2025 Merida eFLOAT CITY EQ vs 2027 Trek FX+ 1S Midstep
The L is the Trek FX+ 1S Midstep size closest to your XL Merida eFLOAT CITY EQ. 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 Trek FX+ 1S Midstep
Compared with the Merida eFLOAT CITY EQ in XL, the Trek FX+ 1S Midstep in L places the top of the head tube 34 mm lower and 59 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 81 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −34 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −59 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −81 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Merida eFLOAT CITY EQ is drawn. The Trek FX+ 1S Midstep numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eFLOAT CITY EQ XL | Trek FX+ 1S Midstep L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 452 | 393 | −59 mm |
| Stack | 684 | 650 | −34 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 71.0° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 655 | 592 | −63 mm |
| Chainstay length | 470 | 468 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1190 | 1109 | −81 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 70 | +5 mm |
| Seat tube length | 580 | 507 | −73 mm |
| Fork length | 475 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 200 | 200 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 286 | |
| Standover | not listed | 693 |
Differences are the Trek FX+ 1S Midstep minus the Merida eFLOAT CITY EQ. Full charts: 2025 Merida eFLOAT CITY EQ, 2027 Trek FX+ 1S Midstep.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eFLOAT CITY EQTrek FX+ 1S Midstep
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 | Merida eFLOAT CITY EQ400 EQ | Trek FX+ 1S MidstepFX+ 1S Midstep |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eFLOAT CITY LITE | not listed |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-E25 | Trek Alloy |
| Shifter | Shimano Cues U4000-9 | Shimano Acera M315 |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U4000 | Shimano CUES U2000 ESSA |
| Cassette | Shimano LG400-9 | Shimano HG400 |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | KMC Z8.3 |
| Crankset | FSA CK-220 Gen3 E-Bike Forgerd Crankset | Trek Alloy |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line | Trek drive |
| Battery | Bosch PowerTube 625Wh | Integrated |
| Tire | Maxxis Metropass | Bontrager GR0 Comp |
| Hub | Shimano QC300 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Trek Rush BH-286 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Bontrager XR Endurance |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT CT | Bontrager Sport Women's |
| Chainring | not listed | 40T |
| Wheelset | not listed | Trek Alloy |
| Light | not listed | Herrmans MR8, Sate Lite M-15 |
| Accessory | not listed | Trek Easy Mag Charger, kickstand |
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