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Deep black and with no frills, the Trek District+ 3 N7 B Lowstep Dark Star is designed to live alongside your home: its Gates belt leaves no grease marks on the floor or the hallway walls. A Bosch Active Line Plus motor, a 540 Wh battery, a Nexus 7-speed hub and full equipment, for 27.20 kg in L according to Trek.
| 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 the city dweller who keeps their bike in a flat, a hallway or a shared bike room and wants to avoid mess. It will also suit families sharing the bike between two people of similar height, thanks to the step-through frame and adjustable stem.
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.
The Pletscher Comp Flex 18 kickstand keeps the bike upright in a narrow hallway, and the SKS mudguards limit the mud brought indoors on rainy days. The Gates belt, dry to the touch, can brush against a coat or bag without dirtying it, which makes all the difference when the bike sleeps by the door.
The Shimano Nexus C3001 hub groups seven gears in a sealed housing: no derailleur sticking out and risking getting bent against a wall or in a crowded bike room. It only needs periodic servicing, which we carry out in the workshop along with checking the Bosch system.
| 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: among the 540 Wh versions, the N7 B is the cleanest to live with indoors. The derailleur-equipped R9 540 is the lightest quoted by Trek (24.30 kg) but needs its chain greasing.
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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. |
| Will the bike make a mess indoors? | The belt carries no grease; only the tyres need a wipe. |
| Can two people share it? | Yes, if they're of similar height; the saddle and stem are easy to adjust. |
| Does the hub need servicing? | Periodic servicing in the workshop is enough, with no day-to-day adjustment. |
| Does the black scratch? | Like any paint; a clear frame protector limits scuffs. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict The ideal District+ for flats and hallways, with no grease and no fragile derailleur. Its deep Dark Star black blends into any interior.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? As a Trek retailer in Béziers, we set up your District+ for one or two users, fit a frame protector if needed and service the belt drive.
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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