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Electric trekking bike Trek Charter+ 4 Trail 540 Wh Lowstep lichen green

Electric trekking bike Trek Charter+ 4 Trail 540 Wh Lowstep green: Bosch 540 Wh, 80 mm fork, 27.80 kg in M

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Trek Charter+ 4 Trail 540 Wh Lowstep Lichen Green: the nimble all-rounder

The Trek Charter+ 4 Trail 540 Wh Lowstep combines the step-through frame of the Charter+ with off-road equipment: an 80 mm XCR32 fork, Connection Elite tyres and a 720 mm flat bar. It carries a Bosch Performance Line motor and a 540 Wh battery, and Trek quotes 27.80 kg in size M. Its Lichen Green is reminiscent of a calm, natural sage green.

Technical specifications

Frame	Alpha Platinum aluminium, Lowstep step-through frame, Bosch battery inserted through the top of the down tube, cables integrated through the cockpit, integrated rack and mudguards, bolt-on adjustable rear dropout
Motor	Bosch Performance Line, 250 W, 75 Nm
Battery	Bosch PowerTube 540 Wh
Controls / display	Bosch Purion 200
Drivetrain	Shimano CUES 9-speed Linkglide: LG300 11-46 cassette, LG500 chain, ProWheel alloy 170 mm chainset
Fork	SR Suntour XCR32, tapered steerer, coil spring, adjustable preload, lockout, 80 mm travel
Brakes	Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc, 180 mm rotors
Wheels / tyres	Bontrager Kovee double-wall Tubeless Ready 23 mm rims / Bontrager Connection Elite 27.5 x 2.40 in tyres with reflective strip
Cockpit	Bontrager alloy 720 mm flat bar, 5 mm rise, Bontrager alloy 80 mm height-adjustable stem, Blendr compatible, Trek Ergonomic Comp grips
Saddle / seatpost	Bontrager Commuter Comp / alloy suspension seatpost 31.6 mm, 300 mm
Equipment	Trek Charter aluminium mudguards, rack integrated into the frame, Pletscher Comp Flex 40 kickstand, Bontrager City pedals
Weight	27.80 kg in size M (Trek figure)

At a glance

✓ Step-through frame, off-road spirit	✓ 80 mm coil fork with lockout
✓ PowerTube 540 Wh	✓ 720 mm flat bar, 5 mm rise
✓ Bontrager Commuter Comp saddle	✓ 27.80 kg in size M

Who is it for?

For Sunday rides that mix back roads and tracks, from the vineyards around Béziers to the coastal paths towards Valras and Sérignan. It will appeal to anyone who wants an off-road bike that's easy to handle when stationary.

The LVR workshop view

An all-terrain Lowstep with a moderate weight. On this low step-over Alpha Platinum base, Trek fits an 80 mm XCR32 coil fork with lockout, Connection Elite tyres with a reflective strip and a flat bar with just 5 mm of rise. The 540 Wh battery, more compact than the 800 Wh, slides in through the top of the down tube and keeps the bike nimble on tracks.

	Charter+ 4 Trail	Charter+ 4 R9	Charter+ 5 R10
Fork	XCR32 coil, 80 mm, lockout	SF25 coil, 63 mm	Mobie 34 air, 80 mm
Tyres / handlebar	Connection Elite, 720 mm flat bar	E6 Hard-Case Lite, 630 mm bar	E6 Hard-Case Lite, 630 mm bar
Reference bike	Trail 540 Wh Lowstep, 27.80 kg (M)	R9 540 Wh Lowstep, 30.80 kg (M)	R10 540 Wh Lowstep, 30.30 kg (M)
What it means	Confident on tracks and trails	Road and greenways	More torque, stronger braking

In short: it's the lightest Charter+ Lowstep according to Trek's figures, 27.80 kg in size M, with the Trail chassis. A good compromise for riders who alternate between greenways, vineyard tracks and back roads.

The 2.40-inch Bontrager Connection Elite tyres have a more pronounced tread than the E6 tyres on the road versions, and a reflective strip on the sidewall. On packed sand or the gravel of a coastal path, they grip better and give you more confidence under braking.

The 540 Wh battery is enough for most half-day rides; the Bosch motor's assistance, cut at 25 km/h, is easy to manage from the Purion 200 control on the bar. On the flat into a sea breeze, a middle mode is often enough.

Which Charter+ should you choose?

Model	Motor / battery	Drivetrain	Fork	Weight (size)
Charter+ 4 Trail 540 Wh Lowstep	Bosch Performance Line 75 Nm / 540 Wh	Shimano CUES 9-speed	XCR32 80 mm	27.80 kg (M)
Charter+ 4 Trail 800 Wh Lowstep	Bosch Performance Line 75 Nm / 800 Wh	Shimano CUES 9-speed	XCR32 80 mm	31.70 kg (M)
Charter+ 4 Trail 540 Wh	Bosch Performance Line 75 Nm / 540 Wh	Shimano CUES 9-speed	XCR32 80 mm	26.80 kg (L)
Charter+ 4 R9 540 Wh Lowstep	Bosch Performance Line 75 Nm / 540 Wh	Shimano CUES 9-speed	63 mm coil	30.80 kg (M)

Our take: 27.80 kg in M versus 31.70 kg for the Trail 800 Wh Lowstep: a big difference, in favour of handling. Compared with the R9 540 Wh Lowstep (30.80 kg), you gain the 80 mm fork and the wide bar.

LVR sizing advice

You get onto the Lowstep frame from the front, without lifting your leg: the size is chosen mainly on saddle height and reach. Trek's ranges overlap between M and L (170 to 173 cm); in that case, the smaller size gives a more upright position and the larger one more room for long rides. The height-adjustable stem then fine-tunes the position.

Size	S	M	L	XL
Rider height (cm)	147-155	155-173	170-185	185-203
Inseam (cm)	69-88	77-96	80-99	86-105
Wheels (in)	27.5	27.5	27.5	27.5
Seatpost (mm)	300	300	300	300

Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop.

Your questions

Is it easy to park?	Yes, it's easy to wheel around by hand and stands on its Pletscher kickstand.
Can I carry it on a car?	Remove the battery and use a towbar bike rack suitable for e-bikes.
Does sand damage the drivetrain?	It wears the chain: rinse it with fresh water and re-lube it after a ride by the sea.
Is the green a light shade?	Lichen Green is a soft sage green, somewhere between grey and green.

The LVR Cycles verdict

A light off-road Charter+ for the family, pleasant to handle and well shod for tracks. Its sage green gives it a calm look.

Pros
+ 27.80 kg in size M
+ Off-road tyres with reflective strip
+ Easy step-through frame

Cons
- 540 Wh for long days out
- Chain needs care near the sea

Why buy from LVR Cycles? Our Béziers workshop advises you on chain care after rides by the sea, sets up your fork and updates 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.

Reference TRK-5341821

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