Trek Verve+ 2 Review - $2.5k

[@ElectricBikeReview]

Bosch Purion control system overview: 15:35 Battery removal & overview: 19:08 Charger: 21:15 Ride test begins: 24:13 Motor closeups: 26:35

[@condareddy1239]

What's the Price

[@waynebowman5382]

Love this bike. I am 81 years old and have put 600 miles on my bike. Very good range ( 50+) miles in touring mode

[@dawdoo]

My local Trek dealer has told me that they generally recommend the low step version because it handles better due to the lower center of gravity. Haven't made the comparison, but did test the low step a few days ago and it was a really nice experience.

[@robertthomas5590]

Bought a step through last week and love it. I'm 75 and still want a good workout with that backup power.

[@spencerrobinson5385]

WALK MODE does work! Not sure if anyone has already posted this but first push the bottom underside "walk button". WALK now shows on the display. "Then" push the + button and the bike starts moving. (Here in Canada anyway)!

[@magicmark456]

Just bought it TODAY!! Thanks so much for the review. With so many exiles out there, I was overwhelmed with all the specs and tech-talk. You simplified it in plain talk, and I’m now convinced; I made the right choice!!

[@GoatForceGaming]

I just tested one out today. Are you still happy with your purchase a year later?

[@magicmark456]

@@GoatForceGaming yes, my Trek Verve 2+ I purchased in June 2020 and I now have 1245 miles on it. I love this bike! It’s comfortable, smooth and very reliable. I ride it mostly on paved surfaces. It was the best purchase I’ve made in the past few years (my stimulus check helped with that!).

[@GoatForceGaming]

@@magicmark456 That's tremendous. Thank you so much for your reply. I think I've found the bike I'm going to go with. Cheers!

[@ar3zondo]

Can't go wrong with Trek, Had rear wheel rim cracks at spokes , Trek cover it with new rims, furthermore Battery give out after 3 years ,Trek didn't cover it but submitted claim with Bosch an they did cover it with new battery . EXCELLENT COMPANY.

[@FlyRidesUSA]

The Bosch Active is so dope. Feels natural, but provides a ton of power and it increases your range so much. I'd highly recommend a bike with this motor to people who don't need a ton of assistance. The Performance Line on bikes like the Gazelle are great options as well if you're looking to increase your range

[@blainjohnson1893]

Fly Rides Electric Bikes is that motor good for a place with a lot of hills? It’s not as strong right?

[@sandiegoflyrides7348]

Agreed!

[@FlyRidesUSA]

@@blainjohnson1893 The Active line isn't quite as strong. It depends on how much effort you want to put in, but the 40nm is certainly better than nothing!

[@FlyRidesUSA]

@henry fandav That's a very Londonesque bike! Good choice!

[@ElectricBikeReview]

Hi Blain, I prefer the Performance Line motors, or at least the Active Line Plus. I have found past versions of the very base Active Line to be minimal in terms of support for big climbs :)

[@jeeprats1]

Absolutely a great review just bought the bike today so this video saved me a lot of reading the manual.

[@darrylswanson1199]

I was looking at this bike yesterday. Wasn’t ready to pull the trigger but after this absolutely thorough(by far!) review I’m now 98% there.

[@Taylord444]

i have one, it is awesome! just learned to replace a flat tire yesterday! i have put on 1,100 miles on it in just a few months of owning it! amazing bike. I love the pedal assist!

[@darrylswanson1199]

I did end up purchasing it. Put on a little over 100 miles so far(we’re getting lucky weather). Only major complaint is the water bottle location. Too high up to get my large water bottle in and out easily. Should be lower on the seat post.

[@briandubreuil5767]

Thanks foe the great review. One small quibble. Many of us who are switching to Ebikes are doing so for help going up hills. You touched on it a bit but I think all your reviews should have a section riding up hills so we can see how it performs. It’s great to get the rundown on all the features but how am Ebike handles hills is the key factor.

[@mmcgrat]

Randomly searched for a review of the Verve+ 2 and was delighted to see you're (like me!) in Fort Collins, CO :-) Thanks for your comprehensive review.

[@pedalingpete626]

Had the 2021 for a month now. Great bike overall. Minuses-some vibration in the higher gears. Might be a loose chain. Go to 26:50 and watch the chain bounce. Touch points. Grips and saddle are very comfortable. The pedals are garbage. They accentuate the vibration, have a tiny surface area, and are too close together. Replace as soon as you can with bigger platforms, and add pedal extensions in order to move the pedals away from the motor and frame. My personal power increased dramatically. Those pedals are almost welded to the cranks with red locktite. Remove the cranks from the motor before you attempt to remove the pedals so as not to damage the motor. It will take a hefty wrench, and lot of banging with a hammer. Don't bother trying the allen wrench slot. The front light is far too weak to use at night, and is positioned poorly. So low, most of the light hits the fender, not the road. Find an alternative.

