eSPRESSO L 500 EQ

 

This city e-bike is all about getting you where you're going with a minimum of fuss, thanks to a high-spec frame with a long list of standard equipment and smooth pedal-assistance from Shimano.
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Life can feel awfully busy at times, which is why the eSPRESSO L 500 EQ is designed to get you where you need to go with a minimum of fuss. The refined Shimano E6100 drive unit is paired with a long-lasting 630 Wh battery to give smooth, time-saving pedal-assistance. Whether it's getting across town to see friends, commuting to work or carrying the shopping home, it's equipped to keep you safe and secure thanks to a long list of standard fit accessories, while a suspension fork delivers extra comfort and control. The smooth Shimano 10-speed drivetrain gives a wide range of gears for all kinds of terrain, while powerful hydraulic disc brakes are low maintenance too.

The eSPRESSO L range is the perfect partner for urban riding, offering comfort and practicality. Standard-fit mudguards, lights, lock, rack and kickstand mean you’re ready to go from the moment you leave the shop. Choose between frames with internally mounted batteries of either 750 Wh, 630 Wh or 504 Wh capacity or a more economical, 504 Wh semi-integrated design. All use a range of powerful Shimano STEPS drive units, with the option of the sporty EP8 motor on some models. Low step-through frame options on all models help ease mounting and dismounting. Suspension forks offer improved control, while powerful hydraulic disc brakes give reliable and controllable stopping power in all weather conditions. The 700c wheels have wide 50 mm tyres for extra grip and comfort, plus reflective sidewalls strips improve rider safety in low light. Internally routed cables give a sleek look, while a 150 kg maximum system weight means plenty of carrying capacity.

  • Smooth, refined Shimano E6100 drive unit
  • Lightweight frame with internally mounted 630 Wh battery
  • Wide range Shimano 10-speed drivetrain
  • Fully equipped with guards, lights, lock, rack and kickstand
  • Fast-rolling 700c wheels and comfortable, grippy 50 mm tyres
  • Low step-through frame option available
  • material: aluminium
  • 700x50C (with fender) max. wheelsize
  • 142x12mm axle standard
  • intube
  • eSPRESSO L L XS(43L)-S(47L)-M(51L)-L(55L)
color SILK STEEL BLUE (GUNMETAL GREY)
  • Coil
  • 63mm suspension travel
  • 700x52C max wheelsize
headset MERIDA 8156
  • material: aluminium
  • 660mm width
  • 15mm rise
  • material: aluminium
  • 31.8mm diameter
  • adjustable
  • 90 mm-XS/S/M, 110 mm-L/XL
grip MERIDA EXPERT TK
shifter rear Shimano Deore M4100
  • material: aluminium
  • 34.9mm diameter
  • 0mm setback
seat clamp MERIDA EXPERT
pedal VP VPE-891
chain KMC e10S EPT
chainguard Sunnywheel SW-CG-173A
  • 11-46 teeth
  • 10 speed
  • 20mm inner width
  • material: aluminium
  • 622-50
  • wire
  • reflecting line
  • 622-50
  • wire
  • reflecting line
  • 100x9mm width front hub
  • 32 spoke holes
  • Centerlock
  • 142x12mm width rear hub
  • 36 spoke holes
  • Centerlock
  • including removeable lever, 6mm allen key
spokes Black stainless
  • STVZO
  • integrated in MERIDA MIK HD carrier
  • Spring clip
  • Spanninga rear light
fender Sunnywheel SW-FA311-60E1 (MSB)
kickstand Massload CL-KA98
frame lock Abus 5650 LH-3 lock
battery lock Abus Key
display Shimano SC-E5000A
Bike Frame Geometry Image
Frame Size XS S M L
Tyre Sizes 28" 28" 28" 28"
ST seat tube [mm] 430 470 510 550
TT top tube [mm] 580 590 600 620
CS chain stay length [mm] 478 478 478 478
HTA head tube angle [°] 69 69.5 69.5 70
STA seat tube angle [°] 75 74.5 74.5 74
BD bottom bracket drop [mm] 75 75 75 75
HT head tube [mm] 133 140 155 175
FL fork length [mm] 489 489 489 489
R reach [mm] 409 410 416 424
S stack [mm] 640 649 663 684
WB wheel base [mm] 1145 1144 1155 1164
SH stand over height [mm] 593 610 631 650
No. Item-No. Name Info Pieces Torque NM
1 A2300000048 SCREW M4x0.7 L8mm 1 3~5
2 A2311000067 RD-HANGER DH-057 1
3 A2300000129 SCREW M3x0.5 L10mm 2 2~4
4 A2258000012 CABLE GUIDE for M5 fixation 1
5 A2298000120 SCREW M5x0.8 L12mm 1 3~5
6 A2300000468 SCREW M8x1.25 L18.5mm 3 11~12
7 A2300000469 SCREW M8x1.25 L23mm 3 11~12
9 A2298000144 SCREW M5x0.8 L10mm 6 3~5
12 A2161000127 CABLE GUIDE 1
13 A2143000125 BUTTON ON-OFF; for SHIMANO batteries 1
14 A2111000008 CABLE GUIDE 2
15 A2161000118 COVER for battery 1
17 A2143000129 BLIND PLUG for key opening 1
18 A2258000079 CABLE PLUG for RD 1
19 A2258000099 CABLE PLUG for rear brake and speed sensor 1
20 A2300000228 SCREW M4x0.7 L14mm 2 1.5~2
21 A2258000127 CABLE GUIDE for right side 1
22 A2258000128 CABLE GUIDE for left side 1
23 A2143000076 COVER for carrier mount 2
24 A2298000142 SCREW M6x1.0 L12mm 2 6~8
25 A2258000098 CABLE GUIDE for M4 fixation 1
26 A2300000447 SCREW M4x0.7 L5mm 1 1.5~2
27 A2143000122 CABLE PLUG for front light 1
28 A2002000108 THRU AXLE EXPERT TR; L=172mm M12x1.5 TL=14mm w. NUT 1
29 A2298000071 SCREW M5x0.8 L15mm with washer 2 3~5
30 A2191000150 HEAD SET MERIDA/VP-8155 (MH-P16/MH-P16) 1
30 A2191000151 HEAD SET MERIDA/VP-8156 (MH-P16/MH-P16) 1

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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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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CASTED MOTOR BRACKET

The e-bike motor mount has a sophisticated shape that is only possible to create with casting technology. Casting this piece allows us to create a complex yet lightweight shape that gives an extremely strong connection between the motor and the frame for improved performance and reliability. It also gives the bike and motor a smooth and cleanly integrated appearance.

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ENERGY GUARD TWIST

A two-component battery cover fitted to bikes with an internally mounted battery. It protects the battery from dirt and moisture, with a softer outer layer that absorbs impacts. An easy-to-use twist lock mechanism secures the cover in place without the need for tools with a simple and light action that makes it easy to access the battery for off-bike charging, but prevents the cover from falling off, even when riding on the roughest terrain.

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