eSPRESSO CITY 300 SE EQ 504Wh

 

You don't need to blow the budget to get a reliable city e-bike. With a semi-integrated battery, strong Shimano motor and plenty of standard-fit equipment, it's ready to go as soon as you are.
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  • It might be the most affordable bike in the range, but the eSPRESSO CITY 300 EQ SE uses that budget wisely. Shimano's proven, high value for money E5000 pedal-assist motor is powered by a semi-integrated 504 Wh battery and we've fitted an impressive level of kit as standard, including mudguards, lights, rack, lock and a kickstand. Strong but controllable hydraulic disc brakes help you stop with ease, while the Shimano 9-speed drivetrain offers clean and smooth shifts.

    Life in the city can be hectic, so anything that allows you to make the best use of your time has to be a good thing. The eSPRESSO CITY is all about getting you where you want to without fuss and in comfort, thanks to a range of smooth yet powerful pedal-assist motors, a convenient low-step-through frame and standard fit equipment such as lock, mudguards, lights and rack that make navigating urban life that much easier. All models (except 300 SE EQ) feature the ENERGY CRADLE frame design that holds the internal (model depending) battery with an even lower and wider step-through frame with excellent stiffness, plus derailleur or low-maintenance hub gearing options.

    • Extra low step-through ENERGY CRADLE frame design
    • Semi-integrated 504 Wh battery
    • High value for money Shimano E5000 drive unit
    • Slick shifting Shimano 8-Speed drivetrain
    • Fully equipped with guards, lights, lock, rack and kickstand
    • Fast-rolling 700c wheels and comfy 47 mm tyres with reflective strip
    • material: aluminium
    • 700x 42C (with fender) wheelsize
    • 142x12mm axle standard
    • external
    • max. 504 Wh
    frame size XS, S, M, L, XL
    • Coil
    • 63mm suspension travel
    • 700x48C max wheelsize
    color MATT DARK SILVER (BLACK)
    display Shimano SC-E5000A
    battery lock Abus Key
    • 180 mm
    • 160 mm
    shifter rear Shimano Altus
    chain KMC e9S
    • 100x9mm width front hub
    • 32 spoke holes
    • Centerlock
    • 142x12mm width rear hub
    • 36 spoke holes
    • Centerlock
    • 20mm inner width
    • material: aluminium
    • 11-36 teeth
    • 9 speed
    • 622-47
    • wire
    • reflecting line
    • 622-47
    • wire
    • reflecting line
    spokes Black stainless
    • material: aluminium
    • 31.8mm diameter
    • adjustable
    • 90 mm-XS/S/M, 110 mm-L/XL
    • material: aluminium
    • 640mm width
    • 35mm rise
    headset MERIDA 2346
    • 30.9mm diameter
    • 15mm setback
    • 40mm seatpost suspension travel
    fender Sunnywheel SW-FA311-60E1 (MSB)
    • Spring clip
    • Herrmans rear light
    kickstand Massload CL-KA98
    • STVZO
    • integrated in MERIDA MIK carrier
    max. weight 150 kg
    Bike Frame Geometry Image
    Frame Size XS S M L XL
    Tyre Sizes 28" 28" 28" 28" 28"
    ST seat tube [mm] 415 450 490 530 570
    TT top tube [mm] 575 590 605 620 635
    CS chain stay length [mm] 490 490 490 490 490
    HTA head tube angle [°] 69.5 70 70 70.5 70.5
    STA seat tube angle [°] 74 73.5 73 73 72.5
    BD bottom bracket drop [mm] 70 70 70 70 70
    HT head tube [mm] 160 170 185 200 215
    FL fork length [mm] 477 477 477 477 477
    R reach [mm] 389 394 398 408 412
    S stack [mm] 651 662 676 693 707
    WB wheel base [mm] 1140 1143 1153 1163 1171
    SH stand over height [mm] 378 379 379 380 380
    No. Item-No. Name Info Pieces Torque NM
    1 A2161000027 COVER for battery; right side 1
    2 A2161000028 COVER for battery; left side 1
    3 A2300000317 SCREW self-cutting L20mm 2 3~5
    4 A2143000080 BLIND PLUG for left side battery cover 1
    5 A2300000468 SCREW M8x1.25 L18.5mm 3 11~12
    6 A2300000469 SCREW M8x1.25 L23mm 3 11~12
    7 A2258000099 CABLE PLUG for rear brake and speed sensor 1
    8 A2300000129 SCREW M3x0.5 L10mm 2 2~4
    9 A2300000536 SCREW M4x0.7 L8mm 1 3~5
    10 A2311000067 RD-HANGER DH-057 1
    11 A2300000213 SCREW M3x0.5 L13.5mm 2 2~4
    12 CABLE GUIDE SMART ENTRY 1
    13 CABLE GUIDE SMART ENTRY 1
    14 A2143000076 COVER for carrier mount 2
    15 A2298000142 SCREW M6x1.0 L12mm 2 6~8
    16 A2298000120 SCREW M5x0.8 L12mm 1 3~5
    17 A2002000118 THRU AXLE COMP TR; L172mm M12x1.5 TL14mm incl. nut 1
    18 A2298000071 SCREW M5x0.8 L15mm with washer 2 3~5

