2019 Merida eSPRESSO CITY XT-EDITION EQ vs 2021 Trek Verve+ Gen 2
The XL is the Trek Verve+ Gen 2 size closest to your L Merida eSPRESSO CITY XT-EDITION 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 XT-EDITION EQ in L, the Trek Verve+ Gen 2 in XL places the top of the head tube 13 mm lower and 23 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −13 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −23 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +12 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Merida eSPRESSO CITY XT-EDITION 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 XT-EDITION EQ L | Trek Verve+ Gen 2 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 408 | 385 | −23 mm |
| Stack | 693 | 680 | −13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 68.5° | −2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 620 | 632 | +12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 490 | 502 | +12 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1163 | 1171 | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 380 | 876 | +496 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530 | 575 | +45 mm |
| Fork length | 477 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 200 | 220 | +20 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 294 |
Differences are the Trek Verve+ Gen 2 minus the Merida eSPRESSO CITY XT-EDITION EQ. Full charts: 2019 Merida eSPRESSO CITY XT-EDITION EQ, 2021 Trek Verve+ Gen 2.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO CITY XT-EDITION 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 XT-EDITION EQXT-EDITION EQ | Trek Verve+ Gen 22 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Fork | SR Suntour NCX RL | Trek Verve |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8000 Shadow+ | Shimano Alivio T4000 |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7000 | Shimano HG200 |
| Chain | KMC e11 Sport EPT | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | Shimano E8000 | not listed |
| Motor | Shimano E-7000 | Bosch Active Line |
| Battery | Shimano E8010 | Bosch PowerPack 400 |
| Tire | Continental Ride Tour | Bontrager H5 Hard-Case Ultimate |
| Hub | Shimano Deore | Formula DC20, Formula DC22 |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Bontrager Connection |
| Brake | Shimano XT fin | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT81 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Headset | Merida 2333 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TK | Trek Verve+ |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Acera M3100 |
| Pedals | not listed | Bontrager Satellite |
| Saddle | not listed | Bontrager Boulevard |
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