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Electric city bike Trek District+ 1 Lowstep matte deep dark blue 400 Wh

Electric city bike Trek District+ 1 Lowstep midnight blue: Bosch Active Line 400 Wh, step-through, 24.30 kg in M

$2,329.21 Incl. Tax

~~$2,853.25~~ MSRP

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Trek District+ 1 Lowstep Matte Deep Dark Blue: the step-through for taller riders

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.

Technical specifications

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)

At a glance

✓ Lowstep step-through frame	✓ Bosch Active Line 40 Nm
✓ CompactTube 400 Wh	✓ Shimano Nexus 7-speed
✓ Hydraulic disc brakes	✓ 24.30 kg in size M

Who is it for?

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 LVR workshop view

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.

Which District+ should you choose?

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.

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.

Size	L
Rider height (cm)	180-200
Inseam (cm)	85-94
Stem (mm)	105

Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop.

Your questions

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.

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.

Pros
+ The lightest District+ in this group
+ Accessible step-through frame
+ Refined matt midnight blue

Cons
- Rigid fork
- LED control without a display

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.

Reference TRK-5301472

Data sheet