2022 Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ vs 2024 Trek Dual Sport+ LT
The L is the Trek Dual Sport+ LT size closest to your XS Merida eSPRESSO CC 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+ LT
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ in XS, the Trek Dual Sport+ LT in L places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ is drawn. The Trek Dual Sport+ LT numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ XS | Trek Dual Sport+ LT L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385 | 393 | +8 mm |
| Stack | 656 | 650 | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 71.0° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 580 | 592 | +12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 470 | 468 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1113 | 1109 | −4 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 70 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 403 | 820 | +417 mm |
| Seat tube length | 380 | 507 | +127 mm |
| Fork length | 476 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 170 | 200 | +30 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 278 |
Differences are the Trek Dual Sport+ LT minus the Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ. Full charts: 2022 Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ, 2024 Trek Dual Sport+ LT.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO CC EQTrek Dual Sport+ 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 CC EQCC 400 EQ | Trek Dual Sport+ LT2 LT |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO CC LITE II | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Fork | SR Suntour NVX30 DS | Trek FX+ |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M4100 | Shimano Acera M315 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M5120 | Shimano Acera M3020-8 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M4100 | Shimano HG400 |
| Chain | KMC e10S 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 | Maxxis Crossmark II | Bontrager GR0 Expert |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | Formula DC20, Trek Hyena |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Bontrager Connection |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CT | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
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