City Bike With Bosch Engine Produced!

Trek is a brand mostly known for its high-quality performance and mountain bikes, but the Wisconsin -based manufacturer is making a big play for city dwellers with its new lineup of powerful, stylishly designed, and impressively fast electric city bikes.

Trek’s new Allant+ lineup includes 10 different e-bikes, ranging in price from $3,600 to $6,000 . If that looks steep, that’s because each model is powered by a premium Bosch motor that’s lighter and offers less resistance than previous generations for a “more natural riding feel.”

Allant+ Bike Price Ranges Between $3,600 and $6,000

Allant+ Bikes use two separate Bosch motors . Models with Bosch’s Performance Line CX motors provide acceleration up to 25 km/h (20 mph), and models with the even faster Performance Line Fast motors offer assistance up to 45 km/h (28 mph). All are pedal-assist mid-drive motors, which means better stability overall, but no throttle power.

The frame shape was very attractive with a slightly downward sloping top tube with a height of 82.1 cm (32.3 in). If that’s still too tall, you can also opt for the Stagger variant with a height of 70.6 cm (27.8 in). This is sure to appeal to customers who want a bike they can share with other members of their family.

There’s plenty of power under the polished surface. An impressive 625Wh battery sits comfortably inside the frame, which is just a ton of power for a city-style e-bike. If that’s somehow not enough juice, you can bolt a second battery to the downtube for even more range. There are plenty of e-bikes sold with dual batteries, but I’ve heard of one bike retailer that lets you add a second battery after that initial sale.

There are some pretty powerful engines under the polished surface.

The bike itself is heavy, but that’s mostly due to its high-powered battery.  Trek has worked to shave some weight off the frame – around four kilos compared to previous generations – by using its own patented OCLV carbon material. The Allant+ 9.9S is clocked in at 23.36kg (51.5lbs), which is around five more than the Dual Sport+, but a fraction less than the Super Commuter+ 8S. GRID VIEW

A great feature is the bike’s digital display . You can use the display that comes with the bike, or you can use your own smartphone by attaching it to an adjustable mount and pairing it with the COBI app, which tracks your speed, power usage, and location. The app also has a fitness tracker that can pair with other devices, like a smartwatch , and a music tab that can connect to Spotify or your preferred podcast app.

It’s fun to drive, and the suspension is well tuned.

Snyder said the Allant+ bikes are designed to conquer all terrain and challenge the miles on the commute. The metal fenders, for example, are designed to withstand more abuse than a plastic equivalent. The bike felt sturdy, but we’ll need more time with it before we can gauge whether it’s a daily driver. Trek doesn’t offer a folding model, which could be a potential drawback depending on how you commute. We know some riders like having the option to bring their bikes on public transit or toss them in the back of a car. The rear rack can be modified to accommodate a child seat, but Trek doesn’t offer this bike to parents due to liability concerns. I’m hoping that parents who take their kids to school every morning and are interested in e-bikes that can often replace the need for a car might reconsider this tactic.

Trek’s bikes are particularly expensive because you also get access to a range of services you don’t get with a lesser-known brand, from warranties to the company’s extensive network of repair shops. There are hundreds of e-bikes out there that are exponentially cheaper than the Allant+ 9.9S, but you could end up with nothing when it falls apart.

European manufacturers are way ahead of their US rivals when it comes to designing stealthy-looking e-bikes . And for those of us who still feel a little embarrassed when approaching other riders on the Manhattan Bridge, we’re really excited about the stealthier e-bikes coming to market.