Whether your commute takes in forest trails and gravel tracks or you just want the freedom to explore at weekends, the eSPRESSO CC 400 EQ delivers all the convenience of a city e-bike with added off-road ability. That's because our low step-through ENERGY CRADLE frame is stiff enough to cope with dirt tracks while also housing an internal 504 Wh battery and the latest Shimano EP6 drive unit. While the suspension fork and seat post help keep you comfortable when it gets bumpy, we've fitted it with a host of kit to make city life easier and safer, with mudguards, rack, lights, lock and a kickstand as standard. A smooth-shifting Shimano 9-speed drivetrain and strong, low-maintenance hydraulic disc brakes add fuss-free control.
The eSPRESSO CC range is the rugged sibling of the regular eSPRESSO CITY, with wider and grippier high-volume tyres on 650b wheels. While it's happy working hard in the urban jungle thanks to standard-fit mudguards, lights, lock, rack and kickstand, it's also capable of taking trips along forest trails and gravel tracks for fun. Featuring the super-strong low step-through ENERGY CRADLE frame design that gives the bike the necessary rigidity, the eSPRESSO CC models are equipped with a 750, 630 or 504 Wh fully-integrated battery. All come with a refined but powerful Shimano EP6 STEPS pedal-assist motor, delivering 85 Nm of torque. Smooth and comfortable progress is assured with suspension forks on all models, while powerful hydraulic disc brakes allow effortless and controlled stopping. All have a high system weight of 150 kg which means plenty of capacity for rider and luggage.
FEATURES:
HFS - HYDRO FORMING SYSTEM
‘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.
X-TAPER HEADTUBE
Steering precision is vital to safe and confident handling, and the X-TAPER HEADTUBE allows us to significantly boost this precision. A larger headset diameter at the bottom paired with a smaller one at the top helps to deal with the strains modern riding and equipment can put on the headtube, all without adding unnecessary weight. It allows tapered forks to be fitted with ease and delivers precise and confidence-inspiring steering.
SMOOTH WELDING
This is a process we use to give a nice flat finish to our welds instead of the scaled, 'stack of coins' effect TIG welded joints often have. The welder uses the welding torch to go over the joint twice, helping to smooth out the filler material. It takes a lot of skill to do this, but it delivers strong and smart-looking frames that have the appearance of a carbon fibre frame at first look.
INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING
On the majority of our frames, we run the gear and brake cables and hoses through the frame. The cables enter and exit the frame through smooth sockets, or we use one of our other systems like SMART ENTRY or WIRE PORT to be routed through. Running the cables inside the frame protects them from the elements, gives a clean and neat look and can offer aerodynamic advantages.
DI2 READY
Shimano's Di2 electronic shifting system offers fast, smooth and reliable shifting. In particular, in the road world, it has proven itself as the primary choice when top performance is at the top of the agenda. With that in mind, we have a broad selection of performance road frames that are Di2 READY and can accommodate the electrical cable, battery and other little tweaks that the system requires.
RACELITE 61 ALUMINIUM
We use a minimum of 6061 grade aluminium on all our bikes. It’s particularly well suited to being shaped with our hydroforming and technoforming processes, which allow us to vary the wall thickness to create double-butted tubing and complex frame shapes. It’s also an alloy that welds easily, and once it has been carefully heat treated to maximise strength, it means we can create strong and lightweight bicycle frames for you to enjoy.
F-MOUNT
Being able to turn your bike into an all-weather commuter that has mudguards and other fittings can be a real plus, in particular when riding on wet and perhaps muddy roads and tracks on a regular basis. To make fitting easy, some of our bikes are F-MOUNT equipped. These integrated fittings mounts make adding mudguards fast and simple. Please note that some bikes require model-specific mudguards.
K-MOUNT
When using your bike in an urban environment, where you might not always have the option to use a specific bike stand, a kickstand is an ideal solution to park your bike safely. Some of our bikes come with a neatly integrated K-MOUNT, which makes fitting a MERIDA kickstand (or any commercial kickstand) easy. And if you don’t want to have a kickstand and prefer the clean appearance of your frame, the K-MOUNT is neatly tucked away underneath your chainstay, difficult to spot if you don’t know it is there.
C-MOUNT
Similar to our F-MOUNT, where various fixing points for mudguards are part of the frame offering, the C-MOUNT equipped bikes have the fixing points for a rear rack already integrated, making fitting fast, simple and reliable. The C-MOUNTS are an additional feature that improves the day-to-day versatility by adding loading capacity to your bike, ideal for commuting and shopping trips. Please note that some bikes require model-specific rear racks.
CASTED MOTOR BRACKET
The e-bike motor mount has a sophisticated shape that is only possible to create with casting technology. Casting this piece allows us to create a complex yet lightweight shape that gives an extremely strong connection between the motor and the frame for improved performance and reliability. It also gives the bike and motor a smooth and cleanly integrated appearance.
WIRE PORT
MERIDA designed headsets that enable all control cables from the handlebar to enter the frame through the headset cover, creating a clean and uncluttered look, allowing for a lighter, stronger and more aerodynamic frame structure than with conventional cable ports. Depending on the model, the cables are run completely internally (including the bar and stem) or semi-integrated, where the cables enter the frame underneath the stem.
