2025 Trek Verve+ Lowstep vs 2024 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh
The XS is the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh size closest to your S Trek Verve+ Lowstep. 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 L EQ SE 504Wh
Compared with the Trek Verve+ Lowstep in S, the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh in XS places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −16 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −12 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Verve+ Lowstep numbers we have for size S are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Verve+ Lowstep S | Merida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 370 | 385 | +15 mm |
| Stack | 618 | 627 | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.0° | 70.5 | +1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 571 | 565 | −6 mm |
| Chainstay length | 487 | 475 | −12 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1117 | 1101 | −16 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | 70 | +10 mm |
| BB height | 289 | not listed | |
| Standover | 410 | 627 | +217 mm |
| Seat tube length | 380 | 430 | +50 mm |
| Head tube length | 150 | 130 | −20 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 477 |
Differences are the Merida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh minus the Trek Verve+ Lowstep. Full charts: 2025 Trek Verve+ Lowstep, 2024 Merida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Verve+ LowstepMerida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh
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 | Merida eSPRESSO L EQ SE 504Wh300 EQ SE 504Wh |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Merida eSPRESSO L LITE |
| Fork | not listed | SR Suntour NEX-PM-DS |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano CUES U3020 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano FC-E5010 |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Motor | not listed | Shimano E5000 |
| Battery | not listed | Shimano E8010 504Wh |
| Tire | not listed | Continental Ride Tour |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Grips | not listed | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida EXPERT TK |
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