2024 Trek Dual Sport+ LT vs 2026 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ
The Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ size closest to your M is the XS. Compare the XS instead
What changes on the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ
Compared with the Trek Dual Sport+ LT in M, the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ in L places the top of the head tube 55 mm higher and 50 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 74 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +55 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +50 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +74 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Dual Sport+ LT numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Dual Sport+ LT M | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385 | 435 | +50 mm |
| Stack | 620 | 675 | +55 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 70 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 574 | 635 | +61 mm |
| Chainstay length | 468 | 470 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1095 | 1169 | +74 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 65 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 278 | not listed | |
| Standover | 780 | 412 | −368 mm |
| Seat tube length | 463 | 530 | +67 mm |
| Head tube length | 170 | 190 | +20 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73.5 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 475 |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ minus the Trek Dual Sport+ LT. Full charts: 2024 Trek Dual Sport+ LT, 2026 Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Dual Sport+ LTMerida eSPRESSO CITY 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 | Trek Dual Sport+ LT2 LT | Merida eSPRESSO CITY EQ400 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Gold | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE III |
| Fork | Trek FX+ | SR Suntour NEX-E25 |
| Shifter | Shimano Acera M315 | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Acera M3020-8 | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG400 | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | KMC Z8.3 | Shimano LG500 |
| Motor | Trek Hyena | Shimano EP6 |
| Tire | Bontrager GR0 Expert | Maxxis Metropass |
| Hub | Formula DC20, Trek Hyena | Shimano QC300 |
| Rim | Bontrager Connection | Merida COMP TK |
| Crankset | not listed | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Battery | not listed | Shimano EN805-L |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano MT200 |
| Grips | not listed | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida EXPERT CT |
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