{"product_id":"merida-2026-espresso-cc-500-eq","title":"Merida 2026 eSPRESSO CC 500 EQ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMerida 2026 eSPRESSO CC 500 EQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRugged enough for the countryside, tough enough for the city. The eSPRESSO CC 500 EQ pairs the powerful Shimano EP6 drive unit with a 630 Wh battery that sits in our ENERGY CRADLE frame design. It combines the convenience of an external battery with the looks of an internal battery in order to keep the handling safe and secure. We've also fitted tough 650b wheels with comfortable and grippy high-volume tyres that help take the sting out the bumps, along with a suspension fork and seatpost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 712, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatest powerful Shimano EP6 drive unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper low step-through ENERGY CRADLE frame design with internally mounted 630 Wh battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlick Shimano 10-speed drivetrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuspension fork and seat post for comfort and control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgile 650b wheels with grippy high-volume tyres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully equipped with guards, lights, lock, rack and kickstand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMerida 2026 eSPRESSO CC 500 EQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: XS, S, M, L\u003cbr\u003eColour: Metallic Black\/Gunmetal Grey\u003cbr\u003eFrame: eSPRESSO CC LITE III; MAT aluminium; 27,5x2,25\" max. WHS; 135x9 AST; internal\u003cbr\u003eFork: Suntour NVX30 DS; Coil; 80 STR; 27,5x2,4\" max WHS\u003cbr\u003eShock: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrankset: MERIDA EXPERT TK; 165mm\u003cbr\u003ePedals:\u003cbr\u003eChain: Shimano LG500\u003cbr\u003eBottom Bracket: \u003cbr\u003eRear Derailleur: Shimano CUES U6000; GS\u003cbr\u003eFront Derailleur: \u003cbr\u003eDerailleur Shifter: Shimano CUES U6000-10\u003cbr\u003eFreewheel\/Cassette: Shimano LG300; 11-48 ATC; 10 GER\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBraking System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrakes: Shimano MT-200; 2 piston\u003cbr\u003eBrake Levers: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyres: Maxxis Crossmark II; 27.5x2.25\"; wire; reflecting line\u003cbr\u003eWheels\/Rims: MERIDA COMP TK; 20 IWR; MAT aluminium\u003cbr\u003eHubs: [F] Shimano QC300; 100x9 WHF; 32 SPH; Centerlock [R] Shimano QC300; 135x9 WHR; 32 SPH; Centerlock\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandlebar: MERIDA EXPERT; MAT aluminium; 660 WHB; 15 RHB\u003cbr\u003eStem: MERIDA EXPERT CT; MAT aluminium; 31.8 DSH; adjustable\u003cbr\u003eSeat Post: JD-SP79; 30.9 DSP; 15 SSB; 40 SST\u003cbr\u003eSaddle: MERIDA EXPERT TK II; V-mount\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE-Bike\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrive Unit: Shimano EP6; 85Nm\u003cbr\u003eBattery: Shimano EN806; 630Wh\u003cbr\u003eController: \u003cbr\u003eDisplay: Shimano SC-EN500\u003cbr\u003eCharger: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtras\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFenders: Sunnywheel SW-FA-311-65(MSB)\u003cbr\u003eKickstand: Atranvelo ED-100-PC\u003cbr\u003eLights: [F] Herrmans H-Black 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