Merida eSpresso City Hybrid eBike | Premium Low-Step Comfort & Utility
The Merida eSpresso City is the ultimate partner for urban commuting, grocery runs, and weekend leisure rides, boasting one of the lowest and widest step-through frames available on the market. Engineered from the ground up to prioritise accessibility, comfort, and day-to-day practicality, this fully equipped eBike removes all barriers to entry, making jumping on and off completely effortless.
At the heart of the ride is the refined Shimano EP5 drive unit, delivering a punchy 60Nm of torque to flatten steep city hills, paired with a reliable 418Wh battery. This system serves up smooth, intuitive power assistance that matches your natural pedaling rhythm. The eSpresso City is built for comfort, featuring an adjustable handlebar stem to dial in your perfect upright riding position, alongside a suspension seatpost that actively filters out harsh bumps, cobblestones, and pothole jolts.
Designed to be ready for any adventure the moment you roll out of the shop, it comes completely loaded with premium, integrated accessories: full-length mudguards, a sturdy rear luggage rack, an integrated frame lock, a kickstand, and high-visibility front and rear lights. Fast-rolling 700c wheels are wrapped in wide, high-traction tyres that feel equally at home on smooth tarmac or loose gravel bike paths, complete with reflective sidewall strips for extra safety in low-light conditions. With a robust 150 kg maximum rider and equipment weight limit, there is plenty of capacity to carry heavy pannier bags or weekly shopping with absolute stability.
Highlights
Ultra-Low & Wide Step-Through Frame: Maximizes accessibility and safety, allowing riders to mount and dismount with complete confidence.
Shimano EP5 60Nm Drive Unit: A powerful, smooth-rolling mid-drive motor that offers natural-feeling assist to tackle hills and headwinds easily.
418Wh Shimano Battery: High-quality power cell providing dependable range for daily urban travel, city commuting, and weekend paths.
Fully Equipped Utility Package: Comes pre-installed with integrated lights, heavy-duty rear rack, full mudguards, an active frame lock, and a kickstand.
Ergonomic Comfort Configuration: Outfitted with an adjustable stem for tailor-made handlebar reach and a suspension seatpost to smooth out rough city streets.
High-Weight Capacity System: Rated for a combined rider and gear weight of up to 150 kg, making it a reliable utility workhorse.
Merida eSpresso City 300 EQ SE Electric City Bike
Frame: City Lite : Hydroformed 6066 triple-butted aluminium, designed for an external battery. Features internal cable routing and a 142x12mm thru-axle standard. Max tyre size: 700x42c with mudguards
Fork: SR Suntour NEX E25 : Coil suspension; 63mm travel
Drive Unit (Motor): Shimano EP5 Mid-Drive Motor; 60Nm torque
Battery: Shimano EN604 External; 418Wh capacity
Display / Controls: Shimano SC-EN500 integrated display and switch unit
Charger: Shimano EC-E6002; 2A charging current
Gears: 9-Speed (1 x 9)
Shifters: Shimano Cues U4000 (Rear)
Rear Derailleur: Shimano CUES U4000
Chainset: Samox NWP203 with 38T chainring / Merida Expert TK crank arms (Length: 165mm)
Cassette: Sunrace CSU9; 11-42T; 9-Speed
Chain: KMC xGlide
Brakes: Shimano MT200 2-piston hydraulic disc brakes with Shimano RT10 180mm rotors front and rear
Brake Levers: Shimano MT200 Hydraulic
Handlebars: Merida Expert Aluminium; 640mm wide; comfort-enhancing 35mm rise
Stem: Merida Expert Aluminium; 31.8mm clamp; Adjustable angle (Length: 90mm for XS-M, 110mm for L-XL)
Headset: Merida 2346 Neck
Grips: Merida Expert TK
Rims: Merida Comp TK Aluminium; 20mm inner rim width
Hubs: Centerlock; 32 Spoke; Front: Shimano QC300 100x9mm / Rear: Shimano TC500 142x12mm
Spokes: Black stainless steel with black nipples
Tyres: Schwalbe Road Cruiser; 28" x 1.75" (700x47c equivalent frame/fork footprint); Wired bead with high-visibility reflective sidewall strip
Wheel Size: 700c
Saddle: Merida Comp TK
Seatpost: Merida Comp CC Aluminium; 30.9mm diameter; Inline
Pedals: VP VPE-891
Front Light: Herrmans H-Black MR4 E (Integrated eBike power)
Colour: Silk Warm Slate Grey (Black)


