Trek District+ 8 2021
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 700c
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Groupset Nexus
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Suspension Rigid
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Motor Bosch 250W 50Nm mid-drive
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Battery Bosch PowerTube, vertical, 500 wh
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Drivetrain Internally Geared Hub
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Recommended size guide.
LG
175cm - 187cm
XL
185cm - 198cm
XXL
195cm - 203cm
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Alpha Smooth Aluminium, with Removable Integrated Battery (RIB), Range Boost compatible
Suspension Fork
Forklight 3.0 with integrated 50LUX lighting
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
Shimano Nexus Revo Shifter 8-speed
Cassette
18T
Crank
Prowheel alloy, 38 T steel ring
Bottom Bracket
38T steel, alloy guard
Chain
Shimano, HG-71
Pedals
Bontrager Satellite City pedal
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano TX505, CenterLock
Rear Hub
Shimano Nexus 8-speed
Rims
Alex Rims DP23, alloy, 36-hole, presta valve
Tires
Bontrager E6 Hard-Case Lite, reflective, wire bead, 60 tpi, 700x50c
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager alloy quill, 31.8 mm clamp, adjustable rise, Blendr-compatible
Handlebar
Aluminium comfort
Grips
Bontrager Ultimate Comfort Philosophy ergonomic grips
Seat
Saddle
Bontrager Boulevard
Seatpost
Aluminium Suspension Plus
Motor & Battery
Motor
Bosch Active Line Plus, 250 watt, 50 Nm, 25 km/h (15.5 mph) in Europe / 32 km/h (20 mph) in New Zealand
Battery
Bosch PowerTube, vertical, 500 wh
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | LG | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.75 mm | 1.77 mm | 1.75 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 294 mm | 294 mm | 294 mm |
| Front Center | 665 mm | 678 mm | 683 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 95 mm | 95 mm | 95 mm |
| Stack | 658 mm | 676 mm | 676 mm |
| Reach | 377 mm | 382 mm | 387 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 618 mm | 629 mm | 634 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 550 mm | 600 mm | 650 |
| Head Tube Angle | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 200 mm | 220 mm | 220 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 499 mm | 499 mm | 499 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1155 mm | 1168 mm | 1173 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Standover Height | 838 mm | 873 mm | 898 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 175 cm | 185 cm | 195 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 187 cm | 198 cm | 203 cm |
About this model
District+ 8 is a Trek E Districtplus model. Trek released 47 e-bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Trek E Districtplus e-bikes models from 2021, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Trek District+ 1 Lowstep 2021 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 3025$. Trek District+ 9 2021 on the other hand costs 4671$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Commuter e-bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Commuter e-bike you should know that the average price is 2569$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Commuter e-bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your e-bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
This e-bike was released in 2021 and its price was 4140$. In conclusion, this e-bike price is 61.15% more expensive than the price of the average Commuter e-bike.
Commuter e-bikes average weight
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Commuter e-bike is 25.2 kg (55.56 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
slightly heavier than average, District+ 8 has a weight of 25.55 kg (56.33 lbs). To sum up, it’s 1.39% heavier than the average weight of Commuter e-bikes.
District+ 8 components
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the District+ 8 model has 700c aluminum wheels. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Trek District+ 8 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
Trek District+ 8 e-bike has 3 sizes, in the range of 175 cm – 203 cm (5.74 ft – 6.66 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.
