The Espresso CC range is the rugged sibling of the regular Espresso City, with powerful motors, large capacity batteries 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.

Rugged enough for the countryside, tough enough for the city Espresso CC EQ 575 pairs the powerful Shimano EP6 drive unit with a high-capacity 750Wh battery that sits in Merida’s 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. They've also fitted tough 650b wheels with comfortable and grippy high-volume tyres that help take the sting out the bumps, along with a Suntour suspension fork and suspension seatpost for premium rider comfort. Rounding off this versatile build is a reliable Shimano Cues 10 speed drivetrain and MTB specific Shimano hydraulic disc brakes for better brake control in all conditions. Plus, they’ve also added in the convenience of full guards, a rack, lights, lock and a kickstand.