merida s presso tour 408

• Merida E-SPRESSO TOUR 408 2017

Bike summary

Bike components.

E-SPRESSO TOUR

Suspension Fork

SF16-NEX-DS-700C 50 [700C]

Shift Levers

ALFINE Sl-S7000-8

SM-Gear 20T

Metropolis AL-8/IS

Z1HX narrow (Z610HX-NPNP)

Deore HB-M615 / ALFINE 8s cen NEW

MERIDA comp D

ENERGIZER LIFE

HD-M315 180 / 160

Brake Levers

XM Comp D SB15 31.6

Motor & Battery

Bosch Active Line

Bosch PowerPack 400Wh

Bosch Intuvia

Bike geometry

Model overview.

E-SPRESSO TOUR 408 belongs to the Merida E E Spresso model. Merida launched 11 e-bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Merida E E Spresso e-bikes models from 2017 , here .

Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.

Average price for Hybrid e-bikes

According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Hybrid e-bike is 2480 $ . However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Hybrid e-bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal e-bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.

Overview of components

The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour NEX model. The travel on this model is mm . Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.

When it comes to wheels, the E-SPRESSO TOUR 408 e-bike is equipped with the 700c aluminum model. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.

Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Merida E-SPRESSO TOUR 408 is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.

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Merida s-Presso I8-D review

Hub-geared hybrid

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For many years, Merida manufactured bikes for other companies behind the scenes, but these days it sells them under its own name. The S-Presso I8-D is at the top of Merida’s 700C urban hybrid range. The ’08 model shown here has vertical dropouts, which explains the derailleur-style tensioner; the ’09 bike gets forward-facing dropouts instead, which is better.

• Frame and fork: Decent and not-too-heavy hybrid frame with all the fittings you’d expect – and some you wouldn’t. But wait for the ’09 model for its improved dropouts.
• Handling: Crisis-style cornering courtesy of the awful CST tyres undermines everything else. Change those and you’ve got a good medium-pace flat-bar commuter.
• Equipment: The Alfine hub is the business for an urban bike, with a good range and slick operation. Hydraulic disc brakes are nice and the positioning of the rear rotor is good.
• Wheels: Acceptable hoops – it’s just a pity the front is way out of dish.

The aluminium frame uses a top tube and down tube that have what Merida calls a ‘shotgun’ profile, looking from the underside like two smaller tubes side by side. Merida claims this provides ‘better energy absorption’. We’re sceptical, though it does help tidy the cables out of the way.

Frame fittings include the usual rear carrier rack and mudguard eyelets. Additionally there’s a ‘K-Mount’ – a dedicated frame fitting for a Hebie kickstand. The rear disc brake mounts have been moved forward onto the chainstay, which prevents the brake calliper fouling a rear rack.

The Merida’s standout component is its Shimano Alfine eight-speed hub. Gear ratios are the same as the Nexus 8, which it evolved from: 0.53, 0.64, 0.75, 0.85, 1 (oddly, not direct drive – you’re going through spinning hub internals to get it), 1.22, 1.42 and 1.62. With the 20-tooth sprocket fitted, that’s approximately the same range as an 11-32T cassette.

The Alfine's internal gears turn on ball bearings rather than bushes for better efficiency, and they are smooth and quiet thanks to a double roller clutch. Its seals are good, and it can be fitted with a Center Lock disc rotor.

In use, the Alfine hub feels more egg whisk than pepper grinder. You can shift when pedalling, although too much pressure delays the shift, particularly between fourth and fifth. If you want to alter the gearing, you can get sprockets from 16-23T (but only 18 or 20T if you use the Alfine tensioner, as on our test bike).

A downside to using the Alfine hub is that it’s harder to get the wheel out. You’ll need a spanner and you’ll have to disengage the gear cable. But that means it’s harder for thieves too, so less worry about your back wheel going walkies.

The front wheel on our test bike was true but significantly out of dish – the rim wasn’t centred between the dropouts. Your dealer could fix this at point of purchase, and you could ask him to change the CST tyres while he’s at it.

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• E-SPRESSO CITY 408

Merida E-SPRESSO CITY 408 Manuals

Merida E-SPRESSO CITY 408 Owner's Manual (129 pages)

Table of contents.

