2019 Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 6.0 vs 2021 Merida eSPRESSO EQ
The XS is the Merida eSPRESSO EQ size closest to your M Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 6.0. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Merida eSPRESSO EQ
Compared with the Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 6.0 in M, the Merida eSPRESSO EQ in XS places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +18 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- 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 6.0 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 6.0 M | Merida eSPRESSO EQ XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 404mm | 409 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 629mm | 640 | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 69 | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 478mm | 478 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1127mm | 1145 | +18 mm |
| Standover | 720mm | 733 | +13 mm |
| Seat tube length | 450mm | 430 | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 133 | −12 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 75 | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 580 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 75 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 489 |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO EQ minus the Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 6.0. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 6.0, 2021 Merida eSPRESSO EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 6.0Merida 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 | Specialized Turbo Vado Women's 6.0Women's 6.0 | Merida eSPRESSO EQ500 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Turbo | Merida eSPRESSO LITE III |
| Fork | SR Suntour NCX E25 | SR Suntour NEX-E25 |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX | Shimano Deore M4100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT | Shimano Deore M5120 |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX | Shimano Deore M4100 |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | KMC e10S EPT |
| Motor | Specialized 1.3 | Shimano E6100 |
| Battery | Specialized U1-600 | Shimano E8036 |
| Tire | Specialized Electrak 2.0 Armadillo | Continental Ride Cruiser |
| Brake | Shimano Deore XT T8000 | Shimano MT200 |
| Stem | Specialized Flowset | Merida EXPERT CT |
| Grips | Specialized Contour | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Saddle | Specialized Aldia | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Fender | Specialized DRYTECH | not listed |
| Light | Supernova V521S, Supernova E3 | not listed |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano FC-E6100 |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP TK |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
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