Total Weight:
46.5 lbs (21.09 kg)
Battery Weight:
5.3 lbs (2.4 kg)
Motor Weight:
8.8 lbs (3.99 kg)
Frame Material:
Aluminum Alloy (Continuously Cold Extruded and Butted)
Frame Sizes:
19.69 in (50.01 cm)21.65 in (54.99 cm)23.62 in (59.99 cm)Frame Types:
High-Step
Frame Colors:
Black Dream with Dark Red Accents
Frame Fork Details:
Bontrager SPA Integrated Suspension, 35 mm Travel, Preload Adjustment
Attachment Points:
Rear Rack Bosses, Fender Bosses, Bottle Cage Bosses
Gearing Details:
10
Speed 1x10 Shimano SLX, Shadow Plus, HG50, 11-36TShifter Details:
Shimano Deore Triggers on Right
Cranks:
RIDE+ for Bosch
Pedals:
Wellgo M-21 Track-Style Aluminum Platform
Headset:
1-1/8" Threadless, Semi-Integrated, Semi-Cartridge Bearings
Stem:
Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8 mm, 7 Degree
Handlebar:
Bontrager Urban Alloy, 31.8 mm Diameter, Zero Rise
Brake Details:
Shimano M445 Hydraulic Disc with 180 mm Front Rotor and 160 mm Rear Rotor
Grips:
Bontrager Satellite Elite, Rubber Ergonomic with Lockers
Saddle:
Bontrager H1 Nebula
Seat Post:
Bontrager SSR, 2-Bolt Head, 12 mm Offset
Seat Post Length:
300 mm
Seat Post Diameter:
31.6 mm
Rims:
Vuelta HD Aluminum Rims, Shimano Deore Hubs
Spokes:
Black, Brass Nipples
Tire Brand:
Schwalbe Energizer Pro, 700 x 38c
Wheel Sizes:
28 in (71.12cm)Tire Details:
Green Guard Puncture Protection, Reflective Sidewall Stripes
Tube Details:
Presta Valve
Accessories:
Full Length Plastic Fenders with Mud Flaps, Integrated Plastic Chain Guard, Flick Bell on Right Bar, Supernova E3 E-Bike V6S Headlight, AtranVelo Cycle Lab Auto-Stow Kickstand
Other:
Micro USB Charging Port on Display, Hold Reset and Information Button to Enter Settings (Navigate with Information Button, Select with Lighting Button), Manufacturer Part Number (525126, 525127 and 525128), Quick Release on Front and Rear Wheel
Bill Hagglund
9 years agoThanks for all the great reviews! I finally decided on the Trek 700+ and I love it! Two things that I wanted to point out. First, the walk function is enabled on mine, maybe a difference between Illinois and California laws. Second, on the smallest frame size the bottle cage mounts are moved to the bottom of the sloping top tube, ok unless you hang your bike on a rack at home like I do, oh well. Thanks again, Bill
ReplyCourt Rye
9 years agoWow, thanks for the detailed updates Bill! Great choice, the XM700+ is an awesome ebike and the high speed is a blast. It’s great that they at least tried to include bottle cage braze-ons but unfortunate that they don’t work well in your case. Also, thanks for the tips about walk mode :D
ReplyBill Hagglund
8 years agoHi Court. Trek XM700+ update: After 1200 miles the bike developed a quirk. The On switch on the Intuvia module would only start the bike some of the time, other times I have to use the switch on the side of the battery. Not a major deal, and my LBS is working with Magura (Bosch’s service rep) to find a fix. Apparently there is another bike in CA with the same problem. I’ll post the fix when I have it.
Victor
9 years agoThe Electric Bike Expo was just in town and I had the opportunity to try the Trek XM700+ and I loved it. It definitely stood out from the crowd. I liked how fast and responsive the bike (motor) was. Bosch was also there and I talked to them for a while going over the differences in their motors. I really like their shift detection. I also tried the iZip ProTour and the Scott E-Sub Sport, which made my short list. My commute is 15 miles one way, with a couple of steep and long hills. Which of the three models would you recommend?
ReplyCourt Rye
9 years agoHi Victor! I feel like I don’t have enough information to go on here… Don’t know your weight, height or budget but going off the commute distance alone and having never tried the Scott E-Sub Sport but seeing that it uses Bosch… I’d say that any of these could work. You get the higher top speed with the IZIP ProTour which is nice but will drain the battery quicker. I’m a big fan of Bosch and like that the Trek XM700+ has wired-in lights and a mini suspension as well as fenders. I think any one could fit and it might come down to your style preference or dealer availability at this point?
