2021 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ vs 2022 Merida eSPRESSO L 700 EQ
The S is the Merida eSPRESSO L 700 EQ size closest to your S Merida eSPRESSO 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 L 700 EQ
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ in S, the Merida eSPRESSO L 700 EQ in S places the top of the head tube 12 mm lower and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −12 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +16 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +8 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ, SMerida eSPRESSO L 700 EQ, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ S | Merida eSPRESSO L 700 EQ S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 399 | 410 | +11 mm |
| Stack | 661 | 649 | −12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74.5 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 595 | 590 | −5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 470 | 478 | +8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1128 | 1144 | +16 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 75 | +10 mm |
| Standover | 413 | 610 | +197 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 470 | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 475 | 489 | +14 mm |
| Head tube length | 175 | 140 | −35 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO L 700 EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ. Full charts: 2021 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ, 2022 Merida eSPRESSO L 700 EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQMerida eSPRESSO L 700 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 eSPRESSO CITY EQ400 EQ | Merida eSPRESSO L 700 EQ700 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE II | Merida eSPRESSO L LITE III HG |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-E25 | SR Suntour NEX-E25 |
| Shifter | Shimano Acera M3100 | Shimano SW-E6010-R |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M592 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | Shimano CS-C7000 |
| Chain | KMC e9S | KMC Z1EHX EPT |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-E6100 | Shimano EM600 |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Motor | Shimano E6100 | Shimano E6100 |
| Battery | Shimano E8035-L | Shimano E8036 |
| Tire | Continental Ride Cruiser | Continental Contact Cruiser |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT402-3A |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT CT |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida EXPERT TK |
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