Trek Verve 2 2019
2019 Urban
Estimate price |
569$
Weight | 12.59 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Altus, Tourney -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Rim
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
LG
174cm - 187cm
MD
164cm - 177cm
SM
154cm - 167cm
XL
185cm - 197cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Alpha Gold Aluminum, DuoTrap S compatible, rack & fender mounts
Suspension Fork
Alloy w/lowrider mounts
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus M310
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY71
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus EF500, 8 speed
Cassette
Shimano HG31, 11-32, 8 speed
Crank
Forged alloy, 48/38/28 w/chainguard
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
Chain
KMC Z7
Pedals
Bontrager Satellite City
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula FM21 alloy
Rear Hub
Alloy
Rims
Bontrager Connection alloy, 32h
Tires
Bontrager H5, 700x45c
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro alloy linear-pull
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, adjustable rise, Blendr compatible
Handlebar
Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm comfort sweep
Grips
Bontrager Satellite, ergonomic
Headset
1-1/8?, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings
Seat
Saddle
Bontrager padded
Seatpost
Alloy, adjustable suspension, 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | LG | MD | SM | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.33 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.51 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 292 mm | 292 mm | 292 mm | 292 mm |
| Front Center | 614 mm | 614 mm | 627 mm | 640 mm |
| Rake | 55 mm | 54 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Trail | 66 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm |
| Stack | 524 mm | 540 mm | 578 mm | 602 mm |
| Reach | 393 mm | 393 mm | 393 mm | 398 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 574 mm | 585 mm | 604 mm | 618 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 71 ° | 70.5 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 381 mm | 445 mm | 508 mm | 572 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 85 mm | 100 mm | 140 mm | 165 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 463 mm | 463 mm | 463 mm | 463 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1068 mm | 1068 mm | 1081 mm | 1094 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Standover Height | 682 mm | 722 mm | 771 mm | 818 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 174 cm | 164 cm | 154 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 187 cm | 177 cm | 167 cm | 197 cm |
About this model
Verve 2 completes the Trek Verve model. Trek launched 78 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Trek Verve bikes models from 2019, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Trek Verve 1 Women’s 2019 is the cheapest bike model and costs 449$. Trek Verve 3 2019 is the most expensive one and costs 669$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Comfort bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Comfort bike is 360$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Comfort bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Trek released this model in 2019, its price was 569$. In conclusion, this bike price is 58.06% higher than the price of the average Comfort bike.
Average weight for Comfort bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Comfort bike, we get 15.11 kg (33.31 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
much lighter than average, Verve 2 has a weight of 12.59 kg (27.76 lbs). In other words, this model is 20.02% lighter than the average Comfort bike.
Verve 2 components
Fork material
Verve 2 has an aluminum fork, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Verve 2 model has 700c aluminum wheels. 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
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Trek Verve 2 has Rim brakes installed. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.
Sizes
Verve 2 comes in 4 sizes, that range from 174 cm – 197 cm (5.71 ft – 6.46 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.