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The Trek District+ 3 N7 540 Lowstep in Dark Star, a dense, deep black, is all about endurance: its 540 Wh PowerTube powers a Bosch Active Line Plus motor renowned for its smoothness. A Nexus 7-speed hub, Shimano hydraulic disc brakes and full equipment for town. Trek quotes 27.70 kg in L.
| Frame | Alpha Platinum aluminium Lowstep (low step-over), removable integrated battery, cables integrated through the cockpit, 135x5 mm quick-release rear axle |
| Motor | Bosch Active Line Plus, Bosch smart system, 60 Nm (Trek figure); assistance cuts out at 25 km/h |
| Battery | Bosch PowerTube 540 Wh, integrated into the down tube and removable |
| Controls / display | Bosch Purion 200 on the handlebar |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Nexus C3001 7-speed internal gear hub, Shimano HG40 chain, 18T sprocket, ProWheel alloy 165 mm chainset |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-E25 coil spring, adjustable preload, 60 mm travel, 100 mm quick release |
| Brakes | Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc, Shimano RT10 centerlock 160 mm rotors |
| Wheels / tyres | Bontrager Kovee double-wall Tubeless Ready 23 mm rims, Shimano centerlock hubs / Bontrager E6 Hard-Case Lite 700x50 reflective tyres |
| Cockpit | Alloy 630 mm handlebar, 25 mm rise; Bontrager alloy adjustable-angle stem, Blendr compatible, 70 or 110 mm depending on size; ergonomic grips |
| Saddle / seatpost | Comfort city saddle, alloy suspension seatpost 31.6 mm, 300 mm |
| Equipment | SKS front and rear mudguards, MIK-compatible alloy rear rack, Pletscher Comp Flex 18 kickstand, city pedals |
| Weight | 27.70 kg in size L (Trek figure) |
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At a glance
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For the rider who makes several trips a day, appointments, school, shopping, and would rather not think about the battery until the weekend. It will also appeal to professionals who want an understated, reliable company bike.
540 Wh: the reserve that changes your habits. A Bosch battery is measured in watt-hours, the amount of energy stored. Going from 360 to 540 Wh gives you one and a half times more energy with the same Active Line Plus motor, so you can ride longer between charges or stay in a higher assistance mode. On this frame, the PowerTube sits inside the down tube and comes out for charging at home.
| PowerTube 360 Wh | PowerTube 540 Wh | PowerTube 600 | |
| Version | District+ 3 N7 360 / R9 360 | District+ 3 N7 540 / N7 B / R9 540 | District+ 4 N5 B / R10 |
| Paired motor | Active Line Plus | Active Line Plus | Performance Line 75 Nm |
| Charging | The quickest to top up | Longer charge, less often | Large capacity, hungrier motor |
| Who for | Short daily journeys | Long journeys, day rides | Hills, loads, demanding journeys |
In short: the same bike as the N7 360, the same Nexus 7-speed hub, but with a 540 Wh battery. It's the logical choice if your journey goes beyond the town centre or if you don't want to charge every evening.
The Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes work on 160 mm rotors: the lever action is light under your fingers and braking stays consistent in the rain, where a rim brake loses effectiveness. On a bike weighing nearly 28 kg, that consistency matters on the descent to the Pont Vieux.
The 540 Wh battery comes out through the top of the down tube for charging at home. In winter, keep it indoors at room temperature and charge it before setting off: a warm battery delivers its energy better than one left overnight in a cold garage. The electric assistance stops at 25 km/h.
| Model | Motor | Battery | Drivetrain | Weight (L) |
| District+ 3 N7 360 LS | Bosch Active Line Plus | 360 Wh | Nexus 7-speed hub, chain | 26.80 kg |
| District+ 3 N7 540 LS | Bosch Active Line Plus | 540 Wh | Nexus 7-speed hub, chain | 27.70 kg |
| District+ 3 N7 B LS | Bosch Active Line Plus | 540 Wh | Nexus 7-speed hub, Gates belt | 27.20 kg |
| District+ 3 R9 540 LS | Bosch Active Line Plus | 540 Wh | CUES 9-speed derailleur | 24.30 kg |
Our take: compared with the derailleur-equipped R9 540 (24.30 kg in L according to Trek), this N7 540 favours a maintenance-free drivetrain. Its twin, the N7 B, at 27.20 kg, adds a Gates belt to the same battery.
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LVR sizing advice Thanks to the low step-over, the top tube height hardly matters: go by your height. S for 147 to 155 cm, M for 155 to 173 cm, L for 170 to 185 cm, XL for 185 to 203 cm. If you're on the M / L borderline, try both in the shop: the 110 mm stem on the L stretches the position noticeably.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| Are the brakes hydraulic? | Yes, Shimano MT200 hydraulics on 160 mm rotors. |
| How should I store the battery over winter? | Indoors, somewhere dry at room temperature, and charged before setting off. |
| Is the bike heavy? | 27.70 kg in size L; the step-through frame and kickstand make it easier to manoeuvre when stationary. |
| Does the black show marks? | Dust shows a little more than on the silver; a damp cloth is enough. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict A long-range, understated District+ that frees you from daily charging thanks to its 540 Wh. Its dense black blends into any setting, from the office to the town centre.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? As a Trek retailer in Béziers, we check your hydraulic brakes, update the Bosch system and advise you on the battery according to the season.
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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