Dawes Falcon Spark vs Trek Verve Plus 2 Gen 2

Fuel	Electric	Electric
Motor	--	Bosch Active Line, 250 watt, 40 Nm, 25 km/h (15.5 mph), 32 km/h for New Zealand
Range	40-45 km	--
Charging Time	5hrs (but top up as required)	--
Load Carrying Capacity	--	136 kg (300 lb)
Battery	36V 10Ah Seat Tube Battery, with battery indicator	Bosch PowerPack 400 Wh
Charger	--	Bosch compact 2A, 100–240V, smart system
Display	36V LED Display; on/off, 3 levels of power assistance, battery indicator and “walk assist” button	--
Frame	Falcon 6061 MTB Frame	qSize: M, L, XL Alpha Gold Aluminium, smooth welds, rack and mudguard mounts, internal routing, kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR Size: M, L, XL Alpha Gold Aluminium, rack & mudguard mounts, internal routing, kickstand mount, 135x5 mm QR
Stem	Ahead Stem, 90 mm extension	Size: M, L Bontrager alloy quill, 31.8 mm clamp, adjustable rise, Blendr-compatible, 85 mm length Size: XL Bontrager alloy quill, 31.8 mm clamp, adjustable rise, Blendr-compatible, 105 mm length
Handle Bar	MTB Lo-Rise bar, 620 mm wide	Size: M Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, comfort sweep, 620 mm width Size: L, XL Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, comfort sweep, 660 mm width
Fork	Suspension fork with disc mounts	Size: M, L, XL Verve Steel, threaded steel steerer, IS-disc mount, 460 mm axle-to-crown, 100x5 mm QR Size: M, L, XL Alloy, IS disc, rack mounts, 415 mm axle-to-crown, 5x100 mm QR
Seatpost	Alloy Micro Adjust, 27.2 mm x 350 mm	Size: M, L, XL Alloy, suspension, 31.6 mm, 300 mm length Size: M, L, XL Alloy, adjustable suspension, 27.2 mm, 300 mm length
Grip	Black MTB Grips	Bontrager Satellite Elite, alloy lock-on
Crankset	--	ProWheel alloy, 170 mm length
Pedals	9/16” Axle	Size: M, L, XL Bontrager City pedals Size: M, L, XL Wellgo C157, boron axle, plastic body
Chain	--	KMC X9
Shifters	Shimano SL-TX30 Thumbshifter 6spd	Size: M, L, XL Shimano Alivio M3100, 9-speed Size: M, L, XL Shimano Alivio M4000, 9 speed
Saddle	Falcon MTB saddle	Bontrager Boulevard
Headset	1 1/8″ Aheadset	VP sealed cartridge, 1-1/8", threaded
Derailleur Rear	Shimano RD-TZ500 6spd	Shimano Alivio T4000, long cage
Hub Front	36V 250W Motor, 36H Alloy body	Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100 mm QR
Hub Rear	36H, Alloy	Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5 mm QR
Spoke	13G	14 g stainless steel, black
Cassette	--	Shimano HG200, 11-36, 9-speed
Chainrings	Chainwheel : Prowheel 170 mm Crank, 48T Chainring	Size: M, L, XL 38T steel, alloy guard Size: M, L, XL ProWheel 38T narrow/wide steel, w/alloy guard
Stand	--	Size: M, L, XL KICKSTAND, MASSLOAD KICKSTAND CL-KA98 ED BLACK AL6061 Size: M, L, XL Alloy
Headlamp	--	Size: M, L, XL Spanninga SOLO for e-bike Size: M, L, XL Herrmans H-Black MR4-E, 120 Lumen, 40 Lux, LED, headlight
Taillamp	--	Size: M, L, XL Lync mudguard-mount rear light

Front	Kenda 26 x 1.75″ Commuter Tyres	Bontrager H5 Hard-Case Ultimate, wire bead, 60 tpi, 700x45 mm
Rear	Kenda 26 x 1.75″ Commuter Tyres	Bontrager H5 Hard-Case Ultimate, wire bead, 60 tpi, 700x45 mm
Wheel / RIM	Double Wall Alloy, 26″ (disc only)	Bontrager Connection, alloy, double-wall, 32-hole, Schrader valve

Front	Mechanical Disc Brakes, 160 mm rotors	Size: M, L, XL Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160 mm rotor Size: M, L, XL Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160 mm
Rear	Mechanical Disc Brakes, 160 mm rotors	Size: M, L, XL Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160 mm Size: M, L, XL Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160 mm
Brake Lever	Alloy Brake Levers with automatic motor cut-off	--

Front	--	--
Rear	--	--

Colors

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Blue

Length	--	--
Weight	21.5 kg	23.55 kg

Features	--	--
Additional Details	Freewheel : Shimano 6spd 14-28T Bottom Bracket : Cartridge BB 68×122.5 mm Controller : 36V, Limited to 15.5mph (25kmh) maximum assistance Sensor : 12 point pedal sensor	Cargo rack (M, L, XL): MIK-compatible alloy rear rack, maximum load 25 kg / Alloy rear rack
Accessories	240V Mains charger Front & rear mudguards Chainstay mounted kickstand.	--