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The Pennyflake colour dresses this Trek District+ 4 Lowstep in a warm copper orange, a rare sight on an urban electric bike. Under the paint, the mechanics are those of the step-through District+ 4: 75 Nm Bosch Performance Line, 545 Wh battery, 5-speed Nexus hub and Gates CDX belt drive, for 25.60 kg in size M according to Trek. It comes in M and L.
| Frame | Hydroformed aluminium, removable integrated battery, internal cable routing, Motor Armor protection, Lowstep step-through frame |
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line, 250 W, 75 Nm, Bosch smart system; assistance cuts out at 25 km/h |
| Battery | 545 Wh, housed in the down tube and removable |
| Controls / display | Bosch Intuvia 100 (handlebar display) |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Nexus C7000 5-speed internal gear hub, Gates CDX belt drive, ProWheel 170 or 175 mm chainset depending on size |
| Brakes | Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc, 160 mm rotors |
| Fork | SR Suntour NVX30, coil spring, adjustable preload, 60 mm travel |
| Wheels / tyres | Bontrager Connection double-wall rims / Bontrager E6 Hard-Case Lite 27.5 x 2.40 in with reflective sidewall |
| Equipment | SKS front and rear mudguards, aluminium rear rack (25 kg max), Pletscher Comp Flex 18 kickstand, Bontrager City pedals |
| Cockpit | Alloy 630 mm handlebar, 25 mm rise, Bontrager adjustable stem, Blendr compatible (85 or 105 mm depending on size), Satellite Elite grips |
| Saddle / seatpost | Bontrager Boulevard / alloy suspension seatpost 31.6 mm |
| Weight | 25.60 kg in size M (Trek figure) |
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At a glance
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For the urban rider who wants a practical bike without giving up on style, and for the couple looking for two sizes of the same model: the M covers 165 to 175 cm, the L 175 to 186 cm. It will look just as at home outside a café in the town centre as in the family garage.
The Lowstep frame, for getting on without lifting your leg. Lowstep is Trek's name for its step-through frame: the top tube dips very low, so you step through the bike from the front while stationary, even when loaded or in town clothes. On this District+ 4 Lowstep, the frame gets the same trouble-free mechanics as the straight-top-tube model: five-speed Nexus internal gear hub, Gates CDX belt drive and Shimano MT200 hydraulic brakes.
| Nexus 5 + chain | Nexus 5 + Gates CDX belt | Enviolo + Gates CDX belt | |
| How it works | 5 gears in the hub, conventional chain | 5 gears in the hub, toothed belt | Continuously variable, no steps |
| Maintenance | Chain needs cleaning and lubing | No grease or regular cleaning | No grease, sealed hub |
| Reference bike | District+ 4 Guard / Coaster Lowstep | District+ 4, 4 Lowstep, Coaster Belt | District+ 5 and 5 Lowstep |
| What it means | Simple, common parts | Clean and quiet every day | The finest gear progression |
In other words: this is the lightest District+ in our selection, at 25.60 kg in M, with the easy access of a step-through frame and a belt drive you can forget about. A bike the whole household can use.
The Bosch Intuvia 100 display sits in the centre of the handlebar: speed, assistance mode and battery level can be read at a glance, without taking your eyes off the road. Combined with the Bosch smart system, it also allows motor updates and pairing with your smartphone to track your journeys.
The 75 Nm motor is the District+ 4's trump card compared with entry-level models: lively starts at the lights, climbs taken without slowing down and enough reserve for a bike loaded with shopping. It no longer assists beyond 25 km/h. The adjustable, Blendr-compatible stem lets you adjust the handlebar height and mount a phone holder or a light on it.
| Model | Motor | Battery | Drivetrain | Weight (size) |
| District+ 3 Lowstep | Bosch Active Line Plus, 50 Nm | 545 or 800 Wh | Shimano Nexus 8-speed, chain | 26.20 kg (M) |
| District+ 4 Lowstep | Bosch Performance Line, 75 Nm | 545 or 800 Wh | Nexus 5-speed, Gates CDX belt | 25.60 kg (M) |
| District+ 4 Coaster Belt Lowstep | Bosch Performance Line, 75 Nm | 545 or 800 Wh | Nexus 5 with coaster brake, belt | 26.00 kg (M) |
| District+ 5 Lowstep | Bosch Performance Line, 75 Nm | 545 or 800 Wh | Enviolo Trekking, Gates CDX belt | 26.70 kg (M) |
Our take: this Pennyflake shares the mechanics of the black District+ 4 Lowstep but adds size L. With 545 Wh, it stays at 25.60 kg in M; the 800 Wh version brings 255 Wh more at the same weight published by Trek.
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LVR sizing advice This colour comes in M (165 to 175 cm) and L (175 to 186 cm). The M gets 170 mm cranks and an 85 mm stem, the L 175 mm cranks and a 105 mm stem. If you are between the two, the step-through frame lets you favour the M so you can put your foot down more easily.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| What is the difference between M and L? | The L gets 175 mm cranks and a 105 mm stem, compared with 170 and 85 mm on the M. |
| Is the orange bright? | It is a warm copper orange, more elegant than loud. |
| Can I add lights? | Yes, we will advise you on suitable front and rear lights when you collect the bike. |
| How much torque does the motor have? | 75 Nm for the Bosch Performance Line, compared with 50 Nm on the District+ 3. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict A District+ 4 Lowstep that stands out with its copper orange colour, with the same reliable mechanics and maintenance-free drivetrain. Offered in M and L, it suits most riders.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? In Béziers, we help you choose between M and L, set the stem to your position and service the hub and belt in our workshop.
Please note that the specifications may be changed without prior notice by the manufacturer, based on the availability of components and other factors.
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