Merida eSpresso City 400 EQ
The eSPRESSO CITY 400 EQ pairs our latest smart and stiff low step-through frame with an internally mounted 504 Wh battery and Shimano's trekking dedicated E6100 drive unit to deliver impressive function at an even more impressive price. With equipment that's chosen to deliver the best balance of performance and price, it's the smart way to get around the city. Shimano's workhorse 9-speed drivetrain and strong hydraulic brakes won't let you down, while the bike comes fitted with guards, rack, lights, lock and a kickstand as standard, meaning no expensive add-ons are needed to get rolling.
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.
Specifications
- material: aluminium
- 700x50C (with fender) max. wheelsize
- 135x9mm axle standard
- internal
- max. 630 Wh
- Coil
- 63mm suspension travel
- 700x52C max wheelsize
- 2 piston
- material: aluminium
- 640mm width
- 35mm rise
- material: aluminium
- 31.8mm diameter
- adjustable
- 65 mm-XS/S/M, 90 mm-L/XL
- 30.9mm diameter
- 15mm setback
- 40mm seatpost suspension travel
- V-mount
Extra Specifications
- 11-36 teeth
- 9 speed
- 100x9mm 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
Highlights
Unique cradle like shaping of the downtube to accommodate the battery, without losing the all important frame stiffness of our low step-through frames. By not adding cutouts to the downtube, we can maintain the outstanding frame stiffness, that prevents our low step-through bikes from wobbling under load. Paired with an aluminium battery cover, the frames give the impression of an integrated battery, without sacrificing stability and battery accessibility. The tapered head tube, the large tube diameters and the forged motor bracket all contribute to achieving a safe and precise riding experience.
In the city/trekking sector, hub gear drivetrains have become more or less the standard. We offer eSPRESSO CITY hub gear frames with slider dropouts for smooth and easy chain tensioning. Furthermore, the dropouts on both frames, hub gear and derailleur drivetrain, have standard carrier mounts.
The eSPRESSO CITY range is equipped with the new stylish Massload rear carrier, that offers a maximum load of 27 kg and features an integrated rear light.
A centrally positioned low centre of gravity, which has been achieved through the positioning of the battery in the lower position of the downtube as well as the location of the Shimano motors, enables to deliver fantastic riding characteristics in any situation which are extremely important in particular in wave low step through frames which have the tendency to chatter and jitter when power is applied.
We feature internal cable routing on all models. Cables are routed through the frame, entering and exiting through smooth sockets. Only a clever system for our internal guiding and fixing guarantees reliable and rattle free routing, whilst the cables are protected from moisture and dirt and gives the bike a cleaner look.
The Shimano mid-mounted motor, in combination with the forged motor bracket provides one of the lowest step-through heights in the market.
Cables, housings and brake hoses are clamped under tension to prevent rattling when the trail gets rough. All inlets are completely interchangeable to deal with Di2, hydraulic hoses, brake cable and gear cable housings etc.
Sizing Chart
Features
HFS - HYDRO FORMING SYSTEM
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Tubes are inserted into negative moulds and a hot emulsion of water and oil is forced through at pressure, enabling them to be formed into complex shapes.
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X-TAPER HEADTUBE
Our X-Tapered headtube offers the space for a tapered fork to be fitted. Tapered forks offer superb stiffness and precise and deliver confidence-inspiring steering.
SMOOTH WELDING
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Sometimes called ‘double pass welding’, a second pass over the weld gives a clean organic look to the frame. At first glance, you will be convinced it is carbon.
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INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING
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Cables are routed through the frame, entering and exiting through smooth sockets. The bike looks neat, whilst the cables are protected from moisture and dirt.
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DI2 READY
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Bikes/frames with the symbol ‘Di2 Ready’ are prepared for the installation of Di2 technology with battery mounting in the seat post or within the fork steerer.
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RACELITE 61 ALUMINIUM
We use a minimum of 6061 aluminium. The pay back is that it’s possible to make lighter and more advanced frames. We use an additional heat treatment and double-butted wall thicknesses to produce light and stiff frames.
F-MOUNT
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‘F-Mount’ equipped bikes have integrated fittings for mud guards (some bikes require model specific mud guards), making fitting fast and simple.
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K-MOUNT
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Integrated mount on the chainstay to fit a MERIDA kickstand (or any commercial kickstand).
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C-MOUNT
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‘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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CASTING MOTOR BRACKET
Sophisticated shape only possible due to casting technology, creating an integrated appearance as well as an extremely strong connection between the E-bike motor and frame for improved performance and reliability.
ENERGY CRADLE
Unique cradle like shaping of the downtube to accommodate the battery, without adding any cut-outs and through that losing the all-important frame stiffness of our low step through frames. Paired with an aluminium battery cover, the frames give the impression of an integrated battery, without sacrificing stability and battery accessibility.
WIRE PORT
MERIDA designed headsets that allow all control cables to enter the frame through the headset, creating a clean and uncluttered look, without making structural changes to the frame. Depending on the model, the cables are run completely internally (including bar and stem) or semi-integrated where the cables enter the frame underneath the stem.
Specifications
- material: aluminium
- 700x50C (with fender) max. wheelsize
- 135x9mm axle standard
- internal
- max. 630 Wh
- Coil
- 63mm suspension travel
- 700x52C max wheelsize
- 2 piston
- material: aluminium
- 640mm width
- 35mm rise
- material: aluminium
- 31.8mm diameter
- adjustable
- 65 mm-XS/S/M, 90 mm-L/XL
- 30.9mm diameter
- 15mm setback
- 40mm seatpost suspension travel
- V-mount
Extra Specifications
- 11-36 teeth
- 9 speed
- 100x9mm 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
Highlights
Unique cradle like shaping of the downtube to accommodate the battery, without losing the all important frame stiffness of our low step-through frames. By not adding cutouts to the downtube, we can maintain the outstanding frame stiffness, that prevents our low step-through bikes from wobbling under load. Paired with an aluminium battery cover, the frames give the impression of an integrated battery, without sacrificing stability and battery accessibility. The tapered head tube, the large tube diameters and the forged motor bracket all contribute to achieving a safe and precise riding experience.
In the city/trekking sector, hub gear drivetrains have become more or less the standard. We offer eSPRESSO CITY hub gear frames with slider dropouts for smooth and easy chain tensioning. Furthermore, the dropouts on both frames, hub gear and derailleur drivetrain, have standard carrier mounts.
The eSPRESSO CITY range is equipped with the new stylish Massload rear carrier, that offers a maximum load of 27 kg and features an integrated rear light.
A centrally positioned low centre of gravity, which has been achieved through the positioning of the battery in the lower position of the downtube as well as the location of the Shimano motors, enables to deliver fantastic riding characteristics in any situation which are extremely important in particular in wave low step through frames which have the tendency to chatter and jitter when power is applied.
We feature internal cable routing on all models. Cables are routed through the frame, entering and exiting through smooth sockets. Only a clever system for our internal guiding and fixing guarantees reliable and rattle free routing, whilst the cables are protected from moisture and dirt and gives the bike a cleaner look.
The Shimano mid-mounted motor, in combination with the forged motor bracket provides one of the lowest step-through heights in the market.
Cables, housings and brake hoses are clamped under tension to prevent rattling when the trail gets rough. All inlets are completely interchangeable to deal with Di2, hydraulic hoses, brake cable and gear cable housings etc.
Sizing Chart
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