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Trek Verve+ 3 vs Urtopia Carbon Classic Step-ThruVerve+ 3 vs Carbon Classic Step-Thru

Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages

What actually differs

Weight
Urtopia is 18 lb lighter
Trek
58.6 lb
Urtopia
41 lb
Battery
Trek has 54% more
Trek
545 Wh
Urtopia
352.8 Wh

Which one for you

  • Easiest to lift or carry
    Urtopia Carbon Classic Step-Thru
    18 lb lighter overall.
  • Longest rides
    Trek Verve+ 3
    Larger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
  • Easiest to get on
    Trek Verve+ 3
    Lowest step-over: 15.7″ vs 18.8″.

Side by side

SpecTrek Verve+ 3Urtopia Carbon Classic Step-Thru
Fit
Step-over height
15.7″Better
18.8″
Rider height
4′10″–5′1″
5′1″–5′9″
Seat height
Not published by brand
Max Seat Height 910 mm (36’’) ; Min Seat Height 825 mm (32’’)
Total load
—
240 lb
Motor
Rated power
250W
350W
Peak power
Not published by brand
500W
Torque
75 NmBetter
45 Nm
Battery
Capacity
545 WhBetter
352.8 Wh
Voltage and amp-hours
—
36V · 9.8Ah
Range and speed
Claimed range
Up to 68 mi
Up to 72 milesBetter
Top speed
20 mph
20 mph
E-bike class
Class 1
Class 2 or 3
Size and folding
Folds
Not published by brand
No
Folded size
Not published by brand
Doesn't fold
Weight
58.6 lb
41 lbBetter
Wheels
Bontrager E6 Hard-Case Lite, reflective, wire bead, 60tpi, 27.5x2.4''
700C
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc ; rotor: Shimano RT26, 6-bolt, 180mm
TEKTRO Hydraulic disc brakes with power cut-off sensor; 'The 180mm hydraulic disc brakes'
Gears
Shimano CUES, 9-speed ; cassette: Shimano LINKGLIDE LG300, 11-46, 9 speed
Shimano ACERA 8-Speed ; 11T-40T, 8 speed
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Rigid alloy
Carbon fiber fork
Certifications
UL 2849
UL 2849 ; UL 2271 & EN 50604 Certified
List price
Price
$2,999.99
$1,999Better

"Better" marks the stronger figure where one clearly exists. Range and battery claims are the brand's own. "~" means we calculated it. "—" means we haven't checked it yet. Sources and any conflicting figures are on each model page.