2026 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ vs 2027 Trek Charter+ 4S
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Trek Charter+ 4S
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ is drawn. The Trek Charter+ 4S numbers we have for size XL are missing the reach, stack, head angle and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ M | Trek Charter+ 4S XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 418 | not listed | |
| Stack | 665 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 70 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.0° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 615 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 470 | 468 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1149 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 65 | 70 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 412 | 892 | +480 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 590 | +110 mm |
| Fork length | 475 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 180 | 200 | +20 mm |
Differences are the Trek Charter+ 4S minus the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ. Full charts: 2026 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ, 2027 Trek Charter+ 4S.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQTrek Charter+ 4S
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
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 Charter+ 4SCharter+ 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE III | Trek Charter+ |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-E25 | SR Suntour SF25-NVX32 |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U4000 | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U4000 | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Cassette | Shimano LG300 | Shimano LINKGLIDE LG300 |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | Bontrager City |
| Motor | Shimano EP6 | Bosch Performance Line Sport |
| Battery | Shimano EN805-L | Bosch Powertube |
| Tire | Maxxis Metropass | Bontrager E6 Hard-Case Lite |
| Hub | Shimano QC300 | Formula CL-25, Formula FCL-542S |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Trek ergonomic elite lock-on |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT CT | Bontrager Boulevard |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT30 |
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