Trek Verve 2

This is a great beginner bike if you just want to get out, have fun, and have a comfortable easy ride.

Haven't ridden a bike since I was a kid. Have been a walker all my life but have Spinal Stenosis & pain when I walk hard. Tried my Verve 2 and was amazed how well I felt after working out. No more pain, am gaining more strength & stamina everyday & enjoying it more. I'm 63 and my Verve 2 will help me extend my years there is no question in my mind.

60th birthday present from wife to an ex athlete who has bad knees and hates to "jog" or "walk". Easy to ride, carry, and service. Looks great as well. Got it at Bike Doctor of Annapolis.....they are terrific with service and support. Car dealers should take a page from their book.

I bought the Verve 2 to replace an older mountain bike that was no longer appropriate for me and how I ride now (I'm 67). The upright riding position is s huge improvement in comfort for me - no more sore neck and wrists from the racing frame mountain bike. I don't have a lot of accumulated mileage yet, so I will probably discover more likes/dislikes as I get more familiar with it. At this point, the only comment I can make is that the twist-grip shifters feel less precise than the lever type on my old bike. It shifts okay, but the feel of the shifter is a little heavy with "vague" detents. Overall, however, I like the bike a lot and feel that it's a good value for the money - I'm happy.

Where is the power there, is no pebble power at all!

I love everything about this bike.

Bought bike for exercise and have ridden over 120 miles the first month of owning.

My first ride on this bike was a twenty-five mile ride on the streets and hills of Pittsburgh. It was made so easy by this bike, I finally found my favorite bike and look forward to riding for years to come! (I'm 67 yrs. young)

Being on the north side of 65 my doctor advised more exercise to stem the increase in weight since retirement. I don't care for mall walking and jogging kills the knees. I decided to do the bike riding thing. WOW was I surprized at how much fun exercise could be. The Vere 2 fit my needs perfectly. It handles great, shifts are both quick and smooth. My rides are a combination of paved roads and gravel tracks and I have had no problems in negotiating them on the Vere's stock tires. I look forward to my rides every day and hope to keep rideing for years to come.

She is my everyday philly. Use a road bike maybe once a week.

After deciding to start riding again after several years to get back into shape, I pulled my old " big box store" mountain bike out. At 52 I quickly decided this wasn't the bike for me. I did some research and went to the local Trek dealer. I explained what I was looking for in a bike and he pointed me to the Verve. He was right on the money. This bike is well built, good looking, very comfortable, fit my budget and is just plain fun to ride. I now ride about 8 miles every day.

What's not to love about this bike unless your a competitive cyclist.

it makes me won;t to ride more

I ride my Trek almost everyday after coming home from work for fun and exercise. I often ride with my girlfriend who bought the bike for me because she already had a Trek Pure and she felt it would be fun for us to ride together, she was right. The only thing I can find that isnt perfect about my Verve 2 is the front sprocket change is a bit clunky and not as precise as the rear gear changes, but not enough to be a problem. I call my Trek the Grey Ghost because of its color and its quiet operation.

I had stopped riding bicycles for almost 18 years and decided that it would be a good idea to start over again. A friend had said that TREK were very good bike and I should have a look at it. The bike was exactly what I was looking for. After a winter to think it over I finally committed to buying the TREK bike. What a wonderful surprise to see that I and the bike fit each other. In no time I was back 18 years as if I had never left the bike world. Thank you TREK for such a wonderful bike. Keep up the good work.

I've had this bike for about a year, and use it daily as my commuting bike for a 16 mile round trip commute in Washington DC. I also use it for 30-50 mile rides on the weekends. The pros: This is a very comfortable bike with a smooth ride. Accessories mount easily--I have a back rack, rear and front lights, water bottle holder, kickstand and a small front bag attached to mine. The bike is easy to handle and maneuver, and is stable--a big plus in city traffic. The tires are also good in rainy weather, and are durable. There's also a wide range of gears, which helps for hills. The suspension fork also allows for some fun riding off of the pavement that a road bike couldn't handle, such as crushed limestone or dirt trails. The cons: This bike is heavy and slow (my road biking friend called it a "tank"). Don't expect to average much above 13-14 MPH, even on an empty trail. This is partly because the upright position of this bike makes you a giant wind balloon, and also due to the weight of the bike. The shocks do not have a lockout feature, which can make hilly city riding less enjoyable, even with the wide range of gears. Overall I like this bike for commuting and weekend rides, but I wouldn't recommend it to someone who likes to ride fast.

