Trek Allant+ 5 Lowstep

The “Allant+ 5 Lowstep” model from Trek, released in 2022, is a high-quality e-bike characterised by its robust construction and well-thought-out features. The price for this model is 3,299 EUR. The frame is made from high-performance hydroformed aluminium tubes and features internal cable routing as well as Motor Armor. The post-mount disc brake mounts and the 135 x 5 mm quick-release axle further enhance the frame’s stability and safety. The maximum permissible weight is 136 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 19 kg.

Braking performance is provided by Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes at both the front and rear, each with a Shimano RT26, 6-hole disc mount and 180 mm discs. The gear system is provided by a Shimano Altus M2010 9-speed shifter. The fork is an SR Suntour Mobie 25 with a steel spring, lockout and adjustable spring preload; it features a tapered aluminium steerer tube and a 15 x 100 mm thru-axle, and offers 45 mm of travel.

Lighting is provided at the front by a Herrmans MR-GO lamp with 100 lumens and 35 lux, whilst a Spanninga SOLO for e-bikes is fitted at the rear. The pedals are VP-857s. The crankset is made of aluminium by ProWheel with a crank arm length of 170 mm. The cassette is a Shimano HG200 with an 11–36 gear ratio for 9 speeds, and the drivetrain uses a KMC E9S chain.

The handlebars are aluminium low-riser bars with a width of 660 mm, a rise of 25 mm and a bend of 11 degrees. The grips are Bontrager Satellite Elite with aluminium clamps. The stem is a Bontrager Comp, which is Blendr-compatible and has a 7-degree angle and a length of 70 mm. The headset is an integrated FSA headset with sealed cartridge bearings, 1 1/8" at the top and 1.5" at the bottom.

The wheelset consists of Bontrager Kovee hollow-section rims, which are Tubeless Ready, with an internal width of 23 mm and a Presta valve. The front hub is a Bontrager Disc with a 15 mm aluminium thru-axle, and the rear hub is a Formula DC-22 with an aluminium construction, a 6-hole disc mount and a Shimano freehub for 8/9/10-speed systems.

The saddle is a Bontrager Commuter Comp, fitted to a Bontrager aluminium seatpost with a diameter of 31.6 mm, a 12 mm offset and a length of 330 mm. The saddle is clamped in place using a bolt-on clamp with a diameter of 36.4 mm. Plastic mudguards from SKS and a Pletscher Comp Flex 18 kickstand are also fitted. The luggage rack is a Racktime Lightit, MIK-compatible and made of aluminium, with a maximum load capacity of 25 kg.

Power is provided by a Bosch Performance CX motor with a magnesium housing, which delivers 250 watts of power and 85 Nm of torque, and assists up to a maximum speed of 25 km/h. The battery is a Bosch PowerPack Performance with a capacity of 500 Wh, mounted on the down tube. The charger is a standard Bosch charger with an output of 4A (220–240 V).

The bike’s dimensions include a packaging width of 23 mm, a packaging height of 119 mm and a packaging length of 201 mm. Other specific dimensions include a reach of 37 mm, a stack of 60 mm, a seat tube length of 45 mm, a top tube length of 56 mm, a head tube angle of 69 degrees, a seat tube angle of 73 degrees, a head tube length of 15 mm, a chainstay length of 48 mm, a standover height of 59 mm and a wheelbase of 111 mm.