2020 Trek Verve Disc Lowstep vs 2020 OPEN MIN.D.
The XL is the OPEN MIN.D. size closest to your L Trek Verve Disc Lowstep. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the OPEN MIN.D.
Compared with the Trek Verve Disc Lowstep in L, the OPEN MIN.D. in XL places the top of the head tube 31 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 86 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −31 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −86 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Verve Disc Lowstep numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Verve Disc Lowstep L | OPEN MIN.D. XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395 | 397 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 641 | 610 | −31 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 72.5 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 628 | 589 | −39 mm |
| Chainstay length | 465 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1104 | 1018 | −86 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 71 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 292 | not listed | |
| Standover | 808 | 816 | +8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 533 | 537 | +4 mm |
| Head tube length | 205 | 210 | +5 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 72.5 |
Differences are the OPEN MIN.D. minus the Trek Verve Disc Lowstep. Full charts: 2020 Trek Verve Disc Lowstep, 2020 OPEN MIN.D..
Where each sits in its class
Trek Verve Disc LowstepOPEN MIN.D.
Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Trek Verve Disc Lowstep1 Disc Lowstep | OPEN MIN.D.MIN.D. |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Gold | OPEN MIN.D. |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus EF500 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY510, Shimano Acera M310 | not listed |
| Cassette | SunRace MFM300 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC Z51 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | VP BC55P | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager H5 | Schwalbe Pro One |
| Hub | Formula DC20, Formula DC-31 | not listed |
| Rim | Bontrager Connection | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro MD-M280 | SRAM HRD Force AXS |
| Saddle | Bontrager Boulevard | fizik Antares Versus Evo |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss CRC 1400 SPLINE DB 24 |
| Handlebar | not listed | ENVE Compact |
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