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Merida eSPRESSO URBAN 900 EQ 2018

2018 E-bike
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Merida Espresso Urban 900 Eq 2018

Bike details

Overview

Key information split into simple groups.

Bike summary

  • Category
  • Wheels 700c
  • Fork SunTour NRX E
  • Groupset XT, Shimano
  • Suspension Hardtail
  • Motor Shimano 250W 70Nm mid-drive
  • Battery Shimano E8010 500Wh
  • Drivetrain 1 × 11
  • Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing

Recommended size guide.

  • XS

    156cm - 166cm

  • SM

    163cm - 174cm

  • MD

    171cm - 182cm

  • LG

    179cm - 189cm

  • XL

    185cm - 195cm

Parts list

Components

Main components, grouped by system.

Bike components

Frame

Frame

eSPRESSO E8000

Suspension Fork

Suntour NRX-E LOR DS 15mm bolt through

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT M8000 Shadow+

Shift Levers

Shimano XT 11

Cassette

Shimano M7000, 11 speed, 11-42 teeth

Crank

Shimano CRE80-B 38

Chain

KMC X11e

Wheels

Front Hub

Shimano XT centrelock

Rear Hub

Shimano XT centrelock

Rims

MERIDA 7 Comp CR

Spokes

Black stainless

Tires

Continental Cruise Contact

Brakes

Brakes

Shimano XT hydraulic disc brakes with Ice-tech cooling, 180mm centrelock rotors

Brake Levers

attached

Cockpit

Handlebar

MERIDA Expert Oversize clamp, 15mm rise, 660mm wide

Headset

FSA NO.55E neck

Seat

Saddle

Crossway comfort

Seatpost

Suspension, Dropper post D 30.9mm

Motor & Battery

Motor

Shimano [E8000]

Battery

Shimano E8010 500Wh

Remote

Shimano SC-E6010

Fit data

Geometry

Numbers for sizing and ride feel.

SizeXSSMMDLGXL
Stack Reach Ratio
1.64 mm1.64 mm1.65 mm1.68 mm1.7 mm
Front Center
635 mm639 mm650658 mm679 mm
Rake
46 mm46 mm46 mm46 mm46 mm
Trail
75 mm72 mm72 mm68 mm68 mm
Stack
623 mm634 mm649 mm670 mm698 mm
Reach
381 mm387 mm393 mm400 mm411 mm
Top Tube Length
561 mm576 mm586 mm606 mm626 mm
Seat Tube Angle
74 °73.5 °73.5 °73 °73 °
Seat Tube Length
430 mm470 mm510 mm550 mm590 mm
Head Tube Angle
70.5 °71 °71 °71.5 °71.5 °
Head Tube Length
130 mm140 mm155 mm175 mm205 mm
Chainstay Length
471 mm471 mm471 mm471 mm471 mm
Wheelbase
1097 mm1101 mm1112 mm1120 mm1141 mm
Bottom Bracket Drop
70 mm70 mm70 mm70 mm70 mm
Standover Height
719 mm753 mm788 mm823 mm860 mm
Wheels700700700700700
Rider Min Height156 cm163 cm171 cm179 cm185 cm
Rider Max Height166 cm174 cm182 cm189 cm195 cm

Model Overview

eSPRESSO URBAN 900 EQ is part of the Merida E Espresso model. There are 185 e-bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Merida E Espresso e-bikes models from 2018, by clicking here.

Safety

Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.

Average price for Hybrid e-bikes

Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Hybrid e-bike is 2480$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Hybrid e-bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your e-bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.

Overview of components

Fork

The eSPRESSO URBAN 900 EQ comes factory-installed with the SunTour NRX E fork. This has a travel range of mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.

Wheels size

The wheels on eSPRESSO URBAN 900 EQ are the 700c aluminum type. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.

Brakes

Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This e-bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.

Sizes

This e-bike is available in 5 sizes. They vary from 156 cm – 195 cm (5.12 ft – 6.4 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.