2020 Merida eSPRESSO CITY 700 EQ vs 2022 Trek Verve+ Gen 2
The L is the Trek Verve+ Gen 2 size closest to your XS Merida eSPRESSO CITY 700 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 700 EQ in XS, the Trek Verve+ Gen 2 in L places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +10 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −9 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +18 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +12 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Merida eSPRESSO CITY 700 EQ is drawn. The Trek Verve+ Gen 2 numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO CITY 700 EQ XS | Trek Verve+ Gen 2 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 389 | 380 | −9 mm |
| Stack | 651 | 661 | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 68.5° | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 575 | 621 | +46 mm |
| Chainstay length | 490 | 502 | +12 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1140 | 1158 | +18 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 415 | 530 | +115 mm |
| Fork length | 477 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 160 | 200 | +40 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 294 | |
| Standover | not listed | 841 |
Differences are the Trek Verve+ Gen 2 minus the Merida eSPRESSO CITY 700 EQ. Full charts: 2020 Merida eSPRESSO CITY 700 EQ, 2022 Trek Verve+ Gen 2.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO CITY 700 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 700 EQ700 EQ | Trek Verve+ Gen 22 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE HG | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-E25 | Trek Verve |
| Shifter | Shimano SW-E6010-R | Shimano Acera M3100 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-C7000 | Shimano HG200 |
| Chain | KMC Z1eHX | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-E6100 | not listed |
| Motor | Shimano E6100 | Bosch Active Line |
| Battery | Shimano E8010 | Bosch PowerPack 400 |
| Tire | Continental Contact Plus | Bontrager H5 Hard-Case Ultimate |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Bontrager Connection |
| Brake | Shimano MT-401-3A | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT30 | 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+ |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Bontrager Boulevard |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Alivio T4000 |
| Pedals | not listed | Bontrager Satellite |
| Hub | not listed | Formula DC20, Formula DC22 |
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