2021 Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ vs 2022 Trek Verve+ Gen 2
The XL is the Trek Verve+ Gen 2 size closest to your XL Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE 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 SE EQ in XL, the Trek Verve+ Gen 2 in XL places the top of the head tube 27 mm lower and 27 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −27 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −27 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +12 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE 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 SE EQ XL | Trek Verve+ Gen 2 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 412 | 385 | −27 mm |
| Stack | 707 | 680 | −27 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 68.5° | −2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.5 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 635 | 632 | −3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 490 | 502 | +12 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1171 | 1171 | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 380 | 876 | +496 mm |
| Seat tube length | 570 | 575 | +5 mm |
| Fork length | 477 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 215 | 220 | +5 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 294 |
Differences are the Trek Verve+ Gen 2 minus the Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ. Full charts: 2021 Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ, 2022 Trek Verve+ Gen 2.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE 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 SE EQ300 SE EQ | Trek Verve+ Gen 22 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-PM-DS | Trek Verve |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus rapidfire | Shimano Acera M3100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Altus M2000 | Shimano Alivio T4000 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG400 | Shimano HG200 |
| Chain | KMC e9S | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-E5010 | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | Bontrager Satellite |
| Motor | Shimano E5000 | 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 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+ |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Bontrager Boulevard |
| Hub | not listed | Formula DC20, Formula DC22 |
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