Trek Verve+ 5 Lowstep 2023
2023 E-bike
Estimate price |
5,453$
Weight | 27.7 kg E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 60mm -
Fork Suntour MOBIE
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Groupset Deore -
Suspension Hardtail -
Motor Bosch 250W 75Nm mid-drive -
Drivetrain 1 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
45cm
155cm - 166cm
50cm
164cm - 176cm
55cm
174cm - 187cm
60cm
185cm - 197cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Alpha Smooth Aluminium, Removable Integrated Battery, internal cable routing, Motor Armour, post-mount disc, 135x5 mm QR
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour Mobie 34, air spring, rebound and compression adjust, tapered alloy steerer, 100x15 mm thru axle, 60 mm travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore M5130
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore M5130, 10-speed
Cassette
Shimano LG400, 11-43, 10-speed
Crank
Size: S, M, ProWheel alloy, 170 mm; Size: L, XL, ProWheel alloy, 175 mm length
Chain
Shimano LG500, 9/10/11-speed
Pedals
Bontrager City pedals
Wheels
Front Hub
Bontrager sealed bearing, 32-hole, 15 mm alloy thru-axle
Rear Hub
Formula CL-52 alloy, 135x5 mm QR
Rims
Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve
Tires
Schwalbe Super Moto-X, reflective, wire bead, Greenguard protection, 650x62 mm
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano MT401 / MT420 hydraulic disc, 180 mm rotor
Cockpit
Stem
Size: S, M, adjustable aluminium, 31.8 mm, 90 mm length,; Size: L, XL, Alloy adjustable stem, 110 mm length
Handlebar
Alloy, 31.8 mm clamp, 25 mm rise, 630 mm width
Grips
Bontrager Satellite Elite, alloy lock-on
Seat
Saddle
Selle Royal ON relaxed
Seatpost
Ergotec PM705-N suspension
Motor & Battery
Motor
Bosch Performance Line Cruise, 250 W, 75 Nm, 20 mph (25 km/h in Europe)
Charger
Bosch standard 4A, 230V, smart system
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 45cm | 50cm | 55cm | 60cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.63 mm | 1.68 mm | 1.72 mm | 1.77 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 294 mm | 294 mm | 294 mm | 294 mm |
| Front Center | 648 mm | 661 mm | 673 mm | 685 mm |
| Rake | 31 mm | 36 mm | 40 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 95 mm | 95 mm | 95 mm | 95 mm |
| Stack | 636 mm | 655 mm | 674 mm | 692 mm |
| Reach | 391 mm | 391 mm | 391 mm | 391 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 593 mm | 604 mm | 616 mm | 627 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 440 mm | 500 mm | 550 mm | 600 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68.2 ° | 68.2 ° | 68.2 ° | 68.2 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 160 mm | 180 mm | 200 mm | 220 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 493 mm | 493 mm | 493 mm | 493 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1133 mm | 1146 mm | 1158 mm | 1171 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 155 cm | 164 cm | 174 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 166 cm | 176 cm | 187 cm | 197 cm |
About this model
Verve+ 5 Lowstep is a Trek E Verve model. Trek launched 49 e-bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Trek E Verve e-bikes models from 2023, here.
Model range prices
Trek Verve+ 1 Lowstep 2023 is the most affordable e-bike of this model and has a price of 2433$. On the other hand, Trek Verve+ 5 2023, is the most expensive and costs 4957$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Comfort e-bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Comfort e-bike is 1957$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Comfort e-bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your e-bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 4957$. If we compare this with the average Comfort e-bike cost we notice that the price is 153.3% higher.
Comfort e-bikes average weight
Comfort e-bikes weigh an average of 24.38 kg (53.75 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
With a weight of 27.7 kg (61.07 lbs), Trek e-bike is considerably heavier than average. In short, the average Comfort e-bike weight is 13.62% lower than this one.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The Verve+ 5 Lowstep comes factory-installed with the Suntour MOBIE fork. This has a travel range of 60mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Fork material
The fork on this e-bike is made out of aluminum, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the e-bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the Verve+ 5 Lowstep e-bike is equipped with the 700c aluminum model. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Trek Verve+ 5 Lowstep is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
There are 4 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 155 cm – 197 cm (5.09 ft – 6.46 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.