2025 Merida eFLOAT CITY EQ vs 2026 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ
The Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ
Compared with the Merida eFLOAT CITY EQ in M, the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ in L places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 17 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +10 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +17 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +20 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eFLOAT CITY EQ, MMerida eSPRESSO CITY EQ, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eFLOAT CITY EQ M | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 418 | 435 | +17 mm |
| Stack | 665 | 675 | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 70 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | 73.5 | −2.0° |
| Effective top tube | 615 | 635 | +20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 470 | 470 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1149 | 1169 | +20 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 65 | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 530 | +50 mm |
| Fork length | 475 | 475 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 180 | 190 | +10 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 412 |
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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