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You want a reliable electric bike for commuting and cruising around your city. You’re looking for one that's built with internal gearing, a powerful drive system, long-range battery and loads of integrated features.
The tech you get
A lightweight Alpha Smooth Aluminium frame that fully encases a 500 Wh Bosch PowerTube battery, a Bosch Performance Line Cruise (250 W, 65 Nm) motor for speeds up to 20 mph (25 km/h in Europe) and an Intuvia controller. A dependable Shimano Nexus 5-speed internal hub designed for e-bikes, a Forklight 3.0 suspension fork with integrated front lights, a suspension seatpost, powerful hydraulic disc brakes, integrated rear lights, a rear rack with secure, easy-to-use MIK mounting system, mudguards, ergonomic grips and a one-key solution for your battery and the included U-lock.
The final word
District+ 8 Lowstep is a comfortable, ultra low-maintenance electric bike that's designed for getting around your city. It has an upgraded Bosch motor for more torque, an internally-geared hub made specifically for e-bikes, and it comes with everything you need for daily riding.
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- The internally-geared Shimano Nexus 5 hub is low-maintenance, easy to use and provides better, smoother shifts because it’s designed specifically for mid-drive e-bikes
- The Intuvia display is mounted in the centre of your handlebars for easy access to ride info and controls
- The Forklight 3.0 suspension fork absorbs fatiguing bumps in the road and has integrated lights to illuminate your ride
- The Lowstep frame geometry makes it easy to mount and dismount
- Trek's Removable Integrated Battery (RIB) system looks great and is super user-friendly: it fully hides the battery in the frame and makes it easy to remove the battery without tools
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Features
RIB is a one-piece battery and cover with a built-in handle that can easily be removed and re-installed in the frame with no tools and no hassle. It’s the most convenient way to remove your battery for transport, security or just easier charging.
To see how far you can ride your electric bike on a single charge, check out Bosch’s range calculator. We’ve auto-filled the variables for this bike model and the average rider, but you can make adjustments to get your most accurate estimate.
Bosch Performance Cruise motor
The Performance Line is designed for athletic and powerful riding and does justice to its name. Its dynamic drive impresses with high-performance support on any terrain up to 25 km/h (15.5 mph), 32 km/h for New Zealand.
Bosch PowerTube 500 Wh
This latest Bosch battery sets the standard in integration and has 500 Wh for an extended range.
Bosch Intuvia display
Features a fully-functional speedometer and USB interface for charging mobile devices. The included remote control is a safe, easy way to choose the right level of support.
Shimano Nexus 5
This dedicated e-bike 5-speed hub offers premium shifting performance and greater strength and durability for seamless compatibility with mid motors.
Integrated lighting
The patented ForkLight integrates lighting into the fork legs. This unique design features a bright 30 lux LED light, which offers a better, brighter light.
One Key System
A simple solution to the hassle of multiple keys. Use a single key to lock both your bike and your battery with the One Key System!
MIK rear rack
Our MIK-compatible racks make it a piece of cake to secure any MIK accessory. Click it on, and you’re off!
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Read moreSpecifications
*spec applies to all sizes unless otherwise noted
| *Frame |
Size:
S, M, L, XL High-performance hydroformed alloy, internal cable routing, Motor Armour, post-mount disc, 135x5 mm QR |
|---|---|
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Size:
S, M, L, XL Alpha Smooth Aluminium, with Removable Integrated Battery (RIB) |
| Hub front | Shimano TX505, CenterLock |
|---|---|
| Hub rear | Shimano Nexus C7000, 5-speed |
| Rim | Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, Presta valve |
| Tyre | Bontrager E6 Hard-Case Lite, reflective, wire bead, 60 tpi, 700x50c |
| Shifter | Shimano Nexus C7000, 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | ProWheel alloy, 38T steel ring, 170 mm length |
| Chainring | ProWheel 38T narrow/wide steel, w/alloy guard |
| Cassette | Shimano C7000 sprocket for Nexus, 27T |
| Chain | Shimano, HG-71 |
| Pedal | Bontrager City pedals |
| Saddle | Bontrager Boulevard |
|---|---|
| Seatpost | Alloy, adjustable suspension, 31.6 mm, 300 mm length |
| *Handlebar |
Size:
S, M, L, XL Alloy, 31.8 mm clamp, 25 mm rise, 630 mm width |
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Size:
S, M, L, XL Aluminium comfort |
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| Grips | Bontrager Satellite Elite, alloy lock-on |
| *Stem |
Size:
S, M Bontrager alloy quill, 31.8 mm clamp, adjustable rise, Blendr-compatible, 85 mm length |
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Size:
L, XL Bontrager alloy quill, 31.8 mm clamp, adjustable rise, Blendr-compatible, 105 mm length |
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| Head set | VP sealed cartridge, 1-1/8", threaded |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc |
| *Brake rotor |
Size:
S, M, L, XL Shimano RT10, CenterLock, 160 mm |
|
Size:
S, M, L, XL Shimano EM300, CenterLock, 160 mm |
| Charger | Bosch standard 4A, 220–240V |
|---|---|
| Controller | Bosch Intuvia |
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line Cruise, 250 watt, 65Nm, 25 km/h |
| Light | Spanninga SOLO for e-bike |
| Kickstand | Pletscher Comp Flex 18 |
| Cargo rack | Alloy MIK rack |
| Mudguard | SKS Wide |
| Weight | M - 23.90 kg / 52.7 lbs (excluding battery) |
|---|---|
| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb). |
Sizing & Tech
The charts below show our recommended sizes based on height, but there are some other factors, like arm and leg length, that determine a great fit. That’s why you’ll see some overlap in our recommendations. Not every rider who’s 5´8˝, for example, will fit on the same size bike. The best way to find your perfect fit is to consult the experts at your local retailer.
All measurements provided in cm unless otherwise stated.
| Frame size letter | A — Seat tube | B — Seat tube angle | C — Head tube length | D — Head angle | E — Effective top tube | F — Bottom bracket height | G — Bottom bracket drop | H — Chainstay length | I — Offset | J — Trail | K — Wheelbase | L — Standover | M — Frame reach | N — Frame stack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 44.0 | 70.5° | 16.0 | 68.5° | 59.1 | 29.4 | 7.0 | 50.2 | 4.5 | 9.5 | 113.4 | 47.0 | 37.0 | 62.4 |
| M | 50.0 | 70.5° | 18.0 | 68.5° | 60.3 | 29.4 | 7.0 | 50.2 | 4.5 | 9.5 | 114.6 | 47.0 | 37.5 | 64.3 |
| L | 55.0 | 70.0° | 20.0 | 68.5° | 62.1 | 29.4 | 7.0 | 50.2 | 4.5 | 9.5 | 115.8 | 47.0 | 38.0 | 66.1 |
| XL | 60.0 | 70.0° | 22.0 | 68.5° | 63.2 | 29.4 | 7.0 | 50.2 | 4.5 | 9.5 | 117.1 | 47.0 | 38.5 | 68.0 |