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In dark Lithium Grey, this Trek District+ 3 Lowstep Belt 545 Wh is offered in M and L, for riders from 165 to 186 cm according to Trek. Step-through Alpha Platinum aluminium frame, Gates CDC CenterTrack belt, Nexus 8-speed hub, Bosch Active Line Plus motor and top-loading removable battery: the whole bike weighs 25.20 kg in size M according to Trek.
| 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 | 545 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 busy people who want a discreet city bike with no chain maintenance, to use every day for commuting or shopping. It will appeal to anyone who appreciates well-designed, understated and durable things.
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.
Integrating the cables right from the cockpit gives a clean front end, with no dangling housings. The battery loads through the top of the down tube: you remove it standing up, with no fiddly handling. This Alpha Platinum frame is also the lightest in the District+ 3 series.
With 545 Wh, the battery comfortably covers a week of urban journeys. The 50 Nm Active Line Plus motor provides natural assistance up to 25 km/h, as the law requires. The Gates belt means no greasy chain and no stained trousers, and the adjustable stem fine-tunes the riding position.
| 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: this dark grey only comes in M and L, whereas the Dark Aquatic blue also offers S. With 545 Wh, it's for everyday use; the 800 Wh is aimed at long distances.
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LVR sizing advice This colour is offered in M (165 to 175 cm, 85 mm stem) and L (175 to 186 cm, 105 mm stem). For riders under 165 cm, the Dark Aquatic blue colour comes in S.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| What rider height is it for? | M for 165 to 175 cm, L for 175 to 186 cm according to Trek. |
| Does the belt wear out? | Very slowly; we check its tension and wear at every service. |
| Is the frame lighter? | Yes, Alpha Platinum makes this Belt the lightest of the District+ 3 models. |
| Is the grey discreet? | Yes, Lithium Grey is a very understated dark grey. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict An understated District+ 3 Lowstep Belt with no chain maintenance, ideal for town. Its dark Lithium Grey highlights a clean design.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? At LVR Cycles in Béziers, we set up your riding position, check the belt and the Nexus hub and handle the Bosch updates.
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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Specific References
Electric city bike Trek District+ 3 Lowstep Belt grey: Active Line Plus 545 Wh, belt drive, 25.20 kg in M
