2022 Merida eSPRESSO EQ vs 2024 Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT

What changes on the Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT

Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO EQ in M, the Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT in M places the top of the head tube 43 mm lower and 31 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 60 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−43 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−31 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−60 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

+1.0°

Steeper: sharper steering

Chainstays

−10 mm

Shorter: livelier

The two frames

Only the Merida eSPRESSO EQ is drawn. The Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT minus the Merida eSPRESSO EQ. Full charts: 2022 Merida eSPRESSO EQ, 2024 Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT.

Where each sits in its class

Merida eSPRESSO 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.