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The Trek Charter+ 4 Nexus 5 belt drive 800 Wh Lowstep is made for long leisure rides: a large 800 Wh Bosch battery, a quiet belt, a Nexus 5-speed hub and a Bontrager Boulevard saddle. Trek quotes 31.50 kg in size M. The Bosch Performance Line motor accompanies you up to 25 km/h. Lichen Green is a natural sage green.
| 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 leisure riders who love long outings on the greenways and the Canal du Midi, in peace and without mechanical noise. It will appeal to active retirees and to couples heading out for the day.
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.
On a greenway like Passa Païs, you ride for a long time at a steady pace: the belt makes no noise, so you enjoy the scenery rather than the rattle of a chain. The 800 Wh battery leaves a good margin for detours and food stops.
The Bontrager Boulevard saddle and suspension seatpost keep you comfortable hour after hour. The 630 mm bar with 25 mm of rise and the adjustable stem give you an upright upper body, ideal for looking around and easing your neck.
| 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: this green colour shares everything with the blue and the black. Compared with the R9 800 Wh Lowstep (31.70 kg in M), it's 0.20 kg lighter and replaces the chain with a belt.
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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 I do a 2-day ride? | Yes, with the charger in the pannier; range depends on terrain and mode. |
| Is the belt quiet? | Yes, it's one of its main strengths on leisure rides. |
| Can the bar height be adjusted? | Yes, the Bontrager stem is height-adjustable. |
| Is the green a pastel? | Lichen Green is a soft, slightly greyish sage green. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict A quiet, comfortable long-ride Charter+, ideal for enjoying the greenways. Its sage green blends with the landscapes of the hinterland.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? In Béziers, we suggest greenway routes starting from the shop, set up your position and handle the Bosch updates.
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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