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Bright gloss red on matt black, this Trek Powerfly+ 4 Equipped Gen 5 is an electric mountain bike ready to carry loads: MIK-compatible aluminium rear rack, customisable mudguards, Pletscher kickstand and reflective tyres. A Bosch Performance Line CX motor, 600 Wh battery and 10-speed Shimano CUES drivetrain complete the package, for 25.70 kg in size M according to Trek.
| 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 rims, Shimano TC500 hubs / Bontrager LT4 Expert 2.40 in with reflective strip |
| Equipment | Customisable Trek Powerfly mudguards, MIK-compatible aluminium rear rack, Pletscher Comp Flex 18 kickstand |
| 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 | 25.70 kg in size M (Trek figure) |
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At a glance
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For the rider who loads up their bike: shopping at the market, a picnic by Lac du Salagou, a day out with panniers. It is also aimed at active retirees who want a stable, fully equipped bike that can leave the tarmac behind.
Alpha Platinum aluminium, a base that carries everything. The frame of this Powerfly+ 4 Equipped is that of the 5th-generation Powerfly+: Alpha Platinum aluminium, one of Trek's best Alpha grades, with a battery that slides out of the down tube. Here it adds a rear rack, mudguards and a kickstand, which the frame takes without any bodging.
| Alpha Platinum (Powerfly+) | Alpha Gold (Marlin+) | OCLV Mountain carbon (Rail+ 9.7 / 9.8) | |
| Level | Top-level Trek aluminium | Marlin+ alloy, lighter | Trek mountain bike carbon |
| Construction | Equipped frame, mounts as standard | Rack and kickstand mounts | Lay-up designed for impacts |
| Reference bike | Powerfly+ 4 Equipped, 25.70 kg (M) | Marlin+ 8, 21.89 kg (M) | Rail+ 9.7 / 9.8 |
| What it means | Ready for commuting straight out of the box | Kit it out yourself | No commuting kit |
Put simply: 2.60 kg separates this Powerfly+ 4 Equipped (25.70 kg in M) from the bare Powerfly+ 4 (23.10 kg). That is the weight of the mudguards, rack, kickstand and reflective LT4 Expert tyres: a package that turns an electric mountain bike into an everyday bike.
The MIK-compatible rack takes baskets and panniers that clip on in one movement and come off to take with you. Positioned at the rear, the load stays low and the bike keeps its sound handling, especially as the Bosch CX motor more than makes up for the added weight on climbs.
The 10-speed CUES drivetrain and its 11-48 cassette are well suited to a loaded bike: the largest sprocket lets you pull away on a hill without straining, even with full panniers. On the maintenance side, the Linkglide chain copes well with the miles and can be replaced without special tools.
| Model | Motor / battery | Suspension (M) | Drivetrain | Weight (M) |
| Powerfly+ 4 | Bosch CX / 600 Wh | 120 mm fork (100 in S) | Shimano CUES 10-speed | 23.10 kg |
| Powerfly+ 4 Equipped | Bosch CX / 600 Wh | 120 mm fork (100 in S) | Shimano CUES 10-speed | 25.70 kg |
| Powerfly+ 4 Equipped 800 Wh (XCM fork) | Bosch CX / 800 Wh | 120 mm fork | Shimano CUES 10-speed | 27.20 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: compared with the black Powerfly+ 4 Equipped, this red and black colourway is technically identical; it is purely a matter of taste. The Powerfly+ 4 Equipped 800 Wh, at 27.20 kg, is aimed at the longest days out.
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LVR sizing advice For commuting, many riders prefer the shorter of two sizes: it is easier to put a foot down at traffic lights. Size S runs 27.5 inch wheels and a 100 mm fork, the others 29 inch wheels and 120 mm; the mudguards match the wheel diameter.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| How much weight on the rack? | Stick to the load rating shown on the rack; we will confirm it when we hand the bike over. |
| Can a child seat be added? | It depends on the seat model and the rack; let's discuss it in store before you buy anything. |
| How many gears? | Ten, with an 11-48 cassette that offers a very low gear for hills. |
| Is the red bright? | Yes, it is a very vivid gloss red, set against a matt black. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict An equipped Powerfly+ that carries loads and goes exploring, useful from the Saturday market to rides along the tracks. Bright red and matt black give it a bold presence.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? In Béziers, we fit your MIK accessories, check that the rack is properly tightened and advise you on battery use for loaded rides.
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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