Total Weight:
55 lbs (24.94 kg)
Battery Weight:
7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
Motor Weight:
7.1 lbs (3.22 kg)
Frame Material:
Alpha Smooth Aluminum Alloy
Frame Sizes:
17.5 in (44.45 cm)19.5 in (49.53 cm)21.5 in (54.61 cm)23.5 in (59.69 cm)Geometry Measurements:
44cm Small Step-Thru Measurements: 44.5cm Seat Tube, 63.5cm Reach, 44.5cm Stand Over Height, 83.8cm Minimum Saddle Height, 63.5cm Width, 188cm Length, 114.3cm Wheelbase
Frame Types:
High-Step, Step-Thru
Frame Colors:
Trek Black, Teal
Frame Fork Details:
Aluminum Rigid, 100mm Hub Spacing, 9mm axle with Quick Release Skewer
Frame Rear Details:
135mm Hub Spacing, 9mm Axle with with Quick Release Skewer
Attachment Points:
Rear Rack Mount, Fender Mounts, Bottle Cage Bosses
Gearing Details:
9
Speed 1x9 Shimano HG200 11-36T Cassette, Shimano Alivio T4000 DerailleurShifter Details:
Shimano Alivio M4000 Triggers on Right (One-Way High Lever, Three-Shift Low Lever)
Cranks:
Prowheel, Aluminum Alloy, 170mm Length, 38 Tooth Steel Chainring with narrow-wide teeth and Full Alloy Guard
Pedals:
Bontrager Satellite City, Molded Plastic with Reflectors, Steel Core
Headset:
Threadless, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Straight 1-1/8"
Stem:
Bontrager Aluminum Alloy, Adjustable Angle, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter, Blendr Compatible
Handlebar:
Bontrager Aluminum Alloy, Comfort Sweep Low-Rise, 670mm Length
Brake Details:
Shimano MT200 Hydraulic Disc with 160mm Rotors, Dual-Piston Calipers, Three-Finger Levers with Adjustable Reach
Grips:
Bontrager Satellite Elite, Rubber, Ergonomic, Lock-On
Saddle:
Bontrager Boulevard
Seat Post:
Trek Pavement Suspension, 40mm Travel, Aluminum Alloy with Steel Core, Preload Adjust, 2-Bolt Saddle Clamp
Seat Post Length:
300 mm
Seat Post Diameter:
31.6 mm
Rims:
Bontrager Connection, Aluminum Alloy Double Wall, 32 Hole
Spokes:
Stainless Steel, 14 Gauge, Black with Nipples
Tire Brand:
Bontrager E6, 700x50c (50-622)
Wheel Sizes:
28 in (71.12cm)Tire Details:
30 to 60 PSI, 2.1 to 4.2 BAR, 60 TPI, Hard-Case Lite Puncture Protection
Tube Details:
Schrader Valve
Accessories:
MIK-Compatible Alloy Rear Rack with Pannier Hangers and Standard Gauge Tubing (25kg/55lb Weight Limit), Blendr Compatible Stem, Plastic Fenders with Toe Strike Guard on Front, Black Foam Slap Guard, Rear-Mounted Adjustable Length Kickstand, Fork-Mounted Hermans H-Black MR4-E Integrated Headlight (120 Lumens), Carrier-Integrated Spanninga SOLO Backlight (35 Lumens)
Other:
Locking Removable Downtube-Integrated Battery Pack, Bosch Range Boost Compatible, 1.3b lb 2 Amp Bosch Compact Charger, Maximum 105 RPM / 270% Motor Support, ABUS Locking Core, KMC X9 Chain, Maximum Total Weight Limit 300lbs (136kg)
Bruce
6 months agoTrek does allow “Walk mode” on some of their Ebikes. i have a 2020 Powerfly 5 Ebike and it is available to use. Maybe for 2021 models they are inactivating it.
ReplyAsk Court to get you a device so you don’t have to ride one handed all the time with your arm extended. It looks pretty dangerous with cars whizzing by you.
Tyson Roehrkasse
6 months agoGood to know about the walk mode, I’ve heard from some Verve+ 3 owners in Canada that walk mode works there as well, so it seems to vary by region. The Verve+ 2 I reviewed last year had the same restriction as well.
I do have a chest mount that I use sometimes depending on where I am and the type of riding, but I do feel pretty safe in Fort Collins. I’ve been cycling there for almost 20 years now and the city is very bike friendly :)
ReplyDavid Bannister
6 months agoThis is an excellent and accurate review based on my experience as an owner for 2750 kilometres. I am in Canada, where the price is $3999, and the lights on/off and walk features are enabled.
ReplyThe bike is very smooth to operate but does have a stiff/sometimes jarring ride. I have added both a Redshift ShockStop stem and seat post, and the ride is now wonderfully smooth by comparison- especially since I ride the Verve at least as much off-road on gravel and grassy trails as I do on pavement. It does provide lots of exercise compared to a bike with a more powerful motor… I like this; looking to get in better shape at 65. I am very happy with this bike, it has been trouble-free for me and my local Trek shop has been great to deal with.
One other change I have just made is to remove the long chain guard. I prefer to have better access to the chain for service. I am looking into getting the chainring guard for an Allant to replace it, or just go without a guard.
Thanks for the great review Court, there aren’t many out there for this bike.
Tyson Roehrkasse
6 months agoHi David, thanks for commenting! I’m glad to hear you’ve been enjoying your Verve+ 3, adding the extra suspension sounds like a nice upgrade – especially if it can handle off-roading now! I’ve heard from a few other owners that they removed the chain guard as well.
ReplyJohn Charles
6 months agoThis bike has gone from 45lb to 55lbs over 2 years! Is this because of the bigger motor or is the extra weight the reasoning for the extra boost? What gives? I rode the first generation and thought it seemed quite light and nimble. Has it lost some of that ‘regular’ bike feel?
