eSPRESSO CITY EP8-EDITION EQ

eSPRESSO CITY EP8-EDITION EQ

 

By pairing our super-low step-through frame design with a powerful Shimano EP8 drive unit and quality components, this top-level urban e-bike gets you where you're going with ease and in comfort.
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  • The eSPRESSO CITY EP8-EDITION EQ is our top of the line urban e-bike, with a convenient super-low step-through design thanks to our ENERGY CRADLE frame that houses the internal 630 Wh battery. That's powering the latest EP8 drive unit from Shimano, delivering a smooth and strong 85 Nm of torque; more than enough to get you where you need to be with ease. The generous standard-fit equipment means you'll be able to carry everything you need to arrive in comfort and security, with rack, guards, lights, lock and kickstand all ready to go. Shimano's smooth 11-speed drivetrain offers reliable shifting with enough gear range to climb any hill, while powerful hydraulic disc brakes offer powerful consistent stopping power in any condition.

    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
    • Internally mounted 630 Wh battery
    • Smooth and powerful Shimano EP8 drive unit
    • Wide-range 11-speed Shimano drivetrain
    • Fully equipped with guards, lights, lock, rack and kickstand
    • Fast-rolling 700c wheels and comfy 50 mm tyres with reflective strip
    • material: aluminium
    • 700x50C (with fender) max. wheelsize
    • 135x9mm axle standard
    • internal
    frame size XS, S, M, L, XL
    color RED (MATT BLACK)
    • Air
    • 63mm suspension travel
    • Tapered
    • 700x50C max. wheelsize
    headset Acros Trekking
    • material: aluminium
    • 660mm width
    • 35mm rise
    • material: aluminium
    • 31.8mm diameter
    • adjustable
    • 80 mm-XS/S/M/L/XL
    grip MERIDA EXPERT TK
    shifters Shimano Deore M5100
    • 30.9mm diameter
    • 15mm setback
    • 40mm seatpost suspension travel
    seat clamp MERIDA EXPERT
    pedal VP VPE-889
    chain KMC e11S EPT
    chainguard Sunnywheel SW-CG-173A
    • 11-51 teeth
    • 11 speed
    • 100x15mm width front hub
    • 32 spoke holes
    • Centerlock
    • 135x9mm width rear hub
    • 36 spoke holes
    • Centerlock
    • 20mm inner width
    • material: aluminium
    • 622-50
    • wire
    • reflecting line
    • 622-50
    • wire
    • reflecting line
    spokes Black stainless
    • STVZO
    • integrated in MERIDA MIK HD carrier
    • Spring clip
    • Spanninga rear light
    fender Sunnywheel SW-FA311-60E1 (MSB)
    kickstand Atranvelo 1219-PC-7
    frame lock Abus 4650 XL
    battery lock Abus Key
    display Shimano SC-E6100
    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] 380 430 480 530 580
    TT top tube [mm] 580 595 615 635 655
    CS chain stay length [mm] 470 470 470 470 470
    HTA head tube angle [°] 70 70 70 70 70
    STA seat tube angle [°] 73.5 73.5 73.5 73.5 73.5
    BD bottom bracket drop [mm] 65 65 65 65 65
    HT head tube [mm] 170 175 180 190 200
    FL fork length [mm] 475 475 475 475 475
    R reach [mm] 386 399 418 435 452
    S stack [mm] 656 661 665 675 684
    WB wheel base [mm] 1113 1128 1149 1169 1190
    SH stand over height [mm] 413 413 412 412 411
    No. Item-No. Name Info Pieces Torque NM
    1 A2300000004 SCREW M3x0.5 L6mm 2 2~4
    2 A2311000072 RD-HANGER DH-013F 1
    3 A2258000079 CABLE PLUG for rear brake 1
    4 A2300000468 SCREW M8x1.25 L18.5mm 3 11~12
    5 A2300000469 SCREW M8x1.25 L23mm 3 11~12
    6 A2143000126 BUTTON ON-OFF; for SHIMANO batteries 1
    6 A2143000097 BLIND PLUG for TRENDPOWER SIMPLO batteries 1
    7 A2164000088 MOUNT for lower battery mount 1
    8 A2298000143 SCREW M6x1.0 L10mm 4 6~8
    9 A2030000016 MOUNT for battery cover; upper part 1
    10 A2030000017 MOUNT for battery cover; lower per 1
    11 A2160000012 O-RING OD6mm ID4mm 2
    12 A2221000048 BUSHING for battery cover 2
    13 A2300000530 BOLT M5x0.8 L39.5mm 1 4~6
    14 A2300000231 SCREW M3x0.5 L8mm 3 2~4
    15 A2143000153 BLIND PLUG for drive unit screw holes 4
    16 A2161000138 COVER for battery; frame size XS 1
    16 A2161000139 COVER for battery; frame size S 1
    16 A2161000140 COVER for battery; frame size M 1
    16 A2161000141 COVER for battery; frame size L 1
    16 A2161000142 COVER for battery; frame size XL 1
    17 A2136000071 MOUNT for battery cover 1
    18 A2029000001 BUMPER for battery cover 2
    19 A2258000127 CABLE GUIDE for right side 1
    20 A2258000128 CABLE GUIDE for left side 1
    21 A2300000228 SCREW M4x0.7 L14mm 2 1.5~2
    22 A2134000061 BUTTON for cover lock 1 3.5~4
    23 A2136000017 MOUNT for bottle cage 1
    24 A2292000028 WASHER OD9mm ID5.2mm H3mm 2
    25 A2298000154 SCREW M5x0.8 L12mm 2 3~5
    26 A2298000158 SCREW M5x0.8 L25mm 1 3~5
    27 A2300000204 NUT for fender; M6 1
    28 A2300000288 SCREW M6x1.0 L18mm 1 10~12
    29 A2363000255 PROTECTOR for step through area 1
    30 A2191000148 HEAD SET MERIDA/VP-8252 (MH-P16/MH-P16) 1
    31 A2263000046 COVER for drive unit; left side 1
    32 A2263000047 COVER for drive unit; right side 1
    33 A9081000060 COVER for drive unit; left side 1
    34 A2298000325 SCREW M3x0.5 L8mm 6 2~4

    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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    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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    RACELITE 61 ALUMINIUM

    We use a minimum of 6061 grade aluminium on all our bikes. It’s particularly well suited to being shaped with our hydroforming and technoforming processes, which allow us to vary the wall thickness to create double-butted tubing and complex frame shapes. It’s also an alloy that welds easily, and once it has been carefully heat treated to maximise strength, it means we can create strong and lightweight bicycle frames for you to enjoy.

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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 CRADLE

    Our ENERGY CRADLE is a unique cradle-like shaping of the downtube that allows the battery to sit into the downtube in a specifically shaped recess, without adding any cut-outs to the downtube. Paired with an aluminium battery cover, the frame gives the impression of an integrated battery but offers a much stiffer structure for improved handling on our low-step-through frames, without sacrificing battery accessibility.

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    WIRE PORT

    MERIDA designed headsets that enable all control cables from the handlebar to enter the frame through the headset cover, creating a clean and uncluttered look, allowing for a lighter, stronger and more aerodynamic frame structure than with conventional cable ports. Depending on the model, the cables are run completely internally (including the bar and stem) or semi-integrated, where the cables enter the frame underneath the stem.

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