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The Trek Powerfly+ 4 Gen 5 is the entry point to Trek's full-power electric mountain bikes: a Bosch Performance Line CX motor, a 600 Wh PowerTube battery housed in the Alpha Platinum aluminium frame and a 10-speed Shimano CUES drivetrain. It weighs 23.10 kg in size M according to Trek. Like any European e-bike, it assists you up to 25 km/h with a 250 W rated motor. The Matte Mercury/Gloss Power Surge colourway combines a matt mercury grey with highly visible gloss fluorescent green touches.
| Frame | Alpha Platinum aluminium, removable integrated RIB 2.0 battery, Motor Armor motor protection, Control Freak internal routing, tapered head tube, Boost148 12 mm axle |
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line CX, Bosch smart system; assist cuts out at 25 km/h in Europe |
| Battery | Bosch PowerTube 600 Wh, integrated in the down tube and removable |
| Controls / display | Bosch Purion 200 on the bar |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCR 34, air spring, 2CR damper, hydraulic lockout, Boost110 15 mm axle, 100 mm in S, 120 mm from M to XL |
| Drivetrain | Shimano CUES 1x10 Linkglide: U6000 GS derailleur, FSA Bosch 36T 165 mm chainset, LG300 11-48 cassette, LG500 chain |
| Brakes | Disc, Tektro Centerlock 203 mm rotors |
| Wheels / tyres | Bontrager Connection double-wall rims, Shimano TC500 hubs / Bontrager XT3 Comp 2.40 in (27.5 in S, 29 above) |
| Cockpit | Bontrager Comp alloy 780 mm handlebar, 40 mm rise, Bontrager Comp 50 mm stem, Blendr compatible |
| Saddle / seatpost | Bontrager Commuter Comp / Bontrager alloy 31.6 mm seatpost, 330 to 400 mm depending on size |
| Weight | 23.10 kg in size M (Trek figure) |
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At a glance
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For the rider discovering electric mountain biking who wants a simple, tough, easy-to-maintain bike, as capable on the gravel tracks around Béziers as on the first trails of the hinterland. It will suit anyone getting back into sport or wanting to keep up with fitter friends.
Alpha Platinum aluminium, the foundation of the Powerfly+. Trek groups its alloys under the Alpha name, and Platinum is one of the top grades in the family, just below the Alpha NEXT Platinum of the Fuel models. On this Powerfly+ 4, it forms a hardtail frame that houses the battery in the down tube, protects the motor under a Motor Armor skid plate and routes the cables internally.
| Alpha Platinum (Powerfly+) | Alpha Gold (Marlin+) | OCLV Mountain carbon (Rail+ 9.7 / 9.8) | |
| Level | Top grade of Trek aluminium | Aluminium of the entry-level e-MTB | Trek mountain bike carbon |
| Construction | Shaped tubes, battery housed in the down tube | Shaped tubes, compact battery | Layers compacted under heat, impact-resistant lay-up |
| Reference bike | Powerfly+ 4, 23.10 kg (M) | Marlin+ 8, 21.89 kg (M) | Rail+ 9.7 / 9.8 full-suspension |
| What it means | Tough, takes a big battery | Lighter, less powerful motor | Reserved for high-end full-suspension bikes |
Put simply: the Powerfly+ 4 gives you the most powerful Bosch motor in the hardtail range with a 600 Wh battery and deliberately simple mechanics. It is the lightest version of the Powerfly+ 4, at 23.10 kg in M.
The Shimano CUES drivetrain is based on Linkglide technology: thicker cassette teeth and a dedicated chain, designed to last longer than conventional mountain bike drivetrains under the torque of an electric motor. With a 36-tooth chainring and an 11-48 cassette, you keep an easy gear for the ramps of the garrigue and enough top end to ride fast on tracks.
The 2.40 inch Bontrager XT3 Comp tyres offer plenty of air volume to absorb stones, and the SR Suntour XCR 34 air-sprung fork can be set for your weight with a simple shock pump. Its hydraulic lockout firms up the front end on the tarmac links between two trails.
| Model | Motor / battery | Suspension (M) | Drivetrain | Weight (M) |
| Marlin+ 8 | Bosch Active Line Plus / 400 Wh | 120 mm fork | Shimano Deore 12-speed | 21.89 kg |
| Powerfly+ 4 | Bosch CX / 600 Wh | 120 mm fork (100 in S) | Shimano CUES 10-speed | 23.10 kg |
| Powerfly+ 4 800 Wh (XCM fork) | Bosch CX / 800 Wh | 120 mm fork | Shimano CUES 10-speed | 24.90 kg |
| Powerfly+ 6 (TranzX post, Kovee rims) | Bosch CX / 800 Wh | 120 mm fork (100 in S) | Shimano 12-speed | 24.10 kg |
Our take: the Powerfly+ 4 is the lightest of the Powerfly+ 4 models (23.10 kg in M), with its 600 Wh battery. If you string together big rides, the 800 Wh adds 200 Wh for 1.80 kg more; if you want an even more natural-feeling bike, the Marlin+ 8 drops to 21.89 kg.
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LVR sizing advice If you are between sizes, the smaller one makes the bike easier to handle when stationary and in hairpins, the larger one more settled on fast tracks. Size S rolls on 27.5 inch wheels with a 100 mm fork; from M to XL, 29 inch wheels and 120 mm.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| Is 600 Wh enough? | For rides of a few hours, yes; real-world range depends on climbing, mode and your weight. |
| What maintenance does CUES need? | Regular cleaning and lubrication; the Linkglide chain wears more slowly than a conventional chain. |
| Does the battery come out? | Yes, it slides out of the down tube so you can charge it at home. |
| Is the fluorescent green discreet? | No, it is a high-visibility green that stands out clearly against the matt grey. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict The simplest Trek electric mountain bike to get started: Bosch CX motor, Alpha Platinum frame and a drivetrain built to last. Its matt grey with fluorescent green highlights makes it visible from afar on trails and in town alike.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? In Béziers, we set the fork pressure for your weight, update the Bosch system via the eBike Flow app and explain battery charging and storage when we hand the bike over.
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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