Clark W. Griswold
Join Date: Mar 2014
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Bikes: Foundry Chilkoot Ti W/Ultegra Di2, Salsa Timberjack Ti, Cinelli Mash Work RandoCross Fun Time Machine, 1x9 XT Parts Hybrid, Co-Motion Cascadia, Specialized Langster, Phil Wood Apple VeloXS Frame (w/DA 7400), R+M Supercharger2 Rohloff, Habanero Ti 26
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I wouldn't put money towards the bike, just ride it as is and save your money towards a bike that will serve your needs better.
It is possible the brakes are part of the recall so you might check on that and replace as needed but don't put a bunch of money towards it. The Verve is a low initial cost bike so ride it and figure out what you like and don't like and get a bike that has what you want on it.
If you had to put anything towards the bike find things like touch points (pedals and saddle and maybe grips) that can be moved to another bike easily.