VERVE 2 DISC LOWSTEP IS A HYBRID BIKE DESIGNED FOR COMFORT AND FUN ON COMMUTES, CRUISES, AND FITNESS RIDES. IT HAS A LOT OF THOUGHTFUL FEATURES THAT MAKE FOR A CONFIDENT AND COMFORTABLE RIDE, LIKE A LOWSTEP GEOMETRY THAT MAKES IT EASY TO MOUNT AND DISMOUNT, A SUSPENSION SEATPOST, AND DISC BRAKES THAT PERFORM IN ANY WEATHER.
OVERVIEW
It's right for you if...
You're ready to get outside more, and want a hybrid bike with comfort-minded details, a wide range of gears for hills, powerful brakes, and enough versatility to conquer commutes, workouts, and more.
The tech you get
A lightweight aluminum frame with mounts for a rack and fenders, a lowstep design that makes it especially easy to mount and dismount, a reliable Shimano CUES drivetrain with 9 speeds so you'll never have to pedal too hard or too soft, powerful disc brakes, an adjustable stem, a padded saddle, wide tires for extra stability, a road-smoothing suspension seatpost, and a geometry that keeps you in a comfortable, upright riding posture.
The final word
Verve 2 Disc Lowstep is a comfortable hybrid with impressive braking power and durable parts that will hold up mile after mile. It's a great bike for a range of recreational riders, from first-timers and commuters to veteran riders looking to get back into the saddle.
SPECS
| *Please note - spec applies to all sizes unless listed separately | |
| Frameset | |
| Frame |
Alpha Gold Aluminum, internal cable routing, flat mount disc, rack & fender mounts, 135x5mm QR
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| Fork |
Verve alloy, steel steerer, internal brake routing, 460mm axle-to-crown, ThruSkew
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| Wheels | |
| Hub front |
Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR
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| Skewer front | 130x5mm QR, ThruSkew |
| Hub rear |
Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR
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| Skewer rear | 156x5mm QR |
| Rim |
Bontrager Connection, alloy, double-wall, 32-hole, schrader valve
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| Spokes | 14g stainless steel |
| Tire | |
| Max tire size | 700x50mm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Shifter | Shimano U4000, 9 speed |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Crank | |
| Bottom bracket | Sealed cartridge, 68mm |
| Cassette |
Shimano LINKGLIDE LG300, 11-46, 9 speed
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| Chain |
Shimano LG500, 9/10/11 speed
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| Pedal | Bontrager City pedals |
| Max chainring size | 1x: 42T, 2x: 36/22 |
| Components | |
| Saddle | Bontrager Boulevard |
| Seatpost | |
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*Handlebar
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Size: XS, S, M
Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, comfort sweep, 620mm width |
| Grips | Bontrager Satellite |
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*Stem
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| Brake rotor | Tektro, 6-bolt, 160mm |
| Brake Set | Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc |
| Rotor size |
Max brake rotor sizes: 160mm front & rear
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| Weight | |
| Weight | M - 13.65 kg / 30.1 lbs |
| Weight limit |
This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 300 pounds (136 kg).
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SIZING GUIDE AND GEOMETRY
| Size | Rider Height | Inseam |
|---|---|---|
| XS |
147 - 155 cm 4'10" - 5'1" |
69 - 73 cm 27" - 29" |
| S |
155 - 165 cm 5'1" - 5'5" |
72 - 78 cm 28" - 31" |
| M |
165 - 175 cm 5'5" - 5'9" |
77 - 83 cm 30" - 33" |
| L |
175 - 186 cm 5'9" - 6'1" |
82 - 88 cm 32" - 35" |
All measurements provided in cm unless otherwise noted.
| Frame size letter | XS | S | M | L |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
| A — Seat tube | 35 | 44 | 50 | 55 |
| B — Seat tube angle | 74.5° | 73.5° | 72.0° | 72.0° |
| C — Head tube length | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| D — Head angle | 70.5° | 70.5° | 70.5° | 70.5° |
| E — Effective top tube | 54.6 | 56.8 | 59.4 | 60.4 |
| F — Bottom bracket height | 30.1 | 30.1 | 30.1 | 30.1 |
| G — Bottom bracket drop | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| H — Chainstay length | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 |
| I — Offset | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| J — Trail | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| K — Wheelbase | 108 | 109.6 | 110.5 | 111 |
| L — Standover | 63.1 | 65.4 | 68.2 | 69.4 |
| M — Frame reach | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39.2 |
| N — Frame stack | 61.5 | 63.4 | 64.4 | 65.3 |