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2024 Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through vs 2026 Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ

The Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ size closest to your S is the XS. Compare the XS instead

What changes on the Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ

Compared with the Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through in S, the Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ in S places the top of the head tube 36 mm higher and 19 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 26 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+36 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+19 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+26 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+1.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+10 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2024 Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through (S) and 2026 Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ is the colored outline on top.J 1103

Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through, SMerida eSPRESSO CC EQ, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCanyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through SMerida eSPRESSO CC EQ SDifference
Reach380399+19 mm
Stack625661+36 mm
Head tube angle68.570+1.5°
Seat tube angle73.573.5±0.0°
Effective top tube565595+30 mm
Chainstay length460470+10 mm
Wheelbase11031129+26 mm
BB drop6565±0 mm
Standover450403−47 mm
Seat tube length385430+45 mm
Head tube length111175+64 mm
Fork lengthnot listed476

Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ minus the Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through. Full charts: 2024 Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through, 2026 Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ.

Where each sits in its class

Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-throughMerida eSPRESSO CC EQ

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartCanyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through5 SUV step-throughMerida eSPRESSO CC EQCC 400 EQ
FrameCanyon Pathlite:ON Step-ThroughMerida eSPRESSO CC LITE III
ForkSR Suntour XCM34 BOOSTSR Suntour NVX30 DS
ShifterShimano CUES U6000Shimano CUES U4000
DerailleurShimano Cues 10/11-speedShimano CUES U4000
CassetteShimano CUES LG300-10Shimano LG300
ChainShimano CUES LG500Shimano LG500
CranksetFSA CK-220Merida EXPERT TK
ChainringFSA Gen4 Spider Boost 42Tnot listed
MotorBosch Performance LineShimano EP6
BatteryBosch BBP3755Shimano EN805-L
Front WheelAlex Rims Supra-BH 27.5 / Hub Shimano MT400-B 15x110not listed
Rear WheelAlex Rims Supra-BH 27.5 / Hub Shimano MT400-B 12x148not listed
TireMaxxis Crossmark II Reflexstrip ClincherMaxxis Crossmark II
BrakeShimano MT200Shimano MT200
RotorShimano SM-RT30not listed
HandlebarIridium Flatbarnot listed
StemCanyon ST0036 AdjustableMerida EXPERT CT
GripsErgon GA3 mini-wingMerida EXPERT TK
SeatpostCanyon SP0067 Supension PostMerida EXPERT CC
SaddleSR Royal Essenza+Merida EXPERT TK II
Pedalsnot listedVPE-891
Hubnot listedShimano QC300
Rimnot listedMerida COMP TK

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