ReplyTyson Roehrkasse
6 months agoGreat question! The original did have a lighter motor and battery (combined 11.8 pounds) vs the newest model (combined 14.6 pounds). So there’s roughly 3 pounds of weight difference to start with.
Some other factors that would affect weight:
– The original did not include a rack or a chain guard
– The original had a narrower kickstand
– The original had a smaller directional headlight integrated into the frame (vs a separately mounted light on the Verve+ 3)
– The tires on the original are 700x45c (vs 700x50c on the Verve+ 3, slightly wider diameter)
Another possible factor is that the original model we reviewed was a high-step frame, and for the Verve+ 3 I had a low-step frame. Also, since the newest version of the bike is Bosch Range Boost compatible, it presumably has some extra electronics hardware inside the frame for making that magic happen.
Oh, and the original seatpost was 27.2mm in diameter, vs 31.6mm on the Verve+ 3!
I think that’s about all the contributing factors I can think of :)
ReplyDon Helms
6 months agoI noticed a bell on the Verve +3, what is the brand and where can I get one? I have a Verve +2 and need a bell. Thanks!
ReplyTyson Roehrkasse
6 months agoThe bell doesn’t have a brand on it that I remember… I actually completely forgot to mention it in my review! It’s a standard flick bell, so any bike shop should have one like it. If you want the exact same one you’d probably have to get it from a Trek shop :)
Replypaul clifford
5 months agoHi there,
Looking at the Trek website, the spec of the bike is different to the review. I can spot 3, the motor, the battery where Trek say 400w and the review says 500 and the saddle.
Can you clarify?
Thanks. Paul
ReplyCourt
5 months agoHi Paul, we try to measure everything by hand and blend what the bike brand lists or says on their official websites with what we hear from manufacturers (like Bosch). The official listings are that the motor is 250 watts (they don’t estimate a peak) but we think it’s above 400 watts… and we know that the torque is listed at 50 newton meters. The saddle and other accessories might change over the course of a year, believe it or not. There have been some supply chain issues this year that have caused delays and other times companies will just upgrade things based on designer input. I hope this helps, and I appreciate your comment :)
Replypaul
5 months agoThanks for the reply. I can see the difference is down to the US and EU specs are different.
The US bike has an upgraded battery and motor compared to the EU one. The EU one is more expensive which I find a little odd.
Paul
Brendan
5 months agoGreat review, Tyson. Thanks!
Both this review and the earlier review of the Trek Verve + 2 mention that the Bosch Active Line motors are torque-sensing motors which work best for more active riders. I’m in reasonably good physical shape but I’m also 72 years old and I haven’t ridden in years. I want to get back into cycling for exercise but its going to take me a while to get back into good cycling condition. Do you think the more demanding Bosch torque-sensing system work for me? Or would it be better to start with an e-bike with a cadence-sensing system?
ReplyCourt
5 months agoHi Brendan! Bosch uses an advanced multi sensor that measures cadence, rear wheel speed, and torque. It’s one of the most natural and reliable systems around. If you click up to the highest levels of assist, this should be satisfying and not create too much strain for you. I think it’s actually a really good fit in terms of power, efficiency, and lower noise if you are just riding around town. Bosch makes higher powered products for mountain biking, such as the Performance Line CX motor, which can be found on some of the other products we’ve covered here :)
ReplyBrendan
5 months agoThanks Court,
I’ll be doing most of my riding on the American River Bike Trail here in the Sacramento area, and that trail only drops 500 feet of elevation over 20+ miles. So it sounds like the Bosch would give me all the boost I need until I get my cycling legs back.
Dan
5 months agoI test rode the Verve+3 and loved it. Will wait for the 2021. Do you think there is any differences with the standard frame 2021? And, a big bummer was the seat would ROCK back and forth. In fact, all the Trek electric bikes had this problem which actually stopped me from buying it in the shop that day. Is this a known issue and should it be something to be concerned about?? Thanks.
ReplyCourt
5 months agoHuh, that’s interesting. I’m really surprised to hear about the saddle rocking… almost makes me wonder if they are using a system that intentionally does that for ergonomics or comfort? Do you think it has more to do with cheap hardware or not being tightened or something? Weird. Anyway, I have seen one 2021 Trek model, and you can check the review here, but that’s a super high-end model and might not reflect everything in the lineup. It really seems like they are getting better about standardizing parts and working the little kinks out of each model.
ReplyRobert Balch
5 months agoI just picked up a brand new from the factory verve+ 3. The walk feature works, BUT you need to:1 have a mode selected (eco, turbo, etc); 2. push the Walk button and then 3. push and hold the + button. the manual also talks about turning the lights off with some combination of button pushing.
ReplyCourt
5 months agoInteresting, thanks so much for this feedback Robert! I’m glad to hear that it’s working. I have noticed that some companies change their settings mid-season (or depending on the location). I’ve also heard that some shops can help adjust settings for major drive systems and displays (like Bosch here). Hope you enjoy the bike! It’s great to know that it can indeed work with walk assist!
ReplyPia Martinus
4 months agoI live in Uk and wondering about buying either this bike, the Verve 3+ , or the Verve 4+. Do you have any thoughts on this?
ReplyCourt
4 months agoHi! That’s a great question. While I’m not super familiar with the UK ebike market, I am a fan of Trek products in general. I own a non-electric Trek that has worked well, and I love their shops and customer service. Honestly, I feel like this brand has done an excellent job with their products in North America, offering reliable electronics from Bosch and a good range of frame sizes and colors. Depending on your budget and style preferences, I feel like either the Verve 3+ or 4+ would be a great choice. For comparison, you could explore CUBE and BULLS.
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