2023 Specialized Turbo Tero 3.0 Step-Through vs 2025 Merida eFLOAT TK 500 EQ
The XL is the Merida eFLOAT TK 500 EQ size closest to your XL Specialized Turbo Tero 3.0 Step-Through. 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 Merida eFLOAT TK 500 EQ
Compared with the Specialized Turbo Tero 3.0 Step-Through in XL, the Merida eFLOAT TK 500 EQ in XL places the top of the head tube 17 mm lower and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −17 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −15 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.1°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Turbo Tero 3.0 Step-Through, XLMerida eFLOAT TK 500 EQ, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Turbo Tero 3.0 Step-Through XL | Merida eFLOAT TK 500 EQ XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 462mm | 459 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 687mm | 670 | −17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.4° | 67.5 | +1.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.4° | 74.5 | +2.1° |
| Chainstay length | 470.4mm | 475 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1252mm | 1237 | −15 mm |
| BB drop | 57mm | 62.5 | +6 mm |
| BB height | 313mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 664mm | 760 | +96 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 530 | +30 mm |
| Fork length | 516mm | 538 | +22 mm |
| Head tube length | 190mm | 140 | −50 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 645 |
Differences are the Merida eFLOAT TK 500 EQ minus the Specialized Turbo Tero 3.0 Step-Through. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Turbo Tero 3.0 Step-Through, 2025 Merida eFLOAT TK 500 EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Tero 3.0 Step-ThroughMerida eFLOAT TK 500 EQ
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 | Specialized Turbo Tero 3.0 Step-Through3.0 Step-Through | Merida eFLOAT TK 500 EQeFLOAT TK 500 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM32 | SR Suntour X1-Boost |
| Shifter | Shimano Alivio | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Alivio | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG400 | Shimano CUES LG400 |
| Chain | KMC E9T | Shimano LG500 |
| Chainring | Specialized Teeth | not listed |
| Motor | Specialized 2.0E | Bosch Performance Line CX |
| Battery | Specialized U2-530 | Bosch PowerTube 800 Wh |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control | Schwalbe Energizer Plus |
| Hub | Shimano MT400, Shimano MT400-B | Shimano TC500 |
| Rim | Specialized Stout XC 29 | Merida COMP TR II |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Stem | Specialized Stout | Merida EXPERT TK III |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Sport | Merida EXPERT TK II |
| Frame | not listed | Merida eFLOAT TK LITE II |
| Crankset | not listed | FSA CK-220 wide E-Bike Forged Crankset |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Grips | not listed | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP TR IV |
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