    To reduce production and delivery times, we are sometimes forced to make last-minute specification changes. Please be aware that those changes might not be reflected on these product pages and images.

     

    Technologies

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    PROLITE 66 TRIPLE BUTTED ALUMINUM

    When creating high-end aluminium frames, we use our proven PROLITE 66 (6066) aluminium, as it is incredibly light and durable. In addition, it works exceptionally well with our hydroforming technology, allowing us to create complex shapes, featuring triple butted wall thicknesses, an almost carbon-like appearance and the best possible stiffness-to-weight ratio. While lesser alloys might be cheaper, it is the ideal choice for high-performance bicycle frames.

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    HFS - HYDRO FORMING SYSTEM

    ‘C-Mount’ equipped bikes have the fixing points for a rear rack already integrated (some bikes require model specific rear rack), making fitting fast, simple and reliable. 

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    X-TAPER HEADTUBE

    Steering precision is vital to safe and confident handling, and the X-TAPER HEADTUBE allows us to significantly boost this precision. A larger headset diameter at the bottom paired with a smaller one at the top helps to deal with the strains modern riding and equipment can put on the headtube, all without adding unnecessary weight. It allows tapered forks to be fitted with ease and delivers precise and confidence-inspiring steering.

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    SMOOTH WELDING

    This is a process we use to give a nice flat finish to our welds instead of the scaled, 'stack of coins' effect TIG welded joints often have. The welder uses the welding torch to go over the joint twice, helping to smooth out the filler material. It takes a lot of skill to do this, but it delivers strong and smart-looking frames that have the appearance of a carbon fibre frame at first look.

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    INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING

    On the majority of our frames, we run the gear and brake cables and hoses through the frame. The cables enter and exit the frame through smooth sockets, or we use one of our other systems like SMART ENTRY or WIRE PORT to be routed through. Running the cables inside the frame protects them from the elements, gives a clean and neat look and can offer aerodynamic advantages.

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    SMART ENTRY

    Many of our frames offer internal cable routing, where the gear and brake cables are run through the frame for maximum protection and a clean look. Some internally run cables can rattle when riding over uneven surfaces, but our SMART ENTRY system prevents this from happening. Cables, housings and brake hoses are clamped under tension to prevent noisy cable movement. All inlets are completely interchangeable to deal with any kind of cable or wire.

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    DI2 READY

    Shimano's Di2 electronic shifting system offers fast, smooth and reliable shifting. In particular, in the road world, it has proven itself as the primary choice when top performance is at the top of the agenda. With that in mind, we have a broad selection of performance road frames that are Di2 READY and can accommodate the electrical cable, battery and other little tweaks that the system requires.

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    F-MOUNT

    Being able to turn your bike into an all-weather commuter that has mudguards and other fittings can be a real plus, in particular when riding on wet and perhaps muddy roads and tracks on a regular basis. To make fitting easy, some of our bikes are F-MOUNT equipped. These integrated fittings mounts make adding mudguards fast and simple. Please note that some bikes require model-specific mudguards.

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    K-MOUNT

    When using your bike in an urban environment, where you might not always have the option to use a specific bike stand, a kickstand is an ideal solution to park your bike safely. Some of our bikes come with a neatly integrated K-MOUNT, which makes fitting a MERIDA kickstand (or any commercial kickstand) easy. And if you don’t want to have a kickstand and prefer the clean appearance of your frame, the K-MOUNT is neatly tucked away underneath your chainstay, difficult to spot if you don’t know it is there.

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    C-MOUNT

    Similar to our F-MOUNT, where various fixing points for mudguards are part of the frame offering, the C-MOUNT equipped bikes have the fixing points for a rear rack already integrated, making fitting fast, simple and reliable. The C-MOUNTS are an additional feature that improves the day-to-day versatility by adding loading capacity to your bike, ideal for commuting and shopping trips. Please note that some bikes require model-specific rear racks.

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