Trek FX+ 7S vs Trek Verve+ 2 Lowstep
Trek FX+ 7S wins on weight, full charge, top assisted speed; Trek Verve+ 2 Lowstep wins on everyday range (180 lb), throttle range on hills, range with a 280 lb rider, steepest hill at 8 mph, battery, price. For a 180 lb rider in everyday riding, the FX+ 7S goes about 25 miles and the Verve+ 2 Lowstep about 27 miles per charge.
Where they differ
A gap under 5% is called a tie: it's inside the model's uncertainty.
| Measure | FX+ 7S | Verve+ 2 Lowstep | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday range (180 lb)16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills | 25 mi | 27 mi | Verve+ 2 Lowstep |
| Throttle range on hills15 mph, no pedaling, ±4% hills | 16 mi | 17 mi | Verve+ 2 Lowstep |
| Range with a 280 lb riderEveryday scenario | 19 mi | 21 mi | Verve+ 2 Lowstep |
| Steepest hill at 8 mph200 lb rider, throttle only | 5% | 10% | Verve+ 2 Lowstep |
| BatteryRated capacity | 360 Wh | 400 Wh | Verve+ 2 Lowstep |
| PriceBrand store, today | $3,199.93 | $2,399.93 | Verve+ 2 Lowstep |
| WeightWith battery | 41.1 lb | 51.8 lb | FX+ 7S |
| Max loadRider + cargo | 258 lb | 248 lb | Tie |
| Full chargeStock charger, empty to full | 2.8 h | 5.0 h | FX+ 7S |
| Top assisted speedBrand spec | 28 mph | 20 mph | FX+ 7S |
Range at every rider weight
| Rider | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 48 vs 52 mi | 27 vs 29 mi | 18 vs 19 mi | 18 vs 19 mi |
| 200 lb | 42 vs 46 mi | 23 vs 25 mi | 17 vs 19 mi | 15 vs 16 mi |
| 250 lb | 38 vs 42 mi | 21 vs 23 mi | 16 vs 18 mi | 13 vs 14 mi |
| 300 lb | 35 vs 38 mi | 19 vs 20 mi | 16 vs 17 mi | 12 vs 13 mi |
FX+ 7S first, then Verve+ 2 Lowstep. 70°F, pavement, new battery. Scenarios: Easy cruise: 12 mph, relaxed pedaling, flat; Everyday: 16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills; Fast commute: 20 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills; Throttle only: 15 mph, no pedaling, hilly.