full charts: 2025 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ, 2026 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 EQ400 EQ | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ400 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO L LITE IV | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE III |
| 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 | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CT | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK II | Merida EXPERT CT |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano QC300 |
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