2022 Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418Wh vs 2024 Trek Verve+ Lowstep
The L is the Trek Verve+ Lowstep size closest to your L Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418Wh. 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+ Lowstep
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418Wh in L, the Trek Verve+ Lowstep in L places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +12 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +20 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418Wh is drawn. The Trek Verve+ Lowstep numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418Wh L | Trek Verve+ Lowstep L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 408 | 420 | +12 mm |
| Stack | 693 | 693 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 70.0° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 620 | 672 | +52 mm |
| Chainstay length | 490 | 487 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1163 | 1183 | +20 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 60 | −10 mm |
| Standover | 380 | 410 | +30 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530 | 560 | +30 mm |
| Fork length | 477 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 200 | 225 | +25 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 289 |
Differences are the Trek Verve+ Lowstep minus the Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418Wh. Full charts: 2022 Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418Wh, 2024 Trek Verve+ Lowstep.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418WhTrek Verve+ Lowstep
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 EQ 418Wh300 SE EQ 418Wh | Trek Verve+ Lowstep |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE | not listed |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-PM-DS | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Altus M2000 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG400 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC e9S | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-E5010 | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Motor | Shimano E5000 | not listed |
| Battery | Shimano E8014 | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Contact Plus | not listed |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
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