The Verve 1 Equipped Lowstep is a hybrid bike designed for comfort and confidence on recreational rides. It has a lightweight lowstep aluminium frame that makes it easier to mount and dismount, mechanical disc brakes that provide stopping power in any weather and wide tyres for extra stability. And it comes equipped with loads of useful features for everyday riding, like lights, mudguards and a rear MIK-compatible rack.
It's right for you if...
Comfort is king. You want to ride roads and paths on a bike that keeps you in a more upright riding posture, has comfort-forward details like a gel saddle and comes with everything you need to ride straight away besides a helmet.
The tech you get
An all-new lightweight aluminium frame with a lowstep design that makes it easy to mount and dismount, a sleek headset with cable integration for clean looks, 16 speeds to help you conquer varied terrain, wider 40c tyres for added stability and confidence, comfort-first touchpoints like a gel saddle and ergonomic grips, powerful mechanical disc brakes and a geometry that keeps you in a comfortable, upright riding position. Plus, it comes equipped with everything you need to ride, like mudguards, lights, a kickstand, a lock and a rear MIK-compatible rack.
The final word
A lightweight frame, comfort-focused design and ride-ready accessories make this bike a great choice for anyone who wants to get more enjoyment out of recreational rides.
Specifications
*spec applies to all sizes unless otherwise noted
| Frame | Alpha Gold Aluminium, internal cable routing, flat-mount disc, rack and mudguard mounts, 135x5 mm QR |
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| Fork | Verve Disc, post mount, Steel legs, steel steerer, 460mm axle-to-crown, ThruSkew |
Wheels
| Hub front | Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100 mm QR |
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| Skewer front | 130x5 mm QR, ThruSkew |
| Hub rear | Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5 mm QR |
| Skewer rear | 156x5 mm QR |
| Rim | Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Presta valve |
| Spokes | 14 g stainless steel, black |
| Tyre | Bontrager H2 Comp, reflective strip, wire bead, 30 tpi, 700x40 mm |
| Max tyre size | 700x50mm |
Drivetrain
| *Shifter |
Size: S, M, L Shimano EF500, 2-speed |
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Size: S, M, L Shimano EF500, 8-speed |
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| Front derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY606, 31.8/34.9 mm clamp, top swing, dual pull |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Acera M3020-8, 40T max cog |
| Crank | Forged alloy, 46/30, chainguard, 170 mm length |
| Bottom bracket | Sealed cartridge, 68 mm |
| Cassette | Shimano 8-speed, 12-32T |
| Chain | KMC Z8.3 |
| Pedal | Wellgo nylon platform |
| Max. chainring size | 1x: 42T, 2x: 36/22 |
Components
| Saddle | Selle Royal Loire |
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| Seatpost | Bontrager alloy, 27.2 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length |
| Handlebar | Trek Urban, alloy, 25.4 mm, comfort sweep, 45 mm rise, 620 mm width |
| Grips | Bontrager Satellite |
| Stem | Bontrager alloy, 25.4 mm clamp, 10-degree, 90 mm length |
| Brake | Tektro MD-M280 mechanical disc |
| *Brake rotor |
Size: S, M, L Tektro, 6-bolt, 160mm |
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Size: S, M, L Tektro wave, 6-bolt, 160 mm |
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| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes: 160 mm front and rear |
Accessories
| *Light |
Size: S, M, L Spanninga SOLO |
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Size: S, M, L AXA Greenline 35, USB rechargeable |
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| Kickstand | Alloy, rear-mount kickstand |
| Cargo rack | Alloy rear rack, 25 kg max weight |
| *Mudguard |
Size: S, M, L SKS plastic, rear |
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Size: S, M, L SKS plastic, front |
Weight
| Weight | M - 16.40 kg / 36.16 lbs |
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| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb). |
We reserve the right to make changes to the product information contained on this site at any time without notice, including with respect to equipment, specifications, models, colours, materials and pricing. Due to supply chain issues, compatible parts may be substituted at any time without notice.
Bike and frame weights are based on pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.
