2027 Trek Charter+ 4S vs 2026 Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ
- 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
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Charter+ 4S numbers we have for size L are missing the reach, stack, head angle and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Charter+ 4S L | Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | not listed | 70 | |
| Seat tube angle | 73.0° | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 468 | 470 | +2 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 65 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 859 | 401 | −458 mm |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 580 | |
| Head tube length | 170 | 200 | +30 mm |
| Reach | not listed | 452 | |
| Stack | not listed | 685 | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 655 | |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1190 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 476 |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ minus the Trek Charter+ 4S. Full charts: 2027 Trek Charter+ 4S, 2026 Merida eSPRESSO CC EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Charter+ 4SMerida eSPRESSO CC EQ
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 | Trek Charter+ 4SCharter+ 4S | Merida eSPRESSO CC EQCC 400 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Charter+ | Merida eSPRESSO CC LITE III |
| Fork | SR Suntour SF25-NVX32 | SR Suntour NVX30 DS |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U4000 | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U4000 | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Cassette | Shimano LINKGLIDE LG300 | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | Shimano LG500 |
| Pedals | Bontrager City | VPE-891 |
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line Sport | Shimano EP6 |
| Battery | Bosch Powertube | Shimano EN805-L |
| Tire | Bontrager E6 Hard-Case Lite | Maxxis Crossmark II |
| Hub | Formula CL-25, Formula FCL-542S | Shimano QC300 |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT30 | not listed |
| Grips | Trek ergonomic elite lock-on | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Saddle | Bontrager Boulevard | Merida EXPERT TK II |
| Crankset | not listed | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP TK |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT CT |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
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