[@scotteger6271]

Interesting thing about thread locker…if you apply heat it helps greatly. Setup a blow dryer and don’t go crazy but blow warm air in the area you’re trying to loosen…it will re-liquify the dried loctite…no hammering or heavy torque needed. I learned this years ago with delicate pocket knife pivot screws.

[@IainHendry]

This is a great bike (I have it). It's smooth and sturdy, like all Trek bikes. The one really big downside that I see they still haven't addressed is the terrible wiring job for the front headlight (you can see it at 7:00 easily in your video). Mine came from the factory just wrapped in electrical tape and was sketchy. I re-did it all with heat-shrink tubing but it looks like they still haven't come up with a professional solution. On a bike worth several thousand dollars that's inexcusable.

[@janschroder1559]

I totally agree, it looks cheap.

[@ibimani1593]

How many mile does it goes?

[@rzu7120]

A few years ago, I was riding an inexpensive Schwinn bike without any suspension. I hit a pothole and broke a bone in my hand. I now try to only ride bikes with a suspension fork, or really loosen my grip on the handlebars when riding over rough pavement, so my hands don’t take all of the shock. Great review, by the way!

[@FlyRidesUSA]

This is a great little piece of advice. Even without crashing bikes can be hazardous in the wrong conditions. Always good to take whatever precautions one can to avoid injury. Thanks!

[@ElectricBikeReview]

Yeah, I really appreciate suspension and am reminded of the time my uncle hit a deep pothole (that was disguised by water) and fell off of his ebike. He actually broke his arm... I think he was riding the Stromer ST1 Limited at high speed, and it doesn't have suspension either :O

[@jhhorvath1]

The WALK mode does work. Hit the WALK button, then depress and hold the PLUS (+) button. As long as you hold the PLUS button, the bike will WALK. Let go of the PLUS button and the WALK function ceases.

[@ataraxia9959]

The Verve+3 has the walk assist and it's powerful. On a flat smooth surface I almost have to jog to keep up with it! If you're considering the +2 and have an extra $500 to spare you might want to consider the +3. It has a bit more power and an upgraded battery that's hidden in the frame.

[@C0re2uu]

I just bought a Verve+ 2. It has walk mode enabled. I asked the Trek rep about it and he said a while ago it wasn't enabled but all new bikes should have it when you pick one up.

[@phylliscleary2287]

I want a removable battery to bring inside because of hot Florida weather!

[@GoatForceGaming]

Your review video is tremendous. I test road one of these today and it was tremendous. This video helps supplement the info I received at the shop. Making a decision on the bike soon. Big investment, but it seems like I could very happily own this bike for 15+ years.

[@BarryWorrell]

I have a Verve+ and love it. With no power, it is easy to ride. The disk brakes are incredible. High Quality bike.

[@alexanderharding]

People say it's underpowered are funny. Sure it's underpowered if you want to go 20mph all the time up a steep hill with 100% assistance. But with this bike I can go up a VERY VERY steep hill in first or second gear at 5-7 mph and barely need any pedal pressure, it just goes. You just need to slow down a bit, just like you would on a regular non-ebike. This bike will have you going 15-18 mph most of the time anyways with minimal pedalling.

[@alexanderharding]

And by very very steep hill I mean keep your weight forward otherwise you might do a wheelie!

[@kylewist7745]

As a Trek Verve+ owner and daily rider, I can completely affirm this is absolutely the case.

[@tribequest9]

preach! since when did riding a bike become a pleasure cruise?

[@scottj8791]

I have a Verve +2 and don't ride it above SPORT, and only use SPORT when doing a larger hill. Very happy with the bike.

[@daveroush4896]

Thank you for the review

[@WilliamMorrisMusic]

I bought the previous Verve+ model (based on your original review), which has been really good overall. I'm not sure this offers anything worth the upgrade but would still make a good first ebike for someone.

[@colombianflag717]

Best review ever, very clear.