ReplyChris @ Propel Electric Bikes
8 years agoI noticed there wasn’t a fix posted. The internal battery in the display can die if it sat off the bike for an extended period. You can turn the bike on by pressing the power button on the battery but sometimes the battery in the display won’t take a charge. The shop should just swap the display out and warranty it with Magura.
This is one of the rare issues that can occur with Bosch powered bikes if not stored with the display and battery on. Thankfully it’s a very easy fix.
ReplyCourt Rye
8 years agoAwesome, thanks for the feedback Chris! I’ve heard that the micro USB port on the side of the display can also be used to help charge it off the bike if you are storing for longer periods. Do you know if this is true? I heard it outputs like ~6 volts and can maintain portable electronics when riding but also that it can maybe charge the small battery inside (or that this tiny battery can be replaced completely) which might fix the display issue?
Bill Hagglund
8 years agoThanks for posting your fix Chris. That was the first thing we tried, no help. The problem occurs more often when the bike is shut off for a few minutes in the middle of a ride than when it sits over the weekend without the main battery attached. They considered the cabling and are now talking about a main battery replacement, perhaps a software bug in there. My LBS and Magura are still working on it, I’ll post the final resolution. Thanks again, Bill
Andy
8 years agoThanks for these reviews Court! I was comparing the integrated front lights on the Trek XM700 + with 165 lumens and the Haibike Urban LED 60 lux front headlight. Could you tell which was brighter for lighting up the road. And can both be angled downward to the road?
ReplyCourt Rye
8 years agoHi Andy, I believe they can both be angled up or down. The Urban review was done a long time ago so unfortunately I don’t remember how bright it was compared with the one on the Trek which appears to be a Supernova. I’d say the Trek is bright and more focused vs. the Haibike which is more spread out and visible to others from above and the sides. Neither one was reviewed in the dark so I’m just going to stop here… Hope it helps :)
ReplyAndy
8 years agoThanks Court. I am narrowing my choice between this bike and the Haibike Urban S RX which I don’t see that you reviewed (I see the standard Urban).
It’s hard to believe that the they both have the same Bosch motor and battery, and both aluminum except Trek has a suspension on front, that there is a 6 pound difference between these two bikes. I wonder if the the Aluminum Hydorfoil frame is lighter than the Trek Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame? The only other difference is in wheels (DT Swiss on Haibike) and the Trek has plastic fenders. Otherwise, 6 pounds is a big difference between these two bikes.
Ken
7 years agoI am very disappointed in this bike after a few hundred miles. The computer shows “:range” but that number is absolutely worthless. I called Trek and Bosch and their answer did not solve the problem. I am learning to use the charging bars to calculate range but will have to learn in each setting. That is a challenge.
The charging plug is at the very bottom of the battery and indented so you cannot visually see it without getting on the ground when plugging it in.
The front fender got some mud and tore off. There is no clearance between the fork and the fender and the tire. Mind you, I was on a sidewalk not off road. The front fender is an endless source of rattling. Both myself and another owner nearby have removed the front fender to suppress the noise since the fender was a bad design anyway.
The odometer/speedometer are inaccurate. We tested it against my Garmin with and without attached sensors. The bike shows a miles and a half per hour faster and the odometer likewise. Adjusting the computer to account for tire size is quite a hassle and one my local bike shop has been unable to crack yet. Again, Bosch could not help solve the problem.
The torque is not nearly as good as with my previous IZIP Dash.
I like the buttons on the handle bar control. Easy to use. It is lighter than my previous ebikes but the narrower tires and silly shock absorption system do little to make this a comfortable ride.
I will be changing bikes soon. This is not a good investment for the price. If it were cheaper maybe. I would get a Vado but the rack system is European and no distributors are located in the US for the bags that work. The Racktime rear rack they used is a square tube and so no after market company like Tulio panniers will snap on.
ReplyCourt Rye
7 years agoGreat feedback Ken, thank you for providing some constructive criticism and comparison against your friends and your previous ebike from IZIP. I am sorry that the fender and derailleur have been an issue, I will keep the points you have shared in mind as I review future bikes from Trek or with similar accessories and components.
