2022 Merida eSPRESSO L EP8-EDITION EQ vs 2024 Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT
The L is the Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT size closest to your M Merida eSPRESSO L EP8-EDITION 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 L EP8-EDITION EQ in M, the Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT in L places the top of the head tube 13 mm lower and 23 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 46 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −13 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −23 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −46 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Merida eSPRESSO L EP8-EDITION 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 L EP8-EDITION EQ M | Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 416 | 393 | −23 mm |
| Stack | 663 | 650 | −13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 71.0° | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 600 | 592 | −8 mm |
| Chainstay length | 478 | 468 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1155 | 1109 | −46 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 70 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 631 | 693 | +62 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 507 | −3 mm |
| Fork length | 489 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 155 | 200 | +45 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 278 |
Differences are the Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT minus the Merida eSPRESSO L EP8-EDITION EQ. Full charts: 2022 Merida eSPRESSO L EP8-EDITION EQ, 2024 Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO L EP8-EDITION 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 L EP8-EDITION EQEP8-EDITION EQ | Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT2 Midstep LT |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO L LITE III | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Fork | SR Suntour NCX LO | Trek FX+ |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M5100 | Shimano Acera M315 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M5100 | Shimano Acera M3020-8 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M5100 | Shimano HG400 |
| Chain | KMC e11S EPT | KMC Z8.3 |
| Crankset | Shimano EM600 | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-889 | not listed |
| Motor | Shimano EP8 | Trek Hyena |
| Battery | Shimano E8036 | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Contact Cruiser | Bontrager GR0 Expert |
| Hub | Shimano Deore | Formula DC20 |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Bontrager Connection |
| Brake | Shimano Deore T6000 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CT | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek Torque sensor |
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