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![]() Merida eSpresso City 300 EQ SE $2,399 Full specs and where to buy | ![]() Merida eSpresso 500 EQ $3,199 Full specs and where to buy | ||
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| Who it suits | |||
| Best suited to | Riders who want an easy step-through mount for daily errands and don't need mountain bike ground clearance. | Commuters who want a big battery and Shimano EP6 power on an equipped hybrid. | |
| Main trade-off | 40Nm is modest torque, so steep hills with a full basket need the low gears. | 99 Bikes publishes few details on the gearing and brakes. | |
| Overview | |||
| Price | $2,399 (sale, RRP $3,999)Best | $3,199 (sale, RRP $4,999) | |
| Price basis | 99 Bikes sale price against a stated full price of $3,999. Step-through frame in women's sizing; confirm your size is in stock. | 99 Bikes sale price against a stated full price of $4,999. | |
| Availability | In stock, checked 9 Oct | In stock, checked 9 Oct | |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter | |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 | |
| Drive and power | |||
| Motor | Shimano E5000 | Shimano EP6 | |
| Drive type | Mid drive | Mid drive | |
| Torque | 40 Nm | TBC | |
| Battery | 504 Wh | 630 WhBest | |
| Range | TBC | TBC | |
| Top assist | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | |
| Frame and ride | |||
| Weight | TBC | TBC | |
| Drivetrain | Shimano CUES U4000, hydraulic disc brakes | TBC | |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | TBC | |
| Frame | Alloy, step-through | Aluminium hybrid, equipped | |
| Wheels | TBC | TBC | |
| Road-legal | |||
| Compliance | claimed by brand | unverified | |
| Rated motor | 250 W | 250 W | |
| Assist cutoff | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | |
| Throttle | No | No | |

