2022 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ vs 2024 Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT
The L is the Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT size closest to your M Merida eSPRESSO CITY 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 Dual Sport+ Midstep LT
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ in M, the Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT in L places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and 25 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 40 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −15 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −25 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −40 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ is drawn. The Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ M | Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 418 | 393 | −25 mm |
| Stack | 665 | 650 | −15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 71.0° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 615 | 592 | −23 mm |
| Chainstay length | 470 | 468 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1149 | 1109 | −40 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 70 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 412 | 693 | +281 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 507 | +27 mm |
| Fork length | 475 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 180 | 200 | +20 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 278 |
Differences are the Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT minus the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ. Full charts: 2022 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ, 2024 Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQTrek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT
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 EQ400 EQ | Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT2 Midstep LT |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE II | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-E25 | Trek FX+ |
| Shifter | Shimano Alivio | Shimano Acera M315 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Acera M3100 | Shimano Acera M3020-8 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | Shimano HG400 |
| Chain | KMC e9S | KMC Z8.3 |
| Crankset | Shimano EM600 | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Motor | Shimano E6100 | Trek Hyena |
| Battery | Shimano E8035-L | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Ride Cruiser | Bontrager GR0 Expert |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | Formula DC20 |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Bontrager Connection |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | 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 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek Torque sensor |
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