[@gsdlvr123]

Nice!!!!! My wife and I went to the Trek Store to buy her a mountain bike last week - she ended up getting the Rosco 8. The Trek employees are great, lots of info and the ability to bring it in to be serviced is a big plus for us. She wanted to add some lights, and a few other things and they took care of all that right then and there. She asked me if I wanted to try an E Bike and I wasn't interested but thought about getting my son one - he is in college. My wife test drove the Dual Sport +2 and liked it. We were thinking about it and the next day I went to the store to look at it for me, as she really wanted me to get one. I have bad knees and was afraid it would be too hard on my old body (Boomer Gen). I looked at your review among others as the Trek Store had these on sale - I'm sure because the newer model is out. I rode it and was shocked at how the assist from the motor made it possible for me to ride. They sold me the bike for 100 bucks less than the Dual Sport +2...so I had my wife come and look...she liked it too, so we bought her one as well. We are still going to get my son the Dual Sport +2 version when the semester begins. Your review was terrific - easy to understand (to someone who isn't familiar with bikes). Hopefully Trek is sponsoring you.

[@patts552]

Very descriptive review. Hit all the points without a lot of extra commentary. Pick my verve 2 next week.

[@zero5uk]

Everything seems ideal. Thew review is superb & detailed but the elephant in the room: bike weight. At 22.5kg / 50lbs if you're carrying up/in/out of a house/stairs then it's a big thing to consider.

[@ronniekotler9265]

You definitely have some great reviews. Thank you just order one for my wife today

[@tonysanders6148]

I just ordered the 2021 step thru model. This was a really great review. Very clear on what I can expect. I am an older rider and hope the step thru will allow me to mount a load on the back rack and not require swinging my leg over. Step thru colors not as vibrant tho.

[@markbraun1511]

Press walk and + at the same time to put in walk mode.

[@dbmckay4334]

This is a great review and very informative. I agree with everything his says and my wife and I love this bike. Almost too simple to use and understand. Turbo mode will keep you going....

[@tomherron4334]

Great review. I wonder if there will be some nice deals on the original Verve+ now that this is out.

[@ElectricBikeReview]

Good question, Tom! I was under the impression that Trek had sold out of the Verve+ because it was so popular... does your local shop have some in stock still?

[@tomherron4334]

ElectricBikeReview.com I’m going to check them out tomorrow if I have a chance after work.

[@YudiJ]

@@tomherron4334 my local store has it for $2100 (verve + the older version) should I get that?

[@janschroder1559]

@@YudiJ , jump on it !

[@cyclistedeLongueuil]

Great review. After looking at quite a few of your reviews, I might go with this one. I'a a avid commuter (4,000 miles/year) abd the first reason for buying an e-bike in for getting a bit of assist during my Montreal winter commute (20 miles every day) with the temperature often between 5F (-15C) and -4 (-20C). How much power should I expect to lose because of the cold, on a ECO mode let's say?

[@fuzy74]

Just bought a couple Verve +3s. This review helpful in decision. On the 3 the walk mode works. Short of a flat tire don’t know what I would use it for.

[@RitaD0724]

Where did you find the Verve+ 3s??? I cannot find one anywhere in a small step-through.

[@jhhorvath1]

The lights CAN be turned on and off by holding the PLUS button down.

[@jimwortham8634]

Thanks for posting did good job wish you had got to the real point most of us are interested is how much does it cost how fast we will go how far it'll go that's the main thing

[@davidmorrill4250]

The step-through version does have bottle mounting on the middle pillar :-)

[@TysonRoehrkasse]

That's awesome to hear!

[@dawdoo]

On the larger frames yes, but not on the small sized frame 😟

[@janschroder1559]

With my step thru, if you wear baggy shorts, the shorts will pull the bottle right out of the bottle holder. Especially at a red light & the bottle rolls down the pavement.

[@gbird5000]

Great review! You've got me thinking about a trek ebike now

[@TysonRoehrkasse]

Thanks! Me too, I was wishing I didn't have to give it back...

[@MrJuniormikey]

Prep scratch with rubbing alcohol, and put some clear nail polish on it. Works great even for cars.

[@Mark5ive5]

Did you just say Alivio is the top tier Shimano groupset? I almost spit out my drink when you said that.

[@cnessa206]

Very helpful review

[@latortugapicante719]

did you ever figure out how to turn the light off? i was curious about this. Just got the same bike and was wondering

[@FancyaBevMate]

I'm still disappointed with the poor lighting on all e bikes my 2019 sduro trekking 7.0 has a sky beamer 100 lumens and its really not good enough. I have fitted two niterider 850s (mini) and whilst the 3rd power setting is overkill having two along with the sky beamer on medium setting means I'm seen as well as me being able to see. Not everyone rides in cities and the fact that my bike is a semi off road bike it's utterly useless for trail riding. These manufacturers need to start fitting decent lighting along with a daytime running function as these bikes aren't cheap. Cheers

[@kevinsprague7872]

Well done !

