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The Trek District+ 1 Lowstep offers an easy-to-step-through frame built around a 40 Nm Bosch Active Line motor and a 400 Wh CompactTube battery. It rolls on a 7-speed Shimano Nexus hub and stops with Shimano hydraulic discs. Trek gives 24.30 kg in size M; this Matte Deep Dark Blue colour, a matt midnight blue, is offered here in size L.
| Frame | Alpha Smooth aluminium, Bosch battery integrated in the down tube, internal cable routing, belt-compatible frame, Post-Mount brakes, Lowstep (step-through frame) |
| Motor | Bosch Active Line, smart system, 40 Nm; assistance cuts out at 25 km/h in Europe |
| Battery | Bosch CompactTube 400 Wh, integrated in the down tube |
| Controls / display | Bosch LED remote (smart system) |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Nexus C3001 7-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 | Rigid aluminium (Verve), steel steerer, ThruSkew skewer |
| Wheels / tyres | Bontrager Connection double-wall 32-hole rims / Bontrager H2 Comp 27.5 x 2.00 in tyres |
| Cockpit | Alloy 630 mm handlebar, 25 mm rise, Bontrager adjustable-angle stem, Blendr compatible, Herrmans Clik ergonomic grips |
| Saddle / seatpost | Selle Royal Nuvola / Bontrager alloy seatpost 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset |
| Equipment | Wide SKS mudguards, MIK-compatible alloy rear rack, Pletscher Comp Flex 18 kickstand, pedals with reflectors |
| Weight | 24.30 kg in size M (Trek figure) |
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At a glance
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For a tall rider, from 180 to 200 cm according to Trek, who nevertheless wants to get on the bike without swinging a leg over the saddle: a painful knee or hip, work clothes, a child seat at the back. It is a bike for daily journeys and gentle rides along the Canal du Midi.
The Lowstep, a frame you step through without lifting your leg. On this version of the District+ 1, the top tube dips almost down to the bottom bracket: you get on the bike as easily as climbing a step, even in a skirt, with a bag on your back or shopping on the rack. The Alpha Smooth aluminium keeps the Bosch battery in the down tube and the rigid fork keeps the weight down.
| 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: at 24.30 kg in size M according to Trek, this District+ 1 Lowstep is the lightest District+ in this group. The 40 Nm Bosch Active Line motor provides progressive assistance, gentler than that of the higher models.
A step-through frame needs more material to stay stiff, as there is no top tube to hold it all together. Trek compensates with a wide down tube, which also houses the Bosch battery. As a result, the bike stays stable even when loaded. The Bosch Active Line assistance supports your pedalling up to 25 km/h, in line with European rules, and runs very quietly.
The Bosch LED control on the smart system sits next to the left grip: a few LEDs show the mode and remaining charge, with no display to check. It is deliberately minimalist. For riding at night, we advise checking your lights and adding a sturdy D-lock, and we also recommend thinking about theft insurance.
| Model | Motor | Battery | Drivetrain | Weight (size) |
| District+ 1 Lowstep | Bosch Active Line 40 Nm | 400 Wh | Nexus 7-speed, chain | 24.30 kg (M) |
| District+ 1 Coaster Lowstep | Bosch Active Line 40 Nm | 400 Wh | Nexus 7-speed, coaster brake | 25.00 kg (M) |
| 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) |
Our take: the District+ 1 Lowstep is the lightest in the comparison (24.30 kg in M). The District+ 2 Lowstep adds a suspension fork and seatpost for 1.80 kg; the District+ 3 Lowstep brings a removable 545 or 800 Wh battery.
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LVR sizing advice This midnight blue colour is offered in size L, which Trek designs for riders from 180 to 200 cm with an 85 to 94 cm inseam, with a 105 mm stem. The step-through frame makes getting on easy: saddle height is what guides the setup.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| Is a step-through frame less strong? | No, it is designed for this use, with a reinforced down tube that houses the battery. |
| Can I fit a child seat? | That depends on the seat and the rack; let's talk about it in store before you buy. |
| What does the LED control show? | The assistance mode and battery level, via LEDs. |
| Is this colour available in a small size? | This blue is offered in L; the Supernova brown comes in S and L. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict A light, uncomplicated District+ 1 Lowstep that is easy to step through, even for a tall rider. The matt midnight blue gives it an understated, modern look.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? In Béziers, we set up your riding position, check the Bosch motor with our diagnostic tool and explain how to charge the battery and store it over winter.
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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