Trek Verve 2 Women’s 2017
2017 Urban
Estimate price |
549$
Weight | 12.52 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
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Alpha Gold Aluminum, Stagger type, 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 EF500, 8 speed
Cassette
Shimano HG31, 11-32, 8 speed
Crank
Forged alloy, 48/38/28 w/chainguard
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
Pedals
Nylon platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula FM21 alloy
Rear Hub
Alloy
Rims
Bontrager AT-750 double-walled alloy
Tires
Bontrager H5, 700x45c
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro alloy linear-pull
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, adjustable rise, Blendr compatible
Handlebar
Bontrager alloy, 25.4mm, 15mm rise
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 | 13.5" | 16" | 19" | 21" |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.55 mm | 1.55 mm | 1.51 mm | 1.63 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 292 mm | 292 mm | 292 mm | 292 mm |
| Front Center | 614 mm | 622 mm | 632 mm | 648 mm |
| Rake | 61 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Trail | 66 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm |
| Stack | 580 mm | 592 mm | 592 mm | 639 mm |
| Reach | 373 mm | 383 mm | 393 mm | 393 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 562 mm | 587 mm | 597 mm | 626 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 70 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 330 mm | 406 mm | 483 mm | 533 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 145 mm | 155 mm | 155 mm | 205 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 463 mm | 463 mm | 463 mm | 463 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1068 mm | 1076 mm | 1086 mm | 1102 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Standover Height | 687 mm | 724 mm | 764 mm | 806 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
Verve 2 Women’s belongs to the Trek Verve model. There are 78 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Trek Verve bikes models from 2017, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Trek Verve 1 Women’s 2017 has a starting price of 439$. Trek Verve 3 2017 on the other hand is the most expensive at 659$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Comfort bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Comfort bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 360$. However, you could also get a good Comfort bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
When Trek released this model in 2017, its price was 549$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Verve 2 Women’s price is 52.5% more expensive than the average cost of a Comfort bike.
Comfort bikes average weight
Comfort bikes have an average weight of 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.
With a weight of 12.52 kg (27.6 lbs), Trek bike is much lighter than average. In short, the average Comfort bike weight is 20.69% higher than this one.
Verve 2 Women’s components
Fork material
The fork is made out of aluminum, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Wheels size
The Verve 2 Women’s 2017 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Verve 2 Women’s has Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.