2024 Merida eSPRESSO EQ SE 504Wh vs 2025 Trek Verve+ Lowstep
The L is the Trek Verve+ Lowstep size closest to your XL Merida eSPRESSO EQ SE 504Wh. 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 Verve+ Lowstep
Compared with the Merida eSPRESSO EQ SE 504Wh in XL, the Trek Verve+ Lowstep in L places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 38 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +38 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +12 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Merida eSPRESSO EQ SE 504Wh is drawn. The Trek Verve+ Lowstep numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSPRESSO EQ SE 504Wh XL | Trek Verve+ Lowstep L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 415 | 420 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 702 | 693 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 70.0° | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 630 | 672 | +42 mm |
| Chainstay length | 475 | 487 | +12 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1145 | 1183 | +38 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 60 | −10 mm |
| Standover | 864 | 410 | −454 mm |
| Seat tube length | 590 | 560 | −30 mm |
| Fork length | 477 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 205 | 225 | +20 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 289 |
Differences are the Trek Verve+ Lowstep minus the Merida eSPRESSO EQ SE 504Wh. Full charts: 2024 Merida eSPRESSO EQ SE 504Wh, 2025 Trek Verve+ Lowstep.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSPRESSO EQ SE 504WhTrek Verve+ Lowstep
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 eSPRESSO EQ SE 504Wh300 EQ SE 504Wh | Trek Verve+ Lowstep |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSPRESSO LITE | not listed |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-PM-DS | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U4000 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U3020 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano LG300 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-E5010 | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Motor | Shimano E5000 | not listed |
| Battery | Shimano E8010 504Wh | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Ride Tour | not listed |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
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