Cadillac or Comfort Bike? | 2021 Trek Verve 1 Hybrid Review and Weight

The Trek Verve is a seriously comfy bike. It uses an upright position, cushy tires, and an aluminum frame to keep you refreshed while riding. In this video we check out all these features and how the bike has changed for the 2021 model year. Price and more info: https://bit.ly/3mPXsVi

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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:38 Trek Verve
1:00 Upright & Comfort Position
2:15 Handlebars & Adjustment
3:00 Seat
3:25 Aluminum Frame
4:23 21-Speed Gears
5:00 Disc Brakes
5:37 Wheels & Tires
6:12 How to Shift
6:38 Weight
6:50 Conclusion

Info from Trek:
*Details*
Verve 1 Disc is an introductory hybrid bike designed for comfort and confidence on recreational rides. It has a lightweight aluminum frame, disc brakes that provide stopping power in any weather, and wide tires for extra stability. This ride is dependable, affordable, and full of features that make for comfortable everyday adventures.

*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 posture and has comfort-forward details like a padded seat and the widest, most stable tires in the hybrid bike family.

*The tech you get*
A lightweight aluminum frame with mounts for a rack and fenders, 21 speeds to help you conquer varied terrain, ergonomic grips, a Bontrager padded saddle, wider 45c tires for added stability, powerful disc brakes, and a geometry that keeps you in a comfortable, upright riding posture.

*The final word*
Verve 1 Disc delivers quality comfort at an unbeatable value. The lightweight frame, impressive braking power, durable parts, and comfort-forward design make this bike a great choice for anyone who wants to get more enjoyment out of recreational rides.

*Why you'll love it*
- Verve's upright geometry puts you in the perfect position to see the world around you
- This bike brings people together—attach a trailer and tow your kids, meet up with friends to cruise the bike path, or commute to the office with coworkers
- Disc brakes perform well in any weather, let you slow down or stop faster, and require less effort to activate than rim brakes
- Like every Verve, it's backed by Trek's Lifetime warranty, which means you get a companion for life

*Specs*
Frame Alpha Gold Aluminum, rack & fender mounts, DuoTrap S compatible, IS disc brake mount
Fork Verve Steel, threaded steel steerer, IS disc mount, 460mm axle-to-crown
Headset 1-1/8" threaded, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings
Axles Front: 100mm QR
Rear: 135mm QR
Rims/Wheels Bontrager Connection, alloy, double-wall, 32-hole, schrader valve
Hubs Front: Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt
Rear: Formula DC-31, alloy, 6-bolt, 6/7/8-speed freewheel
Spokes 14g, stainless steel, silver
Tires Bontrager H5, wire bead, 30 TPI, 700c x45
Crankset Forged alloy, 170mm length, w/chainguard
Chainrings 48/38/28T
Bottom Bracket Sealed bearing, 68mm threaded
Chain KMC Z7
Front Derailleur Shimano Tourney TY510, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual pull
Rear Derailleur Shimano Altus M310
Cassette/Rear Cogs SunRace MFM300 freewheel, 14-34, 7 speed
Shifters Shimano Altus EF500, 7 speed
Handlebars Trek Urban, alloy, 25.4mm, comfort sweep, 45mm rise, 620mm width
Tape/Grips Bontrager Satellite
Stem Bontrager Quill, 25.4mm clamp, 25 degree rise, 100mm reach
Brakes Tektro MD-M280 mechanical disc, 160mm rotor
Pedals Wellgo nylon platform
Saddle Bontrager Boulevard
Seat Post Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length

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