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The Trek Charter+ 5 R10 540 Wh Lowstep offers all the equipment of the Charter+ 5, a 90 Nm Bosch Performance Line PX motor, a Kiox 500 display and 10-speed Shimano CUES, with a lighter 540 Wh battery. Trek quotes 30.30 kg in size M. Covellite Blue is an intense, deep and glossy indigo blue.
| 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 PX (Smart System), 250 W, 90 Nm |
| Battery | Bosch PowerTube 540 Wh |
| Controls / display | Bosch Kiox 500 (Smart System) |
| Drivetrain | Shimano CUES 10-speed Linkglide: U6000 GS derailleur, LG400 11-48 cassette, LG500 chain, ProWheel alloy 170 mm chainset |
| Fork | SR Suntour Mobie 34, tapered steerer, air spring, adjustable rebound and compression, lockout, 80 mm travel |
| Brakes | Shimano MT401 / MT420 hydraulic disc, 180 and 203 mm rotors |
| Wheels / tyres | Bontrager Kovee double-wall Tubeless Ready 23 mm rims / Bontrager E6 Hard-Case Lite 27.5 x 2.40 in tyres with reflective sidewalls |
| Cockpit | Alloy 630 mm handlebar, 25 mm rise, Bontrager alloy 80 mm height-adjustable stem, Blendr compatible, Trek Ergonomic PRO grips |
| Saddle / seatpost | Bontrager Commuter Comp / alloy sprung seatpost, adjustable stiffness, 300 mm (S, M) or 350 mm (L, XL) |
| Equipment | Trek Charter aluminium mudguards, rack integrated into the frame, Pletscher Comp Flex 40 kickstand, Bontrager City pedals |
| Weight | 30.30 kg in size M (Trek figure) |
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At a glance
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For the commuter with a short but hilly journey who wants a powerful motor without carrying the weight of an oversized battery. It will also appeal to anyone riding in town with lots of stops and starts.
All the torque of the PX in a lighter Charter+. On this Charter+ 5 R10, the Alpha Platinum Lowstep frame houses the 90 Nm Bosch Performance Line PX motor and a 540 Wh PowerTube. The Mobie 34 fork is adjusted with a pump, the sprung seatpost firms up or softens according to your weight, and the Shimano MT420 brakes work on a large 203 mm rotor.
| Charter+ 5 (Performance Line PX) | Charter+ 4 (Performance Line) | Charter+ 5 Auto (PX + Enviolo) | |
| Motor | 90 Nm, Kiox 500 display | 75 Nm, Purion 200 control | 90 Nm, Kiox 500 display |
| Drivetrain | CUES 10-speed 11-48 | CUES 9-speed, Nexus 5 or Enviolo | Automatic Enviolo + belt |
| Reference bike | R10 540 Wh Lowstep, 30.30 kg (M) | R9 540 Wh Lowstep, 30.80 kg (M) | Auto 540 Wh Lowstep, 30.60 kg (M) |
| What it means | Easier on hills and with loads | Gentle assistance, simplicity | No more gears to choose |
In short: you keep the Charter+ 5 equipment with a lighter battery, for 30.30 kg in size M according to Trek. It's the choice for hilly daily commutes, where torque matters more than capacity.
When pulling away from lights on a hill, the 90 Nm of the PX motor gets you going instantly, and the 48-tooth sprocket on the CUES cassette saves you from straining. Assistance cuts out at 25 km/h; in town, you often stay below that, and the 540 Wh capacity comfortably covers repeated short journeys.
The Kiox 500 display can be read at a glance and lets you choose the assistance mode without letting go of the bar. The Trek PRO ergonomic grips support your palm, and the 630 mm bar with 25 mm of rise gives you an upright, relaxed position in traffic.
| Model | Motor / battery | Drivetrain | Fork | Weight (size) |
| Charter+ 5 R10 540 Wh Lowstep | Bosch Performance Line PX 90 Nm / 540 Wh | Shimano CUES 10-speed | Mobie 34 air 80 mm | 30.30 kg (M) |
| Charter+ 5 R10 800 Wh Lowstep | Bosch Performance Line PX 90 Nm / 800 Wh | Shimano CUES 10-speed | Mobie 34 air 80 mm | 31.20 kg (M) |
| Charter+ 4 R9 540 Wh Lowstep | Bosch Performance Line 75 Nm / 540 Wh | Shimano CUES 9-speed | 63 mm coil | 30.80 kg (M) |
| Charter+ 5 Auto 540 Wh Lowstep | Bosch Performance Line PX 90 Nm / 540 Wh | Automatic Enviolo + belt | Mobie 34 air 80 mm | 30.60 kg (M) |
Our take: 30.30 kg in M makes it the lightest Charter+ 5 according to Trek. The R10 800 Wh adds 260 Wh for 0.90 kg; the Charter+ 5 Auto 540 Wh (30.60 kg) replaces the derailleur with an automatic belt-driven hub.
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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.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| 540 Wh with a 90 Nm motor, does that make sense? | Yes, for short or medium journeys; heavy use in a high mode reduces the range. |
| Why a 203 mm rotor? | A larger rotor dissipates heat better and gives more braking power. |
| How many gears? | Ten, with an 11-48 cassette and a Shimano CUES U6000 GS derailleur. |
| Is the blue glossy? | Yes, Covellite Blue is an intense indigo blue with glossy highlights. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict The lightest Charter+ 5, with a PX motor built for everyday restarts and hills. Its intense indigo blue gives it a distinguished look.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? In Béziers, we help you choose between 540 and 800 Wh based on your actual journey, configure the Kiox 500 and look after the Bosch system in the workshop.
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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