Trek Verve 3 WSD - Women's
2016
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Description
Trek's Verve 3 WSD is a super-plush ride no matter where you choose to roam thanks to an easy-pedaling aluminum frame and a suspension fork to smooth any road or path. Sublime comfort comes in the form of a relaxed upright riding position with an adjustable stem and wide handlebars. And pedaling is a cinch, the 24 gears mean easy climbing. Plus, you'll love the cushy Bontrager seat and suspension seatpost that makes the bumps disappear. If you forgot how much fun riding was, one ride on the Verve, and you'll never forget.
Consumer Reviews
Pros
- Versatile (11)
- Lightweight (11)
- Durable (10)
- Comfortable (4)
- Smooth ride (3)
- Comfortable (2)
Cons
- None (2)
- Heavy (2)
- Limited color choices (2)
- not the best of the best
- Geometry
- Not Many Colors
Best Uses
- Commuting/City (10)
- Road Biking (8)
- Trail riding (2)
- Exercise (2)
- Mountain Biking (2)
- Commuting
Sep 20, 2015
- Pros:
- Durable
- Cons:
- Heavy
- Best Uses:
- Commuting/City
A good bike for commuting only. Not for hills
Aug 24, 2015
- Pros:
- Versatile, Easy shifting, Durable
- Cons:
- Heavy
- Best Uses:
- Road Biking, Commuting/City, Mountain Biking
I like the low bar for getting on and off the bike. One bad thing my shoulders get sore. Otherwise I love this bike.
Aug 16, 2015
- Pros:
- Easily Climbs Hills, Thumb Gears Are Terrific, Versatile, Handles like a dream, Great Front Suspension, Lightweight, Step Thru Style
- Cons:
- None so far
- Best Uses:
- Road Biking, Paved trails
We bike the Northern Wisconsin trail systems. The bike handles easily, is very smooth riding. I tried many bikes before purchasing this one. This one just felt right for me and decided to spend the extra and - I am glad I did.
Jul 12, 2015
- Pros:
- Shifts Very Nicely, Durable, Versatile, Lightweight
- Cons:
- Not Many Colors
- Best Uses:
- Exercise, Road Biking, Commuting/City, Doesn't Hurt My Knees
I still seem to get some soreness in the shoulders. But, I am going to keep trying to get used to that. I don't like that there wasn't a color available. white or black are the only choices.
Jul 03, 2015
- Pros:
- Durable, Lightweight, Versatile
- Cons:
- None
- Best Uses:
- Rail Bed Biking, Commuting/City
rail bed biking
Jun 25, 2015
- Pros:
- Lightweight, Durable, Versatile
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Commuting/City, Road Biking
I bought this bike because I enjoy bike riding. My fitness goals involve cycling. I was looking for comfort, and ease of use when I went shopping for a bike. The Verve is very comfortable. The handlebars are situated so my hands and arms are comfortable. The seat is also comfortable. The gears shift easily! I enjoy riding 10-15 miles each day. My goal as time goes on is that my miles increase. The Verve is so awesome to ride it has increased my enjoyment of bike riding and my goals!
Jun 15, 2015
- Pros:
- Versatile, Durable, Lightweight
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Commuting/City
Purchased this bike to be able to ride with a woman's riding club. At 62 I needed to be able to have a lighter weight and very functional bike. I have only had it for a month, and I couldn't be happier. Everything about it is just right for me. I needed a step through for my hips, but didn't want to sacrifice anything. I can load it easily and at 4'11" my reach is not that high. Lightweight, Beautiful, and Rides Like a Dream. It is perfect for me. THANKS TO TREK
Jun 08, 2015
- Pros:
- Lightweight, Versatile
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Weekend Rides On Greenway, Family Weekebd
Love my Trek! Best bike I've ever had. I am a mom that works full time and wanted to get out and ride with the kids. Comfortable light weight but sturdy construction and stylish. (I have the white one). Love my Trek. I can't wait to ride it every weekend!
May 25, 2015
- Pros:
- Grips, Trigger Shifting, Durable, Versatile, Lightweight, Suspension
- Cons:
- Geometry
- Best Uses:
- Commuting/City, Recreation Trails
Had to go with a 19" frame (my Giant Nutra is 21") to get adequate fore and aft distance. However, if I adjust seat height properly--so that my knee is slightly flexed at the bottom of the stroke--I am quite a ways from the ground when I get off. I have to hop. Maybe that's unavoidable. In any case, 17" is too cramped.
Jan 08, 2015
- Pros:
- Durable, Versatile, Comfortable, Lightweight
- Cons:
- Haven't Found Any Cons, None, Haven't Found One Con
- Best Uses:
- Road Biking, Commuting/City
Allows me to travel around Rehoboth Beach in the summer without any worries!! Better yet parking is free!
Jul 23, 2014
- Pros:
- Versatile, Durable, Lightweight
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Mountain Biking, General Trails, Road Biking, Commuting/City
Love my new bike - so glad I decided to donate my old one. This is nice looking, comfortable, versatile as great on a dirt trail or riding into town. Rode nearly every day sine purchase. Very pleased and worth the money.
