2022 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EP8-EDITION EQ vs 2024 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ
The Merida eSPRESSO L EQ size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EP8-EDITION EQ in M, the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ in L places the top of the head tube 19 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +19 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +15 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +8 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida eSPRESSO CITY EP8-EDITION EQ, MMerida eSPRESSO L EQ, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EP8-EDITION EQ M | Merida eSPRESSO L EQ L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 418 | 424 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 665 | 684 | +19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 70 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 615 | 620 | +5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 470 | 478 | +8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1149 | 1164 | +15 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 75 | +10 mm |
| Standover | 412 | 650 | +238 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 550 | +70 mm |
| Fork length | 475 | 489 | +14 mm |
| Head tube length | 180 | 175 | −5 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ minus the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EP8-EDITION EQ. Full charts: 2022 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EP8-EDITION EQ, 2024 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO CITY EP8-EDITION EQMerida eSPRESSO L 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 EP8-EDITION EQ | Merida eSPRESSO L EQ500 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Merida eSPRESSO L LITE IV |
| Fork | not listed | SR Suntour NEX-E25 |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | not listed | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Motor | not listed | Shimano EP6 |
| Battery | not listed | Shimano EN806 630 Wh |
| Tire | not listed | Continental Ride Cruiser |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT CT |
| Grips | not listed | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida EXPERT TK II |
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