2024 Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through vs 2026 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ
The Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ size closest to your S is the XS. Compare the XS instead
What changes on the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ
Compared with the Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through in S, the Merida eSPRESSO CITY 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 25 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +36 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +19 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +25 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through, SMerida eSPRESSO CITY EQ, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through S | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380 | 399 | +19 mm |
| Stack | 625 | 661 | +36 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 70 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 565 | 595 | +30 mm |
| Chainstay length | 460 | 470 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1103 | 1128 | +25 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 65 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 450 | 413 | −37 mm |
| Seat tube length | 385 | 430 | +45 mm |
| Head tube length | 111 | 175 | +64 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 475 |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ minus the Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through. Full charts: 2024 Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through, 2026 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-throughMerida 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 | Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through5 SUV step-through | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ400 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Pathlite:ON Step-Through | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE III |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM34 BOOST | SR Suntour NEX-E25 |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U6000 | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Cues 10/11-speed | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Cassette | Shimano CUES LG300-10 | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | Shimano CUES LG500 | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | FSA CK-220 | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Chainring | FSA Gen4 Spider Boost 42T | not listed |
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line | Shimano EP6 |
| Battery | Bosch BBP3755 | Shimano EN805-L |
| Front Wheel | Alex Rims Supra-BH 27.5 / Hub Shimano MT400-B 15x110 | not listed |
| Rear Wheel | Alex Rims Supra-BH 27.5 / Hub Shimano MT400-B 12x148 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Crossmark II Reflexstrip Clincher | Maxxis Metropass |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT30 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Iridium Flatbar | not listed |
| Stem | Canyon ST0036 Adjustable | not listed |
| Grips | Ergon GA3 mini-wing | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0067 Supension Post | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Saddle | SR Royal Essenza+ | Merida EXPERT CT |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano QC300 |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP TK |
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