19-06-2023
Perfect commuter
Paired with MIK Basil trunkbag for the pannier, this is the perfect commuter. Battery life is great at the lowest assist, and the higher assist levels make headwinds a cinch! Awesome upgrade from my old roadie.
Features
Merida Espresso 400 S EQ Electric Bike 504Wh Battery Burgundy Red/Black
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Key Features
- Lightweight alloy frame
- SR Suntour NEX E25 Coil 63mm fork
- Smooth, refined Shimano E6100 drive unit, 60Nm torque
- Integrated 504Wh battery
- Assist speeds up to 32 km/h
- Approx range 80 - 210km
- Reliable 9-speed Shimano drivetrain
- Powerful Shimano hydraulic disc brakes
- Fast-rolling 700c wheels and grippy 50mm tyres
- Mudguards, lights, lock, rack and kickstand included
The Espresso 400 EQ packs a whole load of value into a sleek looking city and touring e-bike package, thanks to its clean-looking integrated motor and battery paired with high-value, high-function equipment, and accessories. The Shimano E6100 drive unit offers a reliable helping hand, while the 504Wh battery gives plenty of range, even when you've loaded up the carrier rack. With a smooth 9-speed Shimano drivetrain and powerful but easily controlled hydraulic disc brakes, along with a smooth suspension fork for extra comfort and control, it's ready when you are. The 700c wheels have wide 50mm 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. Standard-fit mudguards, lights, lock, rack and kickstand mean you’re ready to go from the moment you leave the shop.
| Accessories: | Chainguard: Sunnywheel SW-CG-173A / Carrier: MERIDA MIK HD Spring clip Spanninga rear light / Kickstand: Massload CL-KA98 / Lock: Abus 5650 LH-3 lock |
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| Axles: | REAR: MERIDA COMP TR including removeable lever, 6mm allen key |
| Battery: | Shimano E8035 504Wh / Battery Lock: Abus Key |
| Brakes: | Shimano MT200 2 piston |
| Chain: | KMC e9S |
| Chainwheel: | Shimano CRE61 38 teeth |
| Colour (text): | BURGUNDY RED (BLACK) |
| Crankset: | Shimano FC-EM600 170 mm |
| Derailleur rear: | Shimano ALIVIO M3100 SGS |
| Display: | Shimano SC-E5000A |
| Fender: | Sunnywheel SW-FA311-60E1 (MSB) |
| Fork: | SR Suntour NEX E25 Coil 63mm suspension travel 700x52C max wheelsize |
| Frame: | eSPRESSO LITE II material: aluminium 700x50C (with fender) max. wheelsize 142x12mm axle standard intube max. 504 Wh |
| Freewheel: | Shimano HG200 11-36 teeth 9 speed |
| Grip: | MERIDA EXPERT TK |
| Handlebar: | MERIDA EXPERT TK material: aluminium 660mm width 15mm rise |
| Handlebar stem: | MERIDA EXPERT CT material: aluminium 31.8mm diameter adjustable 90 mm-XS/S/M, 110 mm-L/XL |
| Headset: | MERIDA 2346 |
| Hubs: | FRONT: Shimano TX505 100x9mm width front hub 32 spoke holes Centerlock / REAR: Shimano MT400 142x12mm width rear hub 36 spoke holes Centerlock |
| Light(s): | FRONT: Herrmans H-Black MR4 E STVZO / REAR: Spanninga Commuter Glow XE STVZO integrated in MERIDA MIK HD carrier |
| Motor drive unit: | Shimano E6100 60Nm |
| Pedals: | VP VPE-891 |
| Rim: | MERIDA COMP TK 20mm inner width material: aluminium |
| Rotor front: | Shimano RT10 180 mm |
| Rotor rear: | Shimano RT10 180 mm |
| Saddle: | MERIDA EXPERT TK V-mount |
| Season: | 2022 |
| Seat clamp: | MERIDA EXPERT |
| Seat post: | MERIDA EXPERT CC material: aluminium 34.9mm diameter 0mm setback |
| Spokes: | Black stainless |
| Tyre front: | Continental Ride Cruiser 622-50 wire reflecting line |
| Tyre rear: | Continental Ride Cruiser 622-50 wire reflecting line |
| Frame Size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
| Tyre Sizes | 28" | 28" | 28" | 28" | 28" |
| ST seat tube [mm] | 430 | 470 | 510 | 550 | 590 |
| TT top tube [mm] | 565 | 580 | 590 | 610 | 630 |
| CS chain stay length [mm] | 478 | 478 | 478 | 478 | 478 |
| HTA head tube angle [°] | 70.5 | 71 | 71 | 71.5 | 71.5 |
| STA seat tube angle [°] | 75 | 74.5 | 74.5 | 74 | 74 |
| BD bottom bracked drop [mm] | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| HT head tube [mm] | 130 | 140 | 155 | 175 | 205 |
| FL fork length [mm] | 475 | 475 | 475 | 475 | 475 |
| R reach [mm] | 397 | 403 | 409 | 417 | 429 |
| S stack [mm] | 626 | 637 | 651.5 | 672.5 | 701 |
| WB wheel base [mm] | 1114 | 1118 | 1129 | 1138 | 1159.5 |
| SH stand over height [mm] | 724 | 758 | 793 | 828 | 864 |
Merida Electric Trekking Bike Sizing Chart
Merida Bikes Warranties
Lifetime warranty on all frames
Lifetime warranty on all frames for the entire ownership of the original purchaser. This covers manufacturing and material defects. No exclusions for racing. Rider and equipment weight limit: 120kg for standard bikes; 140kg for e-Bikes. Proof of purchase must be presented. (frames from model year 2015 onwards). *Conditions apply. *The lifespan of a bike is up to ten years.
Forks: Carbon and aluminium rigid forks are guaranteed for 5 years from the date of purchase
Suspension: Rear suspension components are guaranteed for 2 years from the date of purchase
All other MERIDA branded components, including paint and finish, are guaranteed for 1 year from the date of purchase.
The Merida Warranty Excludes:
Componentry which isn’t Merida branded (see below)
Normal wear and tear
Damage caused by accidents, neglect or abuse
Improper assembly
Improper follow-up maintenance; all bikes must be serviced by an authorised MERIDA dealer within 6 months of purchase. Suspension systems must be serviced annually by an authorised dealer
Modification or alteration of the frame or original components
Branded Components
Issues relating to branded original components, such as Shimano or SRAM are the responsibility of the appropriate component manufacturer’s warranty and subject to their terms and conditions.
In the case of branded components failing, please contact your local MERIDA stockist who will liaise with the relevant distributor on your behalf.
If the cause of the fault isn’t initially clear based on the information and photos your MERIDA stockists provides, the defective product may need to be returned to MERIDA Bicycles Ltd for closer inspection.
Merida is an international bike brand with its headquarters in Taiwan, the R&D department is based near Stuttgart in Germany. To be based in Germany has historical reasons for MERIDA but the precise location was chosen specifically because the region around Stuttgart is one of the hot spots of the automotive and machine building industry which Germany is famous for and attracts a hugely skilled design and engineer labor force.
The Merida team are more than just highly trained and experienced bicycle creators – they simply love everything ‘bike’. Most of their R&D staff are daily bike commuters while others are serious mountain bikers, who regularly compete in Marathon, Enduro and Downhill competitions, or licensed road racers and even ambitious Ironman triathletes. Get the behind the scenes view of the Merida R&D centre and meet some of their key members of staff in the below video.
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Please note, due to challenges in the product supply chain, bike specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications listed below may not match exactly as shown in the photo.