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With its removable 800 Wh battery, this Trek District+ 3 Lowstep pushes back the limits of e-bike outings. Bosch Active Line Plus motor, 8-speed Nexus, SR Suntour coil fork and a rear rack that takes 25 kg make it a complete leisure companion. Trek gives 26.20 kg in size M for this model. Its Dark Aquatic colour, a deep blue, is offered in four sizes from S to XL.
| Frame | Alpha Smooth aluminium Lowstep (step-through frame), removable integrated battery, internal cable routing, Motor Armour protection, Post-Mount brakes |
| Motor | Bosch Active Line Plus, 50 Nm; assistance cuts out at 25 km/h in Europe |
| Battery | 800 Wh, integrated in the down tube and removable |
| Controls / display | Bosch Purion 200 on the handlebar |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Nexus 8-speed internal gear hub, ProWheel alloy 170 mm chainset, 18T sprocket, Shimano HG40 chain |
| Brakes | Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc, 160 mm rotors front and rear |
| Fork | SR Suntour NVX30 coil spring, adjustable preload, 60 mm travel |
| Wheels / tyres | Bontrager Connection double-wall 32-hole rims / Bontrager E6 Hard-Case Lite 27.5 x 2.40 in tyres with reflective sidewall |
| Cockpit | Alloy 630 mm handlebar, 25 mm rise, Bontrager adjustable-angle stem, Blendr compatible, Herrmans Clik ergonomic grips |
| Saddle / seatpost | Selle Royal Nuvola / alloy suspension seatpost 31.6 mm |
| Equipment | SKS front and rear mudguards, alloy rear rack (25 kg max), Pletscher Comp Flex 18 kickstand, pedals with reflectors |
| Weight | 26.20 kg in size M (Trek figure) |
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At a glance
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For the active retiree or relaxed cycle tourist who enjoys one long ride after another, from the Canal du Midi to the sea, without wanting to keep an eye on the battery. It also suits the commuter who lives in a village in the hinterland and has a long journey every day.
District+ 3 Lowstep: the step-through frame gets the big battery. Here, the Alpha Smooth aluminium step-through frame houses a removable 545 or 800 Wh battery, with a Motor Armour skid plate protecting the motor. You keep the easy access of the Lowstep models, and gain an 8-speed Nexus hub, 2.40-inch E6 Hard-Case Lite tyres and a rear rack that takes up to 25 kg.
| Nexus 7-speed + chain | Nexus 8-speed + chain | Nexus + Gates belt | |
| How it works | Gears enclosed in the rear hub | Same principle, one more gear | Carbon belt instead of a chain |
| Maintenance | Chain needs lubing, sealed hub | Chain needs lubing, sealed hub | No grease or rust, just a tension check |
| Reference bike | District+ 1 and 2 | District+ 3 | District+ 2 Belt and 3 Lowstep Belt |
| What it means | Simplicity, change gear when stationary | Wider range for the hills | Clean trousers, very long life |
In other words: this District+ 3 Lowstep weighs 26.20 kg in size M according to Trek. Compared with the District+ 2 Lowstep, it brings a much larger removable battery, one more gear and wider tyres, for just 100 g more.
An 800 Wh battery lets you stay in the higher modes more often, useful when the sea breeze picks up on the way home. We don't give a range figure: it varies too much with terrain, weight, temperature and mode. Just take the charger along for very long days out.
The alloy rear rack, rated for 25 kg maximum, takes two touring panniers. The step-through frame makes the bike easy to get on even when loaded, without swinging your leg over the luggage. The motor stops assisting at 25 km/h, like any e-bike approved in Europe.
| Model | Motor | Battery | Drivetrain | Weight (size) |
| District+ 2 Lowstep | Bosch Active Line Plus 50 Nm | 400 Wh | Nexus 7-speed, chain | 26.10 kg (M) |
| District+ 3 Lowstep | Bosch Active Line Plus 50 Nm | 545 or 800 Wh | Nexus 8-speed, chain | 26.20 kg (M) |
| District+ 3 Lowstep Belt | Bosch Active Line Plus 50 Nm | 545 or 800 Wh | Nexus 8-speed, belt | 25.20 kg (M) |
| District+ 4 Lowstep | Bosch Performance Line 75 Nm | 545 or 800 Wh | Nexus 5-speed, belt | 25.60 kg (M) |
Our take: in the same colour, the 800 Wh is chosen for distance, the 545 Wh for everyday town riding. The District+ 4 Lowstep (25.60 kg in M) offers the same battery with a 75 Nm Performance Line motor.
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LVR sizing advice The District+ 3 Lowstep ranges from S (155 to 165 cm) to XL (186 to 197 cm) depending on the colour, with an 85 mm stem in S and M and 105 mm in L and XL. If you are between two sizes, the smaller one gives a more upright posture, ideal in town.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| Can I go touring with it? | Yes, with panniers on the rear rack, within the 25 kg limit. |
| How can I look after the battery? | Stored over winter at half charge, somewhere dry and at room temperature. |
| Is the fork adjustable? | Its preload can be adjusted by hand to suit your weight. |
| Which sizes come in this blue? | S, M, L and XL, from 155 to 197 cm according to Trek. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict The District+ 3 Lowstep for long rides, with an 800 Wh battery and a rear rack that takes touring panniers. Its Dark Aquatic blue wins you over with its depth.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? As a Trek retailer in Béziers, we prepare your District+ for leisure rides, fit your panniers and advise you on charging while touring.
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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