[@csdmlvjnfkvjdn]

Guys can you review husqvarna. Their e-bikes look amazing. Not sure if they are available in the states but would like see atleast some review on it

[@ElectricBikeReview]

That's a great request! Yes, I really like the look of their bikes and would love to do some test riding :)

[@MyLifeInTheDesert]

Can you upgrade the motor on this trek to the performance line ? I am now commuting 22 miles round trip to work and I’d like a little more speed and assistance

[@jesteraero]

Local dealer has a new model from 2021 still available.Would this be a good buy at $930 usd new

[@natalieelliotthandy229]

Hi- we just bought a verve+2. We’re there changes to the bike between 20 and 21 models. Mine is brand new with plastic fenders but my husband is brand new but has the aluminum fenders. Otherwise looks the same. Also- what terrains work best for this bike. We are in Roanoke, Va and have greenways (which are great) but are unsure about gravel, pressed dirt/gravel, fire roads, ect.

[@margaretradek971]

Hi... I am live in a hilly terrain. Will I burn out the motor with more uphill assist?

[@LuisGonzalez-bj4il]

I just bought one these the otherday

[@ropeysubstance1719]

how many miles can you get on this when it's kept on the the higher assist settings like turbo or sport?

[@davidhowes527]

So I live in Fort Collins and weigh 184 lbs. Can anyone tell me if this bike will allow me to ride Centennial Drive? If you don't know the road by that name, it is the "Skyline Drive" between the Horsetooth Reservoir and the city. I've only rode it under my own power when I was younger going south to north.

[@ElectricBikeReview]

Hi David! Yes I definitely think it would get you up that hill. I know exactly what you’re talking about because I grew up around that area :) Since this is a pedal assist model, you will need to pedal, but the Bosch motor is very capable.

[@rosiehudson7411]

Is it possible to substitute the 500 Powerpack for the default 400 Powerpack?

[@tracywagers1399]

How many watts is the motor

[@allnations360]

How long does it take to charge the battery from flat to full?

[@MrAurelioCantu]

HOW FAR?? HOW FAST?? TWO VERY SIMPLE QUESTIONS; You should answer at the beginning of every new model!! 🤔🤨

[@RitaD0724]

The Verve+ 3 is not available until September, so I'm told by Trek.

[@Billa893]

What brand helmet were you using on this video? Thank you.

[@BaltasarShepard]

What kind of glasses are those?

[@TysonRoehrkasse]

They are Gunnar blue light reduction glasses, I actually primarily use them for computer work as they help so much with extended screen time. I don't usually wear them for cycling but I wanted something to protect my eyes from the cold a bit and didn't want to wear sunglasses. They worked pretty well!

[@micktaylor5024]

Why are people asking a question when they know they cannot hear the answer. I miss Court.

[@susanradzilowski856]

Does Trek still sell this bike? Can't seem to find it on their site. Thanks!

[@TysonRoehrkasse]

They sure do! Here it is: www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/hybrid-bikes/electric-hybrid-bikes/verve/verve-2/p/28299/

[@joegowac4617]

Is this only for street rides. I have a park near me with flat , hard dirt/ground in the woods - not sure if thats "Too off road ' for this ...

[@SteelCipher]

I know this is 11 months late, but I bought this recently and couldn't resist busting it out on the trail. Been through mud, dirt, rocks, and water with it and it's handled brilliantly.

[@brianhenriksen2660]

I bought my Trek Verve 2 Step through bike a year ago I have had no problems with it other than I had to put a little bit of super glue in the kickstand bolt because it was coming loose a couple times but overall great bike

[@janschroder1559]

Yeah those tires didn't help me with my 2019 model, was pulling into a bank parking lot (black top) it had just stoped raining. In turbo mode intered the bank parking lot with a decline in the pavement, then turning left to a incline to the bank tellers. Once I turned left, the only thing I can think of my front tire hydroplaned. I went down in slow motion, needless to say this 65 year old body of mine didn't like that. Results were a Broken Left Knee, & a Broken Left Ankle. So basically I think these TIRES SUCK .

[@ota024]

Wanna create the most amazing ebike ? Find a good/decent used bike with at least front suspension. Get a 500Watt hub motor kit. Use all 3 front sprokets together with 6 or 9 rear cassete/freewheel sprockets. Mid drive is only good for mtb's. City/commute ebikes should have rear hub, or 250watt front hub. Personally I don't need an eBike 😂 But this is almost good, it should had ay least front suspension.

