2021 Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ vs 2022 Trek Verve+ Gen 2

What changes on the Trek Verve+ Gen 2

Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ in M, the Trek Verve+ Gen 2 in L places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and 18 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

−15 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−18 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

+5 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 SE EQ is drawn. The Trek Verve+ Gen 2 numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

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.