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With its 800 Wh removable battery, this Trek District+ 3 Lowstep Belt is ready for long rides without giving up the cleanliness of a Gates CDC CenterTrack belt. Bosch Active Line Plus motor, Nexus 8-speed hub and step-through Alpha Platinum aluminium frame: Trek quotes 25.20 kg in size M for this model. The deep Dark Aquatic blue is offered in S, M and L.
| Frame | Alpha Platinum aluminium Lowstep (step-through frame), removable top-loading battery, cables integrated through the cockpit, 135x5 mm rear axle |
| 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, Gates CDC CenterTrack belt, 22T sprocket |
| 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 | 25.20 kg in size M (Trek figure) |
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At a glance
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For the relaxed cycle tourist heading out for the day on the Passa Païs greenway or along the Canal du Midi, with panniers, who doesn't want to worry about chain maintenance on the road. It also suits long daily commutes.
District+ 3 Lowstep Belt: Alpha Platinum and belt drive together. This version gets a different frame: Trek uses its Alpha Platinum aluminium here, a higher grade than Alpha Smooth, with a battery that slides out through the top of the down tube and cables integrated right from the cockpit. The drivetrain pairs the Nexus 8-speed hub with a Gates CDC CenterTrack belt that needs neither oil nor degreaser.
| 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 short: at 25.20 kg in size M according to Trek, this District+ 3 Lowstep Belt weighs 1 kg less than the chain-driven District+ 3 Lowstep. It's the most refined of the District+ models with the Active Line Plus motor.
On a tour, the belt really comes into its own: it isn't bothered by dusty tracks or rain, and you don't need to carry any lubricant. The 800 Wh battery gives a comfortable margin between charges; real-world range depends on terrain, wind and assistance mode, so we don't put a figure on it.
The rear rack takes 25 kg according to Trek, enough for two touring panniers. The Nexus 8-speed hub has a low gear for pulling away fully loaded. The Bosch motor assists up to 25 km/h, then leaves you pedalling on your own, as on any European e-bike.
| Model | Motor | Battery | Drivetrain | Weight (size) |
| District+ 2 Belt Lowstep | Bosch Active Line Plus 50 Nm | 400 Wh | Nexus 7-speed, belt | 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, choose the 800 Wh for distance and the 545 Wh for town. The District+ 5 (27.10 kg in L) adds a 75 Nm motor and an Enviolo continuously variable transmission.
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LVR sizing advice The District+ 3 Lowstep Belt is offered in S (155 to 165 cm), M (165 to 175 cm) and L (175 to 186 cm) depending on the colour. 85 mm stem in S and M, 105 mm in L; we adjust its angle for an upright, relaxed position.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| Is a belt suitable for touring? | Yes, it needs no grease and no special tools on the road. |
| How much can the panniers carry? | 25 kg maximum on the rear rack according to Trek. |
| Who is 800 Wh for? | For long rides and less frequent charging. |
| Does this blue come in XL? | No, this model stops at L. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict The long-distance District+ 3 Lowstep Belt, with 800 Wh and a maintenance-free belt drive. Its Dark Aquatic blue gives it an elegant, deep look.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? In Béziers, we prepare your District+ for touring, fit your panniers and check the Gates belt and the Bosch system.
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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