• Component Description MERIDA Mountain Bike 2
• Operating Instructions 5
• Table of Contents 6
• Some Notes on the Translation of These Original MERIDA Operating Instructions 8
• General Safety Instructions 9
• Intended Use 12
• Additional Information "Before Your First Ride" with Your MERIDA Pedelec 18
• Before Every Ride 20
• Additional Information "Before Every Ride" with Your MERIDA Pedelec 22
• Additional Information "After an Accident" with Your MERIDA Pedelec 25
• How to Fasten Components Securely with a Quick- Release 27
• Thru Axles 28
• Adjusting the Saddle to the Correct Height 35
• Adjusting the Height of the Handlebars 37
• Conventional Stems 38
• Adjustable Stems 39
• Stems for Threadless Systems, the Aheadset ® -System 39
• Correcting the Fore-To-Aft Position and Horizontal Tilt of the Saddle 40
• Adjusting Saddle Position and Tilt 41
• Adjusting the Brake Lever Reach 43
• Adjusting the Tilt of the Handlebars and Brake Levers 44
• Adjusting the Saddle Height 46
• V-Brakes and Cantilever Brakes 49
• Hydraulic Rim Brakes 50
• Functional Check 51
• Hydraulic Disc Brakes 53
• Mechanical Disc Brakes 54
• Functioning and Operation 55
• Checking and Readjusting 57
• Adjusting the Rear Derailleur 58
• Adjusting the Limit Stops 58
• Adjusting the Front Derailleur 59
• Functioning and Operation 60
• Checking, Readjusting and Servicing 61
• Adjusting Multi-Speed Hubs 61
• Chain Maintenance 62
• Tires, Inner Tubes, Rim Tape, Inflation Pressure 63
• Rim Trueness and Spoke Tension 65
• Dismounting Wheels 66
• Dismounting Tires 67
• Mounting Tires 68
• Dismounting Tires 69
• Mounting Tires 69
• Mounting Wheels 70
• Special Characteristics of Carbon 71
• Checking and Readjusting 73
• Threadless Headsets - Aheadset 74
• Glossary 75
• Adjusting the Spring Rate 77
• Readjusting the Suspension Travel 79
• Adjusting the Damping 79
• Maintenance 81
• What to Bear in Mind When Adjusting the Saddle 83
• Adjusting the Spring Rate 83
• Readjusting the Suspension Travel 85
• Adjusting the Damping 86
• Maintenance 88
• Riding with Drive Assistance 90
• Range - Useful Information for a Long Ride 92
• Riding Without Drive Assistance 93
• Riding a MERIDA Speed Pedelec - Special Features 93
• Useful Information for Proper Handling of the Rechargeable Battery 95
• Battery-Powered Lighting 97
• Cycling Helmets and Glasses 98
• Clothing 98
• The Pedals and the Shoes 99
• Bar Ends 100
• Bicycle Locks 100
• Puncture Kit 101
• Cycle Computers 101
• Kickstand 101
• Mudguards/Wheel Protections 101
• Transporting Baggage 102
• Child Seats 103
• Child Trailers 103
• Kids' Bike Towing Devices/Trailer Systems 104
• By Public Transport 106
• By Plane 106
• By Train / by Public Transport 108
• By Plane 108
• Maintenance and Servicing 109
• Cleaning and Caring for Your MERIDA Bike or Pedelec 110
• Safekeeping and Storing Your MERIDA Bike 111
• Drive Maintenance and Care 112
• Service and Maintenance Schedule 113
• And Hydraulic Rim Brakes 116
• Legal Requirements for Riding on Public Roads 118
• A Note on Wear 119
• Guarantee on MERIDA Bikes 120
• Service Schedule 122
• Bike Card 125
• Handover Report 126
• EC Declaration of Conformity 127

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eSPRESSO 300 SE EQ 418Wh

The perfect partner for urban riding, offering comfort and practicality. Standard-fit mudguards, lights, lock, rack and kickstand mean you’re ready to go from the moment you leave the shop. The range includes options for men and women plus a low step-through city version for added ease. Fast rolling 700c wheels are perfect for use in town, on gravel tracks or cycle paths. Wide 50 mm tyres add extra grip and comfort and their reflective sidewalls strips enhance rider safety in low light. Choose between frames with internally mounted batteries or a more economical, semi-integrated design such as this. All use a powerful Shimano STEPS drive unit with batteries mounted low to aid balance and emulate a natural riding feel. A tapered head tube delivers confidence inspiring handling. All electric bikes have an approved rider and equipment weight of up to 150 kg, meaning there's plenty of capacity for you and your luggage. Strong but controllable hydraulic disc brakes help you stop with ease.

• Shimano Steps 5000 40Nm motor
• 418Wh battery
• Shimano 9 speed
• Hydraulic disc brakes
• Mudguards, kickstand, rack, lock and lights
• Reflective strip on tyres
• Specifications
• material: aluminium
• 700C wheelsize
• 142x12mm axle standard
• MUK 37 Hanger
• eSPRESSO L XS(43L)-S(47L)-M(51L)-L(55L)
• 63mm suspension travel
• 700x48C max wheelsize
• 2A charging current
• 20mm inner width
• 100x9mm width front hub
• 32 spoke holes
• 142x12mm width rear hub
• 36 spoke holes
• reflective stripe
• including removeable lever, 6mm allen key
• 11-36 teeth
• 31.8mm diameter
• 17° stem angle
• 80 mm-XS/S, 90 mm-M, 100 mm-L, 110 mm-XL
• 660mm width
• 30.9mm diameter
• 15mm setback
• integrated in MERIDA MIK carrier
• Spring clip
• Herrmans rear light
• Spare Parts

To reduce production and delivery times, we are sometimes forced to make last-minute specification changes. Please be aware that those changes might not be reflected on these product pages and images.

PROLITE 66 TRIPLE BUTTED ALUMINUM

When creating high-end aluminium frames, we use our proven PROLITE 66 (6066) aluminium, as it is incredibly light and durable. In addition, it works exceptionally well with our hydroforming technology, allowing us to create complex shapes, featuring triple butted wall thicknesses, an almost carbon-like appearance and the best possible stiffness-to-weight ratio. While lesser alloys might be cheaper, it is the ideal choice for high-performance bicycle frames.

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.

SMART ENTRY

Many of our frames offer internal cable routing, where the gear and brake cables are run through the frame for maximum protection and a clean look. Some internally run cables can rattle when riding over uneven surfaces, but our SMART ENTRY system prevents this from happening. Cables, housings and brake hoses are clamped under tension to prevent noisy cable movement. All inlets are completely interchangeable to deal with any kind of cable or wire.

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.

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.

Integrated mount on the chainstay to fit a Merida kickstand (or any commercial kickstand).

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.

Classification

The ebike for around town, espresso collection.

eSPRESSO 700 EQ

eSPRESSO 500 EQ

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