Jul 16, 2014
- Pros:
- Lightweight, Versatile, Durable
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Road Biking, Trails
My Husband and I Love our Trek Verve 3's . We haven't been on a bike for 37 years, so at 57 years of age we wanted to stay fit. We are now having the time of our lives and will never look back. we also started planning our vacations around the bikes. We won't leave home without them.
Jun 07, 2014
- Pros:
- Solid Frame, Good sizefit, Good Padding, Stable, Comfortable padding, High Quality
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Main Transportation, Use With A Kids Trailer
I use my bike everyday as my car! I have a 2 yr old that I put in her trailer and off we go! This is my first "real" bike, and is quite an investment even though I got it for Mothers Day. The second I rode it to work I knew the difference. I love riding my bike now, before it was a chore.
Thanks!
May 21, 2014
- Pros:
- Great For Arthritis, Lightweight, Comfortable
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Commuting/City, Country Roads
I specifically upgraded to this bike because I was told the handle bars and grips would be good for the arthritis in my hands. And they were right. Rode for over 2 hours last Sunday and no pain.
Love this bike
May 05, 2014
- Pros:
- Safety First, FUN, Smooth ride, Exercise, Older Rider
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Road Biking, Fun, Exercise
I am a 61 year old woman interested in keeping up with 2 younger generations of my bicycle-riding family. My Trek Verve Hybrid 3 x 8 gives me "Granny Gears" (ugh... who thought of that name?!) to allow smooth and easy riding in the foothills where I live. They are the "equalizers" allowing me to keep up and keep having fun! Loved the buying experience at the Bicycle Emporium in Auburn CA. Travis, Fred, and Josh have been terrific... tending to newer cyclists as well as avid athletes. Thanks Trek for making such a comfortable (love the saddle and fork suspension) bike!!
Oct 08, 2013
- Pros:
- Comfortable, Good For The Price
- Cons:
- not the best of the best
- Best Uses:
- Smooth riding, Light Road
I'm glad I got this bike. It hasn't given me any trouble yet. I ride it on the road and bike trails. It has riden smoothly.
Sep 24, 2013
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
I love my new Trek. It's easy, comfy, and rides like a dream. I'm 62 and got back on a bike after 25 years. It has the proper weight and gears for me at my age and for recreational biking. And did I mention how pretty it is :)
Sep 21, 2013
- Pros:
- Smooth shifting, Comfortable
- Cons:
- Flowers
- Best Uses:
After hurting my back I found I needed a more upright comfort bike for commuting to work. I tested out several brands and models and was most impressed with the Verve 3 WSD. Unfortunately they didn't have my size in stock and only had the white color, so when the sales associate asked if I wanted it in grey I said yes.
When I picked it up the next week I was really disappointed that it was decorated with bright yellow flowers. I was so excited to get my bike, and having to travel 30 minutes out of town to the store, I convinced myself that maybe the design would grow on me. But no. I'm actually kind of offended that Trek would assume women want flowers on their bikes; they certainly don't decorate men's bikes with bacon or mustaches to make it more "manly."
In all, it is a great, comfortable bike with quality components, but I regret buying a bike that has to remind me and everyone else around me that this is a girls-only bike.
Sep 15, 2013
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
It was time for me to switch from a road bike to a more comfortable women's bike. I have tried several other bikes before choosing the TREK Verve. The grips as well as the comfort sold me. I purchased a water bottle holder (velcro mounted) and was trying to decide where to place it especially since I kicked it everytime I got on the bike. My husband mounted it on the handbar stem. It fit perfect and is not in the way. In fact, I have easy access to it when riding.
Sep 04, 2013
- Pros:
- Smooth ride, Smooth shifting
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Trail riding
Very happy with my new bike. I like riding pretty much upright so added a handlebar height extender when I purchased it. Good decision. Rode my husband's 1970s-era bike recently. Major difference due to the great front and seat shocks on mine. Another good decision. The convenience of the click lever shifters are worth trade-off in handlebar accessory mounting space. Just getting back into the hobby and am amazed at how far I can ride without getting fatigued. Love my bike.
Specifications
- Frame
- Trek Alpha Gold aluminum
- Fork
- SunTour NEX, 50mm-travel
- Rims/Wheels
- Bontrager 750
- Hubs
- Formula
- Tires
- Bontrager H5 Hardcase Ultimate, 700 x 35c
- Crankset
- SR SunTour NEX
- Chainrings
- 48/38/28
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Altus
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Acera
- Rear Cogs
- Shimano, 8-speed: 11-32
- Shifters
- Shimano Altus EF51
- Handlebars
- Aluminum
- Tape/Grips
- Bontrager Satellite Elite, lock-on ergonomic
- Stem
- Adjustable aluminum
- Brake Levers
- Shimano EF51
- Brakes
- Tektro linear-pull
- Pedals
- Dual-density platform
- Saddle
- Bontrager Boulevard 2 WSD
- Seatpost
- Aluminum suspension