[@chrisstocke5078]

At 2:44-2:50. He says class 1 pedal assist 28 mph..? correction that’s 20 Mph.. 🤔

[@randomstuff53078]

Do you even have to pedal when the motor is going or can you just ride?

[@djraulcee]

you have to pedal!

[@scotteger6271]

Class 1 bike with no throttle so you’ll always be pedaling unless you’re coasting down a hill or something

[@daverose2012]

Showed this video to Greta thunburg She approves

[@ElectricBikeReview]

Cool, I really enjoyed this video she put out kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4amdZJoacisnbM

[@workingrich8464]

Love the bike BUT chain problems are real and not easy to fix.

[@chuckwalla2967]

What's the problem?

[@workingrich8464]

Took three trips to get it fixed. Free of charge. Otherwise fine except for stem problems with handlebars too loose and too hard to fix. I am used to stem issue but I have to carry a tool every where. Overall bike is pretty good.

[@Martin_HD28]

Nice bike unless you ride around hilly areas. Active line motor also under powered for my taste. that said I'm go about 205 lbs.

[@AI-Consultant]

which do you prefer then

[@luigicagiva4696]

Chic everyday bike. In terms of equipment there is room for improvment. But i woult buy it anyway. Unfortunately, dont find it in Germany. WTF.

[@shaldonthomas]

Overprice because of the brand name

[@cramerlong2276]

Not really How is it Overpriced : A normal Trek Verve is 800.00

[@bretts5571]

Theres no throttle though...

[@a2audrey]

An eBike for those that hate eBikes, lol

[@CaptApril123]

I had an ebike 12 years ago (not a e-scooter but bicycle)..it was fun but damn heavy.. gravitated back to single speed and internal hub but I'd like another one just for commuting and stuff. Since you can still ride this like a regular bike i'll have to go check it out don't want to twist a throttle but would like to flatten some hills.

[@johnpeter4184]

No one wants close ups of your mug we wanna see the bike and know its specs.

[@meenumac9923]

Very long story instead of practical riding experience.

[@richimorrison1915]

Don't buy a trek when it breaks just throw it away. Customer service sucks

[@owensrayfeilds6800]

you show more your face than the bike,,,please show more about the bike,,,i had to go forward the whole video...

[@toadinthehole8085]

Must be a nice world to have money 🙄

[@cramerlong2276]

Lazonby Bear *Why don't you have $$$$?*

[@toadinthehole8085]

@@cramerlong2276 I have a personality disorder which has prevented me from working. This ist been felt with by my GP doctor. Funding issues am told. If I go in there I will probably start ranting and raving. I believe I've become to hard to deal with. But most upsetting is how hard it is to stay above water. I once jokeed to my step dad in 1989 about a kids who's house I stayed at, asked his mum for some supper, his mum turn to him and said I think there is a tin of baked beans in the cupboard. To my amazement there was one tin of baked beans in their cupboard.. I didn't stay the night but half way through the nightI ran home to the luxury home I was privileged to live in wanting for nothing every thing taken care of.. Shocked I was... I recently have come to realise that this is more or less me. Scraping by not been able to buy the essentials. Its a terrible situation for anyone to be in. That kid didn't deserve that.

[@cramerlong2276]

@@toadinthehole8085 *You need to turn to Christ* God is patient : But chastises those he calls : Seriously

[@tribequest9]

it is nice, very nice.

[@jackdaniels2905]

No throttle? No thanks.

[@ropeysubstance1719]

ur overweight huh? bikes have pedals. not a throttle. go buy a motorcycle

[@dutchdryfly]

You should brush up on your knowledge of bike brands. Only 3 brands 🤣

[@StephenRain-v1u]

Do you have to assemble these yourself?

[@ElectricBikeReview]

Mike here, fortunately with Trek, you can opt to have the bike picked up fully assembled at a local store, or you can have it delivered with only a very small amount of assembly, specifically Trek says this about the delivery process: How easy will it be to build? We’ve worked to make final assembly as quick and simple as possible. Everything will be pre-tuned and adjusted, so you'll just need to follow our video or written instructions to install the front wheel, handlebars, and pedals. Every tool you’ll need comes in the box, including a pedal wrench, a torque key, and a shock pump for bikes with air shocks. You’ll just need a floor pump to inflate your tires!

[@StephenRain-v1u]

@@ElectricBikeReview thanks! They have one for pickup locally. I have epilepsy so I can’t drive so I’m thinking about buying this and using to get to and from work. Only an 8 mile ride there.