I never have owned a nice quality bike like a Trek I did my research and saved my money and bought my Verve2 and absolutely love it. Other than the tires being a little weak in the tread category, this bike has performed flawlessly. I get excited each and every time I jump on the seat and start a new riding adventure.

For the bike path in Our Area this is the perfect product.

Bike rides great. Looks great. I added rack and rack bag It is a Cadillac of hybrids.

I've been on 4 rides in my first week and haven't had any problems. Shifting is easy and makes the ride so enjoyable.

Purchased to ride for exercise after not riding a bike for 20+ years. Fell in love with it on the ride home from the Bike Shop. Quickly moved from 3 mile rides to 14 mile rides as once I get out I don't want the ride to end. Very satisfied with the bike. I do wish that you could lock out the front shock. Going up steep hills the front shock is not an asset. It is a nice thing to have on bumpy asphalt streets.

I have not riden for quite a few years and decided to get back into cycling. I used to ride a road bike but decided that was too uncomfortable at my age. The Verve 2 is exactly what I was looking for. The suspension fork and the upright riding position make this a very comfortable ride.

I bought this bike because I love the blue color. I ride it 10 miles everyday without getting any soreness. I believe this is the "Cadillac" of bicycles. It's just a great bike. I haven't found anything negative to say about it other than it's a little heavy to lift onto a bike rack.

It took me 2hrs to select this bike. I tried three different bike shops. I'm a Mom of a very active preschooler, he's starting to pick up speed on his bike and it's becoming a challenge to keep up. I wanted something with at least 21 speeds, to easily climb hills. I love the upright handlebars because I'm more of a leisure rider. This bike looks hot and rides great, wish it came in red! Awesome!!

I started with a mountain bike and what a difference when I bought this bike in Dec. 2012 and now April 2013 I am riding up to 22 miles on this bike. It is a great all around bike. Don't think you can outrun a road bike. I love this bike and will keep it but I just went today and bought a road bike.I can ride 19.2 mph without standing on the pedals. Very good speed.

I bought this bike as a companion to my Trek Pilot 5.2 carbon frame road bike which I absolutely love. Sometimes, though, I ride in/on areas/surfaces not really suitable for a road bike like my Pilot. I decided to buy the Verve 2 WSD because it is very lightweight, and came in a 19" frame which is difficult to find in a ladies' frame. I am 5'10" and like a large bike. My Pilot 5.2 is a 57 cm. frame and while great for long rides on the road, this bike jumps curbs when necessary and rides over grass and wooden bridges with ease. The front fork shocks along with the seat post suspension, makes for a very solid, comfortable ride on any surface.

I am absolutely thrilled with the new Verve 2 I bought in November 2012 from my LBS. I haven't ridden bikes much in many years, so currently I'm only able to ride short distances locally with my Verve 2. But it is so enjoyable to ride that I find myself taking it out often when the weather is nice, sometimes two or three times during the day.The construction, finish, and operation of all components of the Verve 2 are superb. Shifting is easy and precise, braking is excellent, handling is excellent even at the slowest speeds, and it is the easiest pedaling and best coasting bike I have ever had. There are user adjustments that allow the fine tuning of almost everything on the bike. As it sat on the bike shop floor, my Verve 2 was set up so well by the dealer that no adjustments were needed before buying it. I replaced the saddle that comes on the Verve 2 with a Bontrager SSR WSD saddle. It is much more comfortable for me, and the black color with silver lettering matches the Verve 2's graphite and black colors really well.If you're looking for a top quality hybrid, check out the Trek Verve 2, you might end up taking one home, I did.

Having not ridden a bicycle for many years, the Verve 2 provided me with an excellent re-entry to cycle riding. Under my doctors orders to begin an exercise program, I thought riding a bicycle would be the best way to accomplish my exercise goals and enjoy the scenery on the Jersey Shore. This bike is fun to ride, easy to handle, and a real value. If you are looking for a well made bike with excellent components and classic good looks, give this bike a try. You won't be disappointed. The folks at Toms Atlantic Cyclery were experienced cyclists, who took the time to make sure the bike was sized properly for my body type. I highly reccomend Toms as well as the Verve 2.

This is the best bike for the money I have ever had in my life - period !

I got this bike to get in shape. It's a great bike to ride.the suspension is good for street riding and the shifting is phenomenal.