2022 Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ vs 2024 Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT
The L is the Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT size closest to your M Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ in M, the Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT in L places the top of the head tube 13 mm lower and 23 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 46 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −13 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −23 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −46 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ is drawn. The Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ M | Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 416 | 393 | −23 mm |
| Stack | 663 | 650 | −13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 71.0° | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 600 | 592 | −8 mm |
| Chainstay length | 478 | 468 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1155 | 1109 | −46 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 70 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 802 | 693 | −109 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 507 | −3 mm |
| Fork length | 489 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 155 | 200 | +45 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 278 |
Differences are the Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT minus the Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ. Full charts: 2022 Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ, 2024 Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQTrek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT
Each bike is ranked against the other commuter bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Merida eSPRESSO 700 EQ700 EQ | Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT2 Midstep LT |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO LITE III HG | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-E25 | Trek FX+ |
| Shifter | Shimano SW-E6010-R | Shimano Acera M315 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-C7000 | Shimano HG400 |
| Chain | KMC Z1EHX EPT | KMC Z8.3 |
| Crankset | Shimano EM600 | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Motor | Shimano E6100 | Trek Hyena |
| Battery | Shimano E8036 | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Contact Cruiser | Bontrager GR0 Expert |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Bontrager Connection |
| Brake | Shimano MT400 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CT | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Acera M3020-8 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek Torque sensor |
| Hub | not listed | Formula DC20 |
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