2025 Merida eFLOAT CITY EQ vs 2026 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ
The XS is the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ size closest to your XS Merida eFLOAT CITY EQ. 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 CITY EQ
Compared with the Merida eFLOAT CITY EQ in XS, the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ in XS places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eFLOAT CITY EQ, XSMerida eSPRESSO CITY EQ, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eFLOAT CITY EQ XS | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386 | 386 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 656 | 656 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 70 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | 73.5 | −2.0° |
| Effective top tube | 580 | 580 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 470 | 470 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1113 | 1113 | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 65 | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 380 | 380 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 475 | 475 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 170 | 170 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 413 |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ minus the Merida eFLOAT CITY EQ. Full charts: 2025 Merida eFLOAT CITY EQ, 2026 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eFLOAT CITY EQMerida 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 | Merida eFLOAT CITY EQ400 EQ | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ400 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eFLOAT CITY LITE | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE III |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-E25 | SR Suntour NEX-E25 |
| Shifter | Shimano Cues U4000-9 | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U4000 | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Cassette | Shimano LG400-9 | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | FSA CK-220 Gen3 E-Bike Forgerd Crankset | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line | Shimano EP6 |
| Battery | Bosch PowerTube 625Wh | Shimano EN805-L |
| Tire | Maxxis Metropass | Maxxis Metropass |
| Hub | Shimano QC300 | Shimano QC300 |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT CT | Merida EXPERT CT |
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