Commuter
Himiway A7 Commuter
$1,999
Price
70 Nm
Torque
720 Wh
Battery
84 lb
Weight
Himiway A7 Commuter vs Trek Verve+ 3 Lowstep
Two commuter e-bikes at $1,999–$2,999.99, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The A7 Commuter costs $1001 less.
- The Verve+ 3 Lowstep is 25.4 lb lighter.
- The A7 Commuter assists 8 mph faster.
- The A7 Commuter carries 100 lb more total load.
- The A7 Commuter carries 175 Wh more battery.
- The Verve+ 3 Lowstep makes 5 Nm more torque.
- The A7 Commuter is rear hub; the Verve+ 3 Lowstep is mid-drive.
- The A7 Commuter is full suspension; the Verve+ 3 Lowstep is rigid.
- The A7 Commuter has a throttle; the Verve+ 3 Lowstep has no throttle.
- The A7 Commuter ships as class 2–3; the Verve+ 3 Lowstep ships as class 1.
Every spec, side by side
| A7 Commuter | Verve+ 3 Lowstep | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $1,999 | $2,999.99 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $2.78 per Wh | $5.50 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 70 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Motor power | 750 W | 250 W |
| Drive | Rear hub | Mid-drive |
| Motor make | Himiway geared hub | Bosch Performance Line |
| Drive system | — | Bosch |
| Sensor | Torque + cadence | — |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 720 Wh | 545 Wh |
| Voltage | 48V | — |
| Capacity | 15 Ah | — |
| Removable battery | Yes | — |
| Range (claim) | 70 mi | 68 mi |
| Range as stated | Up to 70 miles | Up to 68 mi |
| Est. real range | 29 mi | 34 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 25 Wh per mile | 16 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 84 lb | 58.63 lb |
| Max load | 400 lb | 300 lb |
| Rack capacity | — | 55 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph | Class 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttle |
| Unlocks to | Class 3 | Class 1 |
| Class | Class 2–3 | Class 1 |
| Throttle | Yes | No |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph | 20 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 8-speed | 9-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano (44T, 13-32T freewheel) | Shimano CUES U4000 (11-46T) |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Rear rotor | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Suspension | Full suspension | Rigid |
| Fork travel | 120 mm | Rigid |
| Rear travel | 90 mm | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | No |
| Suspension seatpost | No | — |
| Tires | — | 27.5 x 2.4 Bontrager E6 Hard-Case Lite, reflective |
| Display | 3.5" full colour, Bluetooth, adjustable angle | Bosch Purion 200 |
| Frame | — | Alpha Platinum Aluminum |
| Sizes | Regular, Large | XS-L |
| Step-through option | Yes | Yes |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | — | Yes |
| Rack | — | Yes |
| Kickstand | — | Yes |
| Safety | UL 2271 | UL 2849 |
| Safety certification | UL 2271: battery only | UL 2849: full system |
| As the maker states it | UL2271 stated on the A7 product page; no UL 2849 system claim found | All e-systems that Trek currently uses have been tested to UL 2849 and EN 15194 as appropriate, and certified to UL 2849 |
| Warranty | 2 yr | — |
| Warranty terms | 2-year all-inclusive manufacturer's warranty (brand policy) | — |
Specs transcribed from himiwaybike.com on 09/20/2026 and www.trekbikes.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.