2019 Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 vs 2021 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ
The Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ size closest to your M is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ
Compared with the Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 in M, the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ in L places the top of the head tube 46 mm higher and 31 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 42 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +46 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +31 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +42 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −8 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 M | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 404mm | 435 | +31 mm |
| Stack | 629mm | 675 | +46 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 70 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 478mm | 470 | −8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1127mm | 1169 | +42 mm |
| Standover | 720mm | 412 | −308 mm |
| Seat tube length | 450mm | 530 | +80 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 190 | +45 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73.5 | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 635 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 65 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 475 |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ minus the Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0, 2021 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0Merida 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 | Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0Women's 1.0 | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ400 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Turbo | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE II |
| Fork | SR Suntour MOBIE30 | SR Suntour NEX-E25 |
| Shifter | Shimano Acera | Shimano Acera M3100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Acera | Shimano Deore M592 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG41 | Shimano HG200 |
| Chain | KMC X8 | KMC e9S |
| Motor | Specialized 1.2E | Shimano E6100 |
| Battery | Specialized Turbo U1-400 | Shimano E8035-L |
| Tire | Specialized Sport Reflect | Continental Ride Cruiser |
| Brake | Tektro HD-T276 | Shimano MT200 |
| Stem | Specialized Flowset | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Grips | Specialized Contour | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Saddle | Specialized Aldia Sport | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano FC-E6100 |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TX505 |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP TK |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida EXPERT TK |
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