Trek Verve+ 1 LT Lowstep – Lightweight, Comfortable, and Accessible

Overview

The Verve+ 1 LT Lowstep is a lightweight electric city bike designed to make your daily rides smoother, easier, and more enjoyable. Whether you're commuting, cruising through the neighborhood, or heading out for fitness rides, this e-bike provides a gentle boost from a low-power Hyena hub motor. The lowstep frame makes mounting and dismounting simple, while comfort-oriented features—like ergonomic grips, hydraulic disc brakes, wide tires, and integrated lights—ensure every ride is safe, stable, and fun.

Who It's For

• Riders who want to ride more, go further, and feel better doing it

• Those looking for a lightweight, easy-to-use e-bike for everyday travel

• Riders who value comfort, safety, and modern e-bike tech

• Anyone who appreciates a lowstep frame for easier accessibility

Why You’ll Love It

• Ultra-lightweight design: weighs under 19 kg for easy storage and transport

• Lowstep frame offers confidence and ease when getting on or off

• Rear-hub motor with integrated 250Wh battery delivers natural-feeling assistance

• 27.5” wheels with wide 2.0” tires offer stability and comfort

• Easy-to-use Hyena LED controller with Bluetooth lets you switch assist levels with ease

Key Technologies & Components

Frame & Fork

• Frame: Alpha Gold Aluminum with internal cable routing, integrated battery, rack and fender mounts

• Fork: Verve+ LT alloy with threaded steel steerer, ThruSkew QR

Electric Drive System

• Motor: Hyena rear hub drive, 250W, 40Nm

• Battery: 250Wh, integrated into downtube

• Display: Hyena LED with Bluetooth connectivity

• Charger: 2A, 42V, compatible with 100–240V outlets

Drivetrain

• Shifter: Shimano M315, 8-speed

• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Acera M3020-8, max 40T

• Crankset: ProWheel Pro Alloy, 42T narrow-wide, 170mm crank arms

• Bottom Bracket: Threaded, torque sensor, 122.5mm spindle

• Cassette: Shimano HG400, 11–40T, 8-speed

• Chain: KMC Z8.3

• Pedals: Anti-slip with reflectors

• Max chainring size: 1x – 42T

Wheels & Tires

• Front Hub: Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR

• Rear Hub: Hyena hub motor

• Rims: Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width

• Spokes: 14g stainless steel, black

• Tires: Bontrager H2 Comp, 27.5x2.00”, wire bead, 30 TPI

• Max tire size: 27.5x2.00”

Cockpit & Components

• Saddle: Selle Royal Nuvola

• Seatpost: Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm diameter, 12mm offset, 330mm length

• Handlebar: Integrated bar/stem with light mount

• Grips: Bontrager Satellite Elite, lock-on

• Stem: Integrated, 35mm clamp

Brakes

• Brakes: Tektro HD-M275, hydraulic disc

• Rotors: Tektro Wave, 160mm, 6-bolt

• Max rotor size: 160mm front and rear

Accessories Included

• Front Light: Herrmans H-Black MR5-E, 140 lumens, 40 lux

• Rear Light: Spanninga SOLO, e-bike compatible

• Fenders: SKS wide plastic fenders

• Rear Rack: Alloy, MIK-compatible, 25kg max load

• Kickstand: Pletscher Comp 18

Weight & Load Limits

• Weight (Size M): 18.90 kg

• Maximum System Weight: 136 kg (bike + rider + cargo)

We reserve the right to make changes to the product information on the website at any time without notice, including details related to equipment, specifications, models, colors, materials, and prices. Due to supply chain issues, compatible parts may be replaced at any time without prior notice.

The listed bicycle and frame weights refer to pre-production painted models at the time of publication. The final product weight may vary.