2024 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ vs 2025 Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT
The L is the Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT size closest to your S Merida eSPRESSO L 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 EQ in S, the Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT in L places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 17 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −17 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −35 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 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 EQ S | Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 410 | 393 | −17 mm |
| Stack | 649 | 650 | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 71.0° | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 590 | 592 | +2 mm |
| Chainstay length | 478 | 468 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1144 | 1109 | −35 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 70 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 610 | 693 | +83 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 507 | +37 mm |
| Fork length | 489 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 140 | 200 | +60 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 278 |
Differences are the Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT minus the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ. Full charts: 2024 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ, 2025 Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO L 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 EQ500 EQ | Trek Dual Sport+ Midstep LT2 Midstep LT |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO L LITE IV | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-E25 | Trek FX+ |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U6000 | Shimano Acera M315 |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 | Shimano Acera M3020 |
| Cassette | Shimano LG300 | Shimano HG400 |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | KMC Z8.3 |
| Crankset | Merida EXPERT TK | Prowheel Pro |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | Bontrager City |
| Motor | Shimano EP6 | Hyena |
| Battery | Shimano EN806 630 Wh | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Ride Cruiser | Bontrager GR0 |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Bontrager Connection |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200, Shimano UR300 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano SM-RT26 |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CT | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Bontrager XR Endurance |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK II | Bontrager Sport |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek Torque sensor |
| Wheelset | not listed | Bontrager Connection |
| Hub | not listed | Formula DC20 |
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