2022 Merida eSPRESSO URBAN EQ vs 2024 Trek Dual Sport+ LT
The XL is the Trek Dual Sport+ LT size closest to your M Merida eSPRESSO URBAN 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 URBAN EQ in M, the Trek Dual Sport+ LT in XL places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −13 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +2.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Merida eSPRESSO URBAN EQ is drawn. The Trek Dual Sport+ LT numbers we have for size XL are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO URBAN EQ M | Trek Dual Sport+ LT XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 401 | 407 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 668 | 672 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 71.5° | +2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 605 | 612 | +7 mm |
| Chainstay length | 470 | 468 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1136 | 1123 | −13 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 417 | 857 | +440 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 558 | +78 mm |
| Fork length | 475 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 180 | 220 | +40 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 278 |
Differences are the Trek Dual Sport+ LT minus the Merida eSPRESSO URBAN EQ. Full charts: 2022 Merida eSPRESSO URBAN EQ, 2024 Trek Dual Sport+ LT.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO URBAN 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 URBAN EQURBAN 100 EQ | Trek Dual Sport+ LT2 LT |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO URBAN LITE | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-E25 | Trek FX+ |
| Shifter | Shimano Alivio | Shimano Acera M315 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Alivio | Shimano Acera M3020-8 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG201 | Shimano HG400 |
| Chain | KMC e9S | KMC Z8.3 |
| Crankset | Merida COMP TK | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | EB2401 BSA 68mm | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Motor | Mahle X35+ Hub Engine | Trek Hyena |
| Battery | Mahle B1-D | not listed |
| Wheelset | Merida COMP TK | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Contact Urban | Bontrager GR0 Expert |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | Formula DC20, Trek Hyena |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Rim | not listed | Bontrager Connection |
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