Rugged enough for the countryside, tough enough for the city. The eSpresso CC 575 EQ pairs the new, powerful Shimano EP6 drive unit with a high-capacity 750 Wh 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 suspension fork and seatpost. Powerful hydraulic disc brakes allow effortless and controlled stopping. While it's happy working hard in the urban jungle thanks to standard-fit mudguards, lights, lock, rack and kickstand and a high system weight of 150 kg also means plenty of capacity for rider and luggage, it's also capable of taking trips along forest trails and gravel tracks for fun.