2019 Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 vs 2021 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ

What changes on the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ

Compared with the Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0 in M, the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ in M places the top of the head tube 34 mm higher and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

+34 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+12 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+28 mm

Longer: steadier at speed

Head angle

−0.5°

Slacker: calmer steering

Chainstays

±0 mm

About the same

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

Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ minus the Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0, 2021 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 1.0Merida eSPRESSO L 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.