2019 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ vs 2021 Trek Verve+ Gen 2
The XL is the Trek Verve+ Gen 2 size closest to your M Merida eSPRESSO CITY 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 Verve+ Gen 2
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ in M, the Trek Verve+ Gen 2 in XL places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 13 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −13 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +18 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +12 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ is drawn. The Trek Verve+ Gen 2 numbers we have for size XL are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ M | Trek Verve+ Gen 2 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 398 | 385 | −13 mm |
| Stack | 676 | 680 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 68.5° | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 605 | 632 | +27 mm |
| Chainstay length | 490 | 502 | +12 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1153 | 1171 | +18 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 379 | 876 | +497 mm |
| Seat tube length | 490 | 575 | +85 mm |
| Fork length | 477 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 185 | 220 | +35 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 294 |
Differences are the Trek Verve+ Gen 2 minus the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ. Full charts: 2019 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ, 2021 Trek Verve+ Gen 2.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQTrek Verve+ Gen 2
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 CITY EQ200 EQ | Trek Verve+ Gen 22 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-PM-DS | Trek Verve |
| Derailleur | Shimano Altus M2000 | Shimano Alivio T4000 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG400 | Shimano HG200 |
| Chain | KMC X9 | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-E5000 | not listed |
| Motor | Shimano E5000 | Bosch Active Line |
| Battery | Shimano E8014 | Bosch PowerPack 400 |
| Tire | Continental Ride Tour | Bontrager H5 Hard-Case Ultimate |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Bontrager Connection |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Headset | Merida 2346 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TK | Trek Verve+ |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Acera M3100 |
| Pedals | not listed | Bontrager Satellite |
| Hub | not listed | Formula DC20, Formula DC22 |
| Saddle | not listed | Bontrager Boulevard |
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