****NOTE: This bike is available for purchase online, but must
be picked up from an approved store.| frame | eSPRESSO LITE 650, MAT aluminium, 27,5x2,25 max. WHS, 135x9 AST, external, max. 504 Wh |
| fork | Suntour NVX30 DS, Coil, 80 STR, 27,5x2,4" max WHS |
| brake front | Shimano MT-200, 2 piston |
| brake rear | Shimano MT-200, 2 piston |
| rotor front | Shimano RT10, 180 mm |
| rotor rear | Shimano RT10, 180 mm |
| chain | KMC xGlide |
| crankset | Shimano CRE61, 38T |
| crank length | MERIDA EXPERT TK, 165mm |
| derailleur rear | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| cassette | Shimano LG300, 11-46,9 |
| pedal | VP VPE-891 |
| grip | MERIDA EXPERT TK |
| handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT, MAT aluminium, 660 WHB, 15 RHB |
| stem | MERIDA Expert CT, 31.8 DSH, adjustable |
| stem size | XS/S/M-90, L/XL-110 |
| headset | FSA NO.55E Neck |
| hub front | Shimano QC300, 100x9 WHF, 32 SPH, Centerlock |
| hub rear | Shimano QC300, 135x9 WHR, 32 SPH, Centerlock |
| rim | MERIDA COMP TK, 20 IWR, MAT aluminium |
| saddle | MERIDA Expert TK, 152 width |
| seat clamp | MERIDA EXPERT |
| seat post | MERIDA COMP CC, MAT aluminium, 30.9 DSP, 0 SSB |
| shifter rear | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| frame lock | Abus 4650 XL |
| tyre rear | Maxxis Crossmark II, 27.5x2.25", wire, reflecting line |
| light front | Herrmans H-Black MR4 E |
| light rear | Spanninga Commuter Glow XE integrated in MERIDA MIK HD carrier |
| drive unit | Shimano EP6, 85Nm |
| battery | Shimano EN604 Battery, 504Wh |
| display | Shimano SC-EN500 |
| Frame Material | Alloy |
| Fork Material | Alloy |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Groupset Brand | Shimano |
| Groupset Model | CUES |
| Fork Brand | Suntour |
| Motor Brand | Shimano |
| Max Assisted Speed | 45km/h |
| Battery Brand | Shimano |
| Motor Type | Mid-Drive Motor |
| Frame Style | Step-Through |
| Shifting Type | Mechanical |
| Pedals Included | Yes |
| Drivetrain Gearing | 1 x 9 |
| Ride Style | Cross Country |
| FRAME | eSPRESSO LITE 650, MAT aluminium, 27,5x2,25 max. WHS, 135x9 AST, external, max. 504 Wh |
| Fork | Suntour NVX30 DS, Coil, 80 STR, 27,5x2,4" max WHS |
| Brake Front | Shimano MT-200, 2 piston |
| Brake Rear | Shimano MT-200, 2 piston |
| ROTOR FRONT | Shimano RT10, 180 mm |
| ROTOR REAR | Shimano RT10, 180 mm |
| Chain | KMC xGlide |
| Crankset | Shimano CRE61, 38T |
| Crank Length | MERIDA EXPERT TK, 165mm |
| DERAILLEUR REAR | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Cassette | Shimano LG300, 11-46,9 |
| PEDAL | VP VPE-891 |
| Grip | MERIDA EXPERT TK |
| Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT, MAT aluminium, 660 WHB, 15 RHB |
| Stem | MERIDA Expert CT, 31.8 DSH, adjustable |
| Stem Size | XS/S/M-90, L/XL-110 |
| Headset | FSA NO.55E Neck |
| Hub Front | Shimano QC300, 100x9 WHF, 32 SPH, Centerlock |
| Hub Rear | Shimano QC300, 135x9 WHR, 32 SPH, Centerlock |
| Rim | MERIDA COMP TK, 20 IWR, MAT aluminium |
| Saddle | MERIDA Expert TK, 152 width |
| SEAT CLAMP | MERIDA EXPERT |
| SEAT POST | MERIDA COMP CC, MAT aluminium, 30.9 DSP, 0 SSB |
| SHIFTER REAR | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| FRAME LOCK | Abus 4650 XL |
| Tyre Rear | Maxxis Crossmark II, 27.5x2.25", wire, reflecting line |
| LIGHT FRONT | Herrmans H-Black MR4 E |
| LIGHT REAR | Spanninga Commuter Glow XE integrated in MERIDA MIK HD carrier |
| DRIVE UNIT | Shimano EP6, 85Nm |
| Battery | Shimano EN604 Battery, 504Wh |
| Display | Shimano SC-EN500 |
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* All specifications listed are subject to change without notice. Please note that our specifications may be impacted by manufacturer component substitution changes caused by high global demand for bikes and resulting supply chain issues in the bike industry. We recommend confirming the specifications with your local Evo Cycles showroom if you have any questions.
Bike Weight: Many brands strive to list the lowest possible weight, but in reality weight can vary based on frame size, finish, hardware and accessories. The most accurate way to determine any bike's weight is to have your local showroom weigh it for you.
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