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The Trek District+ 3 N7 B Lowstep replaces the chain with a Gates belt: no grease, no noise, no marks on your clothes. It keeps the Bosch Active Line Plus motor, the 540 Wh PowerTube battery and the Nexus 7-speed hub, on a step-through frame equipped for town. Trek quotes 27.20 kg in size L. Its Lunar Silver is a light, bright silver grey.
| 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, Gates CDC CenterTrack belt, 22T 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 | Bontrager Boulevard 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 | 27.20 kg in size L (Trek figure) |
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At a glance
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For anyone who rides in work clothes, a dress, a suit or light trousers, and never wants to use a trouser clip or get a black mark on their calf again. It's for those who want a bike ready to go every morning, with no drivetrain maintenance.
The Gates belt: goodbye greasy chain. Instead of a chain, this District+ transmits your pedalling through a carbon-fibre-reinforced Gates CDC belt, guided by a central CenterTrack rail that stops it jumping off. It needs no grease, doesn't rust and won't stain your trousers. Combined with the Nexus hub, which keeps the gears inside, it forms the cleanest and quietest drivetrain in the District+ 3 range.
| Nexus hub + chain | Nexus hub + Gates belt | Shimano CUES derailleur | |
| How it works | Gears hidden in the rear hub | Gears in the hub, carbon belt | External sprockets and derailleur |
| Shifting | Possible at a standstill, at red lights | Possible at a standstill, at red lights | While pedalling, smoothly |
| Maintenance | Low, chain to grease | Very low, no greasing | Regular: cleaning, adjustment |
| Who for | Simple urban journeys | Everyday use without the grime | Varied terrain, sporty rides |
In short: the N7 B takes the 540 Wh battery of the N7 540 and replaces the chain with a Gates belt. You gain cleanliness and peace of mind on maintenance, ideal if the bike lives in the hallway or the office bike room.
A Gates belt has no metal links: it's a toothed polymer band reinforced with carbon fibre that never needs lubricating. A rinse with water is enough when it gets dusty. Its central CenterTrack rail keeps it perfectly aligned on the 22-tooth sprocket, even over kerbs and cobbles.
With no derailleur and no chain, the drivetrain stays silent: what you mostly hear is the tyres rolling. The Active Line Plus motor, also discreet, provides gentle assistance that suits this calm bike well, up to the legal speed of 25 km/h.
| Model | Motor | Battery | Drivetrain | Weight (L) |
| 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+ 4 N5 B LS | Bosch Performance Line | 600 Wh | Nexus 5-speed hub, Gates belt | 27.70 kg |
| District+ 3 R9 540 LS | Bosch Active Line Plus | 540 Wh | CUES 9-speed derailleur | 24.30 kg |
Our take: with the same battery, this N7 B weighs 500 g less than the chain-driven N7 540 (27.20 kg versus 27.70 kg). The N5 B moves up to the Performance Line motor and the PowerTube 600 battery, for 27.70 kg.
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LVR sizing advice Four sizes cover riders from 147 to 203 cm. For an upright, relaxed ride in the town centre, go for the smaller size if you're unsure; for long rides, the larger size gives your legs more room. The L and XL get a 110 mm stem, compared with 70 mm on the S and M.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| Does the belt need greasing? | Never: just a rinse with water when it's dusty. |
| Can the belt jump off? | The central CenterTrack rail keeps it aligned on the sprockets. |
| How long does it last? | A Gates belt wears slowly; we check its tension and condition at every service. |
| Is silver suitable for everyday use? | Yes, this light grey hides dust well and stays elegant. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict The District+ for riders in everyday clothes, with a clean, quiet belt drive. Lunar Silver gives it a light, modern look.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? In Béziers, our workshop checks the Gates belt tension, services the Nexus hub and updates your 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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