MERIDA eScultura 400 vs Trek Verve Plus 2 Gen 2

Fuel	Electric	Electric
Motor	--	Bosch Active Line, 250 watt, 40 Nm, 25 km/h (15.5 mph), 32 km/h for New Zealand
Load Carrying Capacity	--	136 kg (300 lb)
Drivetrain	Mahle X35+ Hub Engine 40Nm	--
Battery	Mahle B1-D 250Wh	Bosch PowerPack 400 Wh
Charger	--	Bosch compact 2A, 100–240V, smart system
Frame	eSCULTURA LITE Material: aluminium 700x45C / 700x42C (with fender) / 27,5x47C max. wheelsize 100x9/135x9mm axle standard BSA bottom bracket standard FRAME SIZE : XS, S, M, L, XL	qSize: M, L, XL Alpha Gold Aluminium, smooth welds, rack and mudguard mounts, internal routing, kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR Size: M, L, XL Alpha Gold Aluminium, rack & mudguard mounts, internal routing, kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR
Stem	MERIDA EXPERT IR Material: aluminium 31.8mm diameter 5° stem angle 80 mm- XXS/XS, 90 mm-S, 100 mm-SM/ML, 110 mm-L/XL	Size: M, L Bontrager alloy quill, 31.8 mm clamp, adjustable rise, Blendr-compatible, 85 mm length Size: XL Bontrager alloy quill, 31.8 mm clamp, adjustable rise, Blendr-compatible, 105 mm length
Handle Bar	MERIDA EXPERT CW Material: aluminium 400mm (XS/S), 420mm (M/L), 440 (XL)	Size: M Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, comfort sweep, 620 mm width Size: L, XL Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, comfort sweep, 660 mm width
Fork	MERIDA SCULTURA CF MDF09 Material: carbon 700x40C w/ fender max wheelsize	Size: M, L, XL Verve Steel, threaded steel steerer, IS-disc mount, 460 mm axle-to-crown, 100x5 mm QR Size: M, L, XL Alloy, IS disc, rack mounts, 415 mm axle-to-crown, 5x100 mm QR
Seatpost	MERIDA EXPERT CC Material: carbon 30.9mm diameter 0mm setback	Size: M, L, XL Alloy, suspension, 31.6 mm, 300 mm length Size: M, L, XL Alloy, adjustable suspension, 27.2 mm, 300 mm length
Grip	MERIDA ROAD EXPERT	Bontrager Satellite Elite, alloy lock-on
Crankset	Shimano 105 50-34 teeth 170 mm-XS/S/SM/ML, 175 mm-L/XL	ProWheel alloy, 170 mm length
Pedals	VP VPE-891	Size: M, L, XL Bontrager City pedals Size: M, L, XL Wellgo C157, boron axle, plastic body
Chain	KMC e11s	KMC X9
Shifters	--	Size: M, L, XL Shimano Alivio M3100, 9-speed Size: M, L, XL Shimano Alivio M4000, 9 speed
Saddle	MERIDA COMP SL V-mount	Bontrager Boulevard
Headset	VP MH-P16	VP sealed cartridge, 1-1/8", threaded
Derailleur Front	Shimano 105	--
Derailleur Rear	Shimano 105 GS	Shimano Alivio T4000, long cage
Hub Front	VP CLK170F 100x12mm width front hub 28 spoke holes Centerlock	Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100 mm QR
Hub Rear	--	Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5 mm QR
Spoke	Black stainless	14 g stainless steel, black
Cassette	--	Shimano HG200, 11-36, 9-speed
Chainrings	--	Size: M, L, XL 38T steel, alloy guard Size: M, L, XL ProWheel 38T narrow/wide steel, w/alloy guard
Bottom Bracket	Shimano BSA	--
Stand	--	Size: M, L, XL KICKSTAND, MASSLOAD KICKSTAND CL-KA98 ED BLACK AL6061 Size: M, L, XL Alloy
Headlamp	Dlight CG-119PG STZVO	Size: M, L, XL Spanninga SOLO for e-bike Size: M, L, XL Herrmans H-Black MR4-E, 120 Lumen, 40 Lux, LED, headlight
Taillamp	Dlight CG-404RG STVZO	Size: M, L, XL Lync mudguard-mount rear light

Front	Maxxis Pursuer 700x32C Fold	Bontrager H5 Hard-Case Ultimate, wire bead, 60 tpi, 700x45 mm
Rear	Maxxis Pursuer 700x32C Fold	Bontrager H5 Hard-Case Ultimate, wire bead, 60 tpi, 700x45 mm
Wheel / RIM	MERIDA EXPERT SL 17mm inner width 22mm height aluminium Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)	Bontrager Connection, alloy, double-wall, 32-hole, Schrader valve

Front	Shimano 105 2 piston	Size: M, L, XL Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160 mm rotor Size: M, L, XL Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160 mm
Rear	Shimano 105 2 piston	Size: M, L, XL Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160 mm Size: M, L, XL Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160 mm

Front	--	--
Rear	--	--

Colors

RACE RED (BLACK) MATT BLACK (GLOSSY BLACK)

Blue

Length	--	--
Weight	120 kg	23.55 kg

Features	- MAHLE ebikemotion X35+ hub motor gives natural feeling assistance - Efficient, low drag pedalling above assistance limit - Slick Shimano 105 groupset with double chainset - Triple butted aluminium frame with built-in 250 Wh battery - Sleek 'normal bike' silhouette and low weight	--
Additional Details	Rotors : Shimano RT64 / Shimano RT66 160 mm Seat Clamp : MERIDA EXPERT FreeWheel : Shimano 105 11-32 teeth 11 speed	Cargo rack (M, L, XL): MIK-compatible alloy rear rack, maximum load 25 kg / Alloy rear rack