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This Trek Charter+ 4 Nexus 5 belt drive 800 Wh Lowstep is an everyday bike: step-through frame, integrated rack, Pletscher kickstand and grease-free drivetrain. A 75 Nm Bosch Performance Line motor and an 800 Wh battery, for 31.50 kg in size M according to Trek. Assistance cuts out at 25 km/h. Dark Web is an intense, stylish black.
| 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 800 Wh, Bosch smart system |
| Controls / display | Bosch Purion 200 |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Nexus C7000 5-speed internal gear hub, Gates CDX belt (32T sprocket), ProWheel alloy 170 mm chainset |
| Fork | SR Suntour SF25-NVX32, coil spring, adjustable preload, 63 mm travel |
| Brakes | Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc, 180 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 Boulevard / 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 | 31.50 kg in size M (Trek figure) |
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At a glance
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For parents juggling the school run, the commute and the evening shop, with lots of stops. It's for anyone who wants a reliable bike that parks, loads up and sets off again without any fuss.
The belt-drive Lowstep that goes the distance. Here Trek pairs the Alpha Platinum step-through frame, the Gates CDX belt and the Shimano Nexus C7000 5-speed hub with an 800 Wh PowerTube. You get the low step-over, the grease-free drivetrain and a large energy reserve, with mudguards, an integrated rack and a Pletscher Comp Flex 40 kickstand.
| Shimano CUES derailleur | Nexus 5 hub + belt | Enviolo hub + belt | |
| How it works | 9 sprockets and a Linkglide chain | 5 gears enclosed in the hub | Continuously variable, no steps |
| Maintenance | Chain needs cleaning and lubing | Grease-free belt, sealed hub | Grease-free belt, sealed hub |
| Reference bike | Charter+ 4 R9, 30.80 kg (M, 540 Wh) | Charter+ 4 Nexus 5, 30.60 kg (M, 540 Wh) | Charter+ 4 Enviolo, 31.60 kg (M, 540 Wh) |
| What it means | Widest gear range | Shifts at a standstill, clean | The ideal gear at any moment |
In short: 260 Wh more than the Nexus 540 Wh Lowstep for an extra 0.90 kg according to Trek (31.50 kg versus 30.60 kg in M). The right choice when journeys get longer or you ride every day without wanting to charge every evening.
The step-through frame lets you get on and off dozens of times a day effortlessly, even in a skirt or a long coat. The Pletscher Comp Flex 40 kickstand holds the loaded bike while you lock it or put your things in the pannier.
The Nexus hub changes gear at a standstill: when you pull away from the lights, you're already in the right gear. The 800 Wh battery spaces out charges, which makes organising a busy week simpler.
| Model | Motor / battery | Drivetrain | Fork | Weight (size) |
| Charter+ 4 Nexus 5 belt 540 Wh Lowstep | Bosch Performance Line 75 Nm / 540 Wh | Nexus 5 + belt | 63 mm coil | 30.60 kg (M) |
| Charter+ 4 Nexus 5 belt 800 Wh Lowstep | Bosch Performance Line 75 Nm / 800 Wh | Nexus 5 + belt | 63 mm coil | 31.50 kg (M) |
| Charter+ 4 Enviolo belt 800 Wh Lowstep | Bosch Performance Line 75 Nm / 800 Wh | Enviolo City + belt | 63 mm coil | 32.50 kg (M) |
| Charter+ 4 R9 800 Wh Lowstep | Bosch Performance Line 75 Nm / 800 Wh | Shimano CUES 9-speed | 63 mm coil | 31.70 kg (M) |
Our take: the same bike as the blue and green colours. For less weight and a smaller battery, the Nexus 5 540 Wh Lowstep comes down to 30.60 kg in M.
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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. |
| Can a child seat be fitted? | That depends on the seat and the rack; let's talk about it in store before you buy anything. |
| Which lock should I choose? | A good-quality D-lock or chain lock; remember insurance too. |
| Is the bike stable when parked loaded? | Yes, the Pletscher Comp Flex 40 kickstand is designed for a fully equipped bike. |
| Is the black visible at night? | The reflective sidewalls of the E6 tyres help you be seen from the side. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict A practical family Charter+ for long, busy days, clean and easy to park. Its intense black stays elegant every day.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? At LVR Cycles in Béziers, we advise you on locks, insurance and everyday accessories, and service the drivetrain and 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.
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