2021 Trek Verve+ Lowstep Gen 2 vs 2022 Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418Wh
The XS is the Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418Wh size closest to your S Trek Verve+ Lowstep Gen 2. 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 eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418Wh
Compared with the Trek Verve+ Lowstep Gen 2 in S, the Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418Wh in XS places the top of the head tube 27 mm higher and 19 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +27 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +19 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +6 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −12 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Verve+ Lowstep Gen 2 numbers we have for size S are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Verve+ Lowstep Gen 2 S | Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418Wh XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 370 | 389 | +19 mm |
| Stack | 624 | 651 | +27 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 69.5 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 591 | 575 | −16 mm |
| Chainstay length | 502 | 490 | −12 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1134 | 1140 | +6 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 294 | not listed | |
| Standover | 470 | 378 | −92 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 415 | −25 mm |
| Head tube length | 160 | 160 | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 477 |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418Wh minus the Trek Verve+ Lowstep Gen 2. Full charts: 2021 Trek Verve+ Lowstep Gen 2, 2022 Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418Wh.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Verve+ Lowstep Gen 2Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418Wh
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 Verve+ Lowstep Gen 22 Lowstep Gen 2 | Merida eSPRESSO CITY SE EQ 418Wh300 SE EQ 418Wh |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Gold | Merida eSPRESSO CITY LITE |
| Fork | Trek Verve | SR Suntour NEX-PM-DS |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M4000 | Shimano Altus |
| Derailleur | Shimano Alivio T4000 | Shimano Altus M2000 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | Shimano HG400 |
| Chain | KMC X9 | KMC e9S |
| Pedals | Bontrager Satellite | VPE-891 |
| Motor | Bosch Active Line | Shimano E5000 |
| Battery | Bosch PowerPack 400 | Shimano E8014 |
| Tire | Bontrager H5 Hard-Case Ultimate | Continental Contact Plus |
| Hub | Formula DC20, Formula DC22 | not listed |
| Rim | Bontrager Connection | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Seatpost | Trek Verve+ | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Saddle | Bontrager Boulevard | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano FC-E5010 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Grips | not listed | Merida EXPERT TK |
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