2022 Merida eSPRESSO CC XT-EDITION EQ vs 2024 Trek Dual Sport+ LT

What changes on the Trek Dual Sport+ LT

Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO CC XT-EDITION EQ in M, the Trek Dual Sport+ LT in XL places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 26 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

+6 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

−10 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−26 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

+1.5°

Steeper: sharper steering

Chainstays

−2 mm

About the same

The two frames

Only the Merida eSPRESSO CC XT-EDITION EQ is drawn. The Trek Dual Sport+ LT numbers we have for size XL are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Trek Dual Sport+ LT minus the Merida eSPRESSO CC XT-EDITION EQ. Full charts: 2022 Merida eSPRESSO CC XT-EDITION EQ, 2024 Trek Dual Sport+ LT.

Where each sits in its class

Merida eSPRESSO CC XT-EDITION 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.