Replyken goldberg
7 years agoFYI, it seems I can expect 50 miles of range in the Eco power setting on flat pavement with the 400 battery pack. If I keep this bike I may upgrade to the 500 which Bosch says will fit in my bike with no modification. The other XM owner did get a 500 and says he is getting about 40 miles in the Sport power setting
ken goldberg
6 years agoI want to update my critique of this bike. I kept the bike and have gone 4,700 miles free of most problems. The range calculator is worthless but I found I can use the battery bars to gauge range. The mph and distance were faulty because the default setting on their computers does not match the wheel size. Despite a lack of help from Trek or Bosch, it was an easy quick fix using just the head unit on the bike. My bike shop fixed that once we researched it. Quite accurate once it is inputted properly. (This was not a fluke with my bike, I bought my daughter one and it was set wrong also). I got used to the kickstand spring and it bothers me not now.
So I have removed the front fender. Not a problem. You pointed out it does not come with a tail light. I am glad it did not. Bikes with integrated tail lights make it hard to change the rear racks. I use Topeak for my racks on all my bikes. I add a 150 lumen Cygolite that works pefect! If I had removed the factory racks on other bikes I would have had an issue with what to do with the wiring. The front light on this bike is quite good. I add a 800 lumen light to the handlebar for additional light and so I can us the strobe feature which the bike light cannot do.
4,700 plus miles is a good deal for an ebike. I had IZIP Dash electric bicycles before and both had battery issues which had to be resolved, under warranty, with replacements. I did buy the extra battery for the XM. It is the 500 pack and changing batteries on the road takes less than 30 seconds. It takes more time to get the key in than to change the battery itself. Snapping in seems quite simple and when seated clicks loudly enough for me to recognize it is ready.
I added a Garmin computer, a Delta air horn and two headlights to my handlebars. I have a range of about 90 miles with the 2 batteries and my Topeak pack with panniers holds everything I need for any ride including an extra battery.
John M.
7 years agoTHANKS to Court for doing all the reviews. I probably watched/read 20-30 before deciding on the Trek XM 700+. I just got the 2018 model, which is **exactly** the same as the 2016 reviewed here, so you can just change the year and be up-to-date with this model. With that being said this bike is not the latest and greatest. It seems to me that the Super Commuter +8S got all the innovation and attention from Trek, but the XM 700+ is still a solid performer and costs much less IMHO. I wish they had at least upgraded the battery to a 500 w/hr. So enough complaining about what it is not, and time to focus on what this bike is. As Court states, the Bosch drive system is the best feature of this bike. Adding a rack and ThudBuster seatpost were the first changes I made to make it an even better commuter. I ordered the Bosch cable and light for the rear to make it safer (can’t believe that didn’t come standard). The directions for this can be found in the forums. My previous electric bikes were built from kits so it is nice to have it all integrated.
ReplyCourt Rye
7 years agoHi John! Thanks for the update about how the bike is the same for 2017 and 2018, I have made some updates here to reflect that… and thank you for mentioning the light add-on! I’m glad you did that for safety, and tried to add a link to the forums because I did not see the link you mentioned (there was no link), feel free to reply and post your intended link as I’m sure others would benefit. And yeah, did you get the Thudbuster ST or Long Travel? Hope the bike lasts and brings lots of smiles and health to you :)
ReplyJohn M.
7 years agoThe rear light install that I referred to was created by Jeff Backes and can be found in this post. I installed the ST Thudbuster. It provides just enough flex to take edge off rough streets. Thanks Court for the quick reply and support.
Andrea
6 years agoHello, I have been looking at ebikes for some time and I hope to get some good advice on this post. I’m looking for a bike that is versatile. I’d like to use it for short commutes but also long touring on the weekend and light off road trails. I have been doing some research on the Trek dual sport and the Xm700. The xm700 with a bosh motor seems to be a better product. Also, the speed limit to 20 miles for the dual sport is another point in favor to the Xm. Can anyone who has owned either bike comment or provide some insight? thanks!
ReplyCourt
6 years agoHi Andrea! I prefer the XM700+ for urban riding where the roads are mostly smooth and you want the extra power. It’s nice that it also comes with fenders and integrated lights… and I prefer the Bosch motor to Shimano STePs E6000. Alternatively, if you plan to ride on gravel trails or bumpy streets, the Dual Sport is the best option because it has wider tires with off-road tread and the lack of fenders and lights will make it more durable and quiet. The bikes address two different use cases. I hope this helps and I welcome further comments here or in the help choosing an ebike section of the forums :)
Reply