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The Trek Inbound+ 2 B 540 Desert Sage wears a greyish sage green reminiscent of the vegetation along the canal banks. Its base remains that of a belt-drive electric city bike: a 45 Nm Bosch motor integrated into the rear hub, a single-speed Gates drivetrain and a 540 Wh PowerTube battery. It weighs 21.60 kg in size L according to Trek.
| Frame | Alpha Smooth aluminium, straight frame with horizontal top tube, integrated cables |
| Motor | Bosch integrated into the rear hub, Bosch smart system, 45 Nm, 250 W, assistance up to 25 km/h |
| Battery | Bosch PowerTube 540 Wh, removable and lockable |
| Drivetrain | Gates Sidetrack belt, single speed, 22-tooth rear sprocket |
| Brakes | Shimano hydraulic disc, MT201 levers, UR300 calipers, 180 mm rotors front and rear |
| Wheels / tyres | Bontrager Kovee double-wall Tubeless Ready rims (23 mm), Shimano QC300 front hub / Bontrager E6 Hard-Case Lite 700x50 tyres, reflective sidewalls, aramid bead |
| Cockpit | Alloy lowriser 690 mm handlebar, 25 mm rise, 11° backsweep; Bontrager adjustable-angle stem, Blendr compatible, 70 or 110 mm depending on size |
| Saddle / seatpost | Selle Royal Vivo Moderate Ergo / Bontrager alloy seatpost 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm |
| Equipment | Pletscher Comp Flex 40 kickstand, Bontrager City pedals |
| Weight | 21.60 kg in size L (Trek figure) |
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At a glance
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For the rider who likes cycling to the sea, from Béziers towards Portiragnes or Sérignan along the flat coastal routes, and appreciates a more generous battery for the round trip. It suits anyone who wants a quiet, maintenance-free bike for relaxed rides.
Still belt drive, now with 540 Wh. The Inbound+ 2 B 540 follows the belt-drive Inbound+ formula, a single-speed Gates Sidetrack drivetrain and a Bosch motor integrated into the rear hub, but carries a 540 Wh PowerTube battery instead of 360 Wh. Charges are further apart, with no change to the cleanliness or silence of the drivetrain. Straight Alpha Smooth aluminium frame.
| PowerTube 540 Wh (B 540) | PowerTube 360 Wh (B) | PowerTube 600 Wh (R10) | |
| Capacity | 540 Wh | 360 Wh | 600 Wh |
| Paired drivetrain | Gates belt, 1-speed | Gates belt, 1-speed | Shimano CUES, 10-speed |
| Straight-frame version | 21.60 kg (L) | 20.70 kg (L) | 22.60 kg (L) |
| What it means | Belt drive and fewer charges | The lightest for town | Energy and gears for hills |
In short: 180 Wh more than the Inbound+ 2 B for an extra 900 g (21.60 kg in L). If you like the idea of a maintenance-free belt but ride beyond the town centre, this is the version to go for.
The routes to the coast are flat but exposed to the wind: the Bosch hub motor provides steady support, and the 540 Wh leaves a margin if the ride home is into a headwind. Assistance tops out at 25 km/h, a pleasant pace for a relaxed ride. The belt, for its part, isn't bothered by sand or salty air.
After a ride by the sea, rinse the bike with fresh water, without a pressure jet, and dry the metal parts; the belt needs no lubricant. The 50 mm E6 tyres with reflective sidewalls roll comfortably on the cycle paths and back roads of the coast.
| Model | Motor / battery | Drivetrain | Frame | Weight (size) |
| Inbound+ 2 B | Bosch hub 45 Nm / 360 Wh | Gates belt, 1-speed | Straight | 20.70 kg (L) |
| Inbound+ 2 B 540 | Bosch hub 45 Nm / 540 Wh | Gates belt, 1-speed | Straight | 21.60 kg (L) |
| Inbound+ 2 R10 | Bosch hub 45 Nm / 600 Wh | Shimano CUES 10-speed | Straight | 22.60 kg (L) |
| Inbound+ 2 B 540 LS | Bosch hub 45 Nm / 540 Wh | Gates belt, 1-speed | Lowstep | 21.40 kg (M) |
Our take: for flat rides to the sea, the B 540 offers 180 Wh more than the Inbound+ 2 B for 900 g. If the hinterland calls, the R10 (600 Wh, ten gears, 22.60 kg) is better suited to hills.
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LVR sizing advice Straight frame in M (155 to 173 cm), L (170 to 185 cm) and XL (185 to 203 cm). As the battery weighs a little more than on the 360 Wh version, a size that lets you put a foot down easily makes stops at the lights more relaxed.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| Does salty air damage the belt? | No, it doesn't rust; just rinse the bike after the beach. |
| Can it be ridden on cycle tracks? | Yes, on smooth tracks, thanks to the 50 mm tyres. |
| Is a headwind a problem? | The motor compensates, and the 540 Wh battery leaves a margin. |
| Is the sage green vivid? | No, it's a soft, natural greyish green. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict The belt-drive Inbound+ that heads for the sea, quiet, maintenance-free and with a generous battery. Its natural sage green suits the spirit of waterside rides.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? In Béziers, we suggest routes to the coast, check your belt and Bosch system and explain how to look after the bike after rides by the sea.
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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