2023 Specialized Turbo Tero 5.0 vs 2025 Merida eFLOAT TK 500 EQ
The Merida eFLOAT TK 500 EQ size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida eFLOAT TK 500 EQ
Compared with the Specialized Turbo Tero 5.0 in M, the Merida eFLOAT TK 500 EQ in L places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +10 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +15 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.1°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Turbo Tero 5.0, MMerida eFLOAT TK 500 EQ, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Turbo Tero 5.0 M | Merida eFLOAT TK 500 EQ L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 426mm | 441 | +15 mm |
| Stack | 651mm | 661 | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.4° | 67.5 | +1.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.4° | 74.5 | +1.1° |
| Chainstay length | 470.4mm | 475 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1200mm | 1215 | +15 mm |
| BB drop | 57mm | 62.5 | +6 mm |
| BB height | 313mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 807mm | 759 | −48 mm |
| Seat tube length | 450mm | 480 | +30 mm |
| Fork length | 516mm | 538 | +22 mm |
| Head tube length | 150mm | 130 | −20 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 625 |
Differences are the Merida eFLOAT TK 500 EQ minus the Specialized Turbo Tero 5.0. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Turbo Tero 5.0, 2025 Merida eFLOAT TK 500 EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Tero 5.0Merida 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 5.05.0 | Merida eFLOAT TK 500 EQeFLOAT TK 500 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon | SR Suntour X1-Boost |
| Shifter | SRAM S700 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1130 | Shimano CUES LG400 |
| Chain | KMC e11T | Shimano LG500 |
| Motor | Specialized torque | Bosch Performance Line CX |
| Battery | Specialized U2-710 | Bosch PowerTube 800 Wh |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control | Schwalbe Energizer Plus |
| Rim | Specialized Stout XC 29 | Merida COMP TR II |
| Brake | SRAM G2 RS | Shimano MT200 |
| Stem | Specialized Stout | Merida EXPERT TK III |
| Seatpost | TranzX Dropper | Merida COMP TR IV |
| 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 |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TC500 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Grips | not listed | Merida EXPERT TK |
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