Electric road bikes – Why choose Trek e-road bikes?

Electric road bikes are similar to the e-bikes you know and love, but they’re lighter, faster and designed to deliver a real road bike experience over longer distances. Just like road bikes are generally more performance-orientated than traditional city bikes, these drop-bar e-road bikes are generally more high-performance than traditional city e-bikes. You can use an e-road bike for your daily commute, but they really shine on fast-paced group rides, long solo rides and epic weekend adventures.

E-road bikes have an electric assist system that boosts your own power so you can ride faster, climb with ease, ride through headwinds and cover greater distances. They’re designed for riding primarily on the road, but many models are also great on mixed surfaces and gravel.

Our e-road bikes are pedal-assist, which means that the electric motor helps turn your pedals while you’re pedalling. The motor amplifies your own power for a natural ride feel that lets you enjoy everything you love about road riding, and nothing you don’t.

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E-road bikes supercharge your legs you so you can focus less on catching your breath and more on soaking up the sights and spending time with friends.

Push any pace

Ride with faster groups, power through headwinds, