Trek Verve 2 Women’s 2018
2018 Urban
Estimate price |
519$
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 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
Wellgo nylon platform
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 | 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 completes the Trek Verve model. Trek launched 78 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Trek Verve bikes models from 2018, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Trek Verve 1 Women’s 2018 has a starting price of 399$. Trek Verve 3 2018 on the other hand is the most expensive at 619$.
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
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Comfort bike is 360$. However, you could also get a good Comfort bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2018 for 519$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Verve 2 Women’s price is 44.17% higher 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). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
much lighter than average, Verve 2 Women’s has a weight of 12.52 kg (27.6 lbs). In conclusion, the average Comfort bike weighs 20.69% more than Verve 2 Women’s.
Overview of components
Fork material
Verve 2 Women’s has an aluminum fork, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels size
The Verve 2 Women’s 2018 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. 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 Women’s has Rim brakes installed. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, they have problems in wet conditions.