Verve+ 4S Lowstep Gen 2
The Gen 2 Trek Verve+ is Trek’s early-2020s Bosch-powered comfort and commuter platform, built around an upright hybrid fit and a notably complete equipment package. What distinguishes this generation is the move to Bosch’s PowerTube battery mounted inside the downtube using Trek’s Removable Integrated Battery system, giving the bike a cleaner, more contemporary silhouette than earlier Verve+ models that used an external PowerPack. It remained, however, very much a practical transportation bike rather than a sport-oriented e-bike: the emphasis was on easy daily use, stable handling, and commuter utility.
Within the market, this generation sits squarely in the premium city/comfort e-bike category, using a Bosch mid-drive system rather than a hub motor and pairing that with commuter-ready details. On the U.S. Class 3-oriented Verve+ 4S Gen 2, Trek combined a 500Wh Bosch PowerTube battery with the Bosch Performance Line Sport motor and 700x50 tires, creating a fast but planted urban bike with more rollover and cushioning than many narrower-tire commuter models. Trek also appears to have carried over the prior Verve+ geometry through this generation, making Gen 2 more of a refinement of an established formula than a wholesale redesign.
Full specs
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Builds
Based on the provided build data, the listed Gen 2 option is the Verve+ 4S Lowstep Gen 2 at $1749.93. That price positions it as a notably aggressive entry point for a Bosch-equipped mid-drive commuter, especially given that this generation used the integrated Bosch PowerTube battery layout rather than an older external pack.
From the available spec details, the key configuration to note is the Class 3-focused 4S setup with Bosch’s Performance Line Sport motor, a 500Wh PowerTube battery, and 700x50 tires. That combination suggests a build aimed at riders who want higher assisted speed for commuting but still prioritize comfort, stability, and everyday usability over a lighter or more stripped-down urban bike.
4S Lowstep Gen 2
$1,750