{"product_id":"merida-espresso-700-eq-e-hybrid-bike-with-shimano-steps-drive-and-urban-accessories","title":"Merida eSpresso 700 EQ e-Hybrid Bike with Shimano STEPS Drive and Urban Accessories","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Merida eSpresso 700 EQ e-Hybrid Bike represents a sophisticated solution for urban mobility, combining advanced electric assistance with practical design elements tailored for city life. This model integrates a comprehensive set of urban accessories, including standard-fit mudguards, integrated lights, a secure lock, a robust rack, and a stable kickstand, ensuring readiness for daily commuting without the need for additional purchases. Its frame design accommodates a broad range of riders, offering a low step-through variant that facilitates effortless mounting and dismounting, enhancing accessibility and convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with 700c wheels and wide 50 mm tyres, the eSpresso 700 EQ delivers a smooth and stable ride across various urban terrains, from paved roads to gravel paths and dedicated cycle tracks. The reflective sidewall strips on the tyres significantly improve visibility, contributing to rider safety during low-light conditions. The bike’s streamlined appearance is complemented by internally mounted battery options, which, combined with the Shimano STEPS drive unit, provide efficient and natural pedal assistance. The battery’s low placement optimizes the bike’s balance and handling, ensuring confident control in diverse riding scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerformance and reliability are further enhanced by the tapered head tube design, which improves steering precision, and the hydraulic disc brakes that offer consistent and powerful stopping capability. The Merida eSpresso 700 EQ supports a rider and equipment weight capacity of up to 150 kg, making it a dependable choice for transporting both the rider and their cargo securely throughout the urban environment. This e-hybrid bike exemplifies Merida’s commitment to quality, durability, and practical innovation in the electric bike segment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It’s Good For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComfortable and practical urban commuting with built-in accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRiding on diverse surfaces including city roads, gravel tracks, and cycle paths\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnhanced safety with reflective tyres and powerful hydraulic disc brakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNatural riding experience from the Shimano STEPS drive unit and balanced battery placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEasy mounting with a low step-through frame option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It’s NOT Good For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOff-road mountain biking or extreme trail riding\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRiders requiring a highly lightweight racing bike\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLong-distance touring without additional luggage support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this bike handle wet or slippery surfaces?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the wide 50 mm tyres provide extra grip, and the hydraulic disc brakes ensure reliable stopping power even in wet conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the battery easy to remove for charging?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the battery is designed to be easily removed, allowing convenient charging at home or work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Merida","offers":[{"title":"S \/ Anthracite, Black","offer_id":45456810049711,"sku":"N863","price":3400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"M \/ Anthracite, Black","offer_id":45456810082479,"sku":"N864","price":3400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"L \/ Anthracite, Black","offer_id":45456810016943,"sku":"N865","price":3400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/2003\/4223\/files\/1634736411-07645200.jpg?v=1768511818","url":"https:\/\/www.swinnertoncycles.co.uk\/products\/merida-espresso-700-eq-e-hybrid-bike-with-shimano-steps-drive-and-urban-accessories","provider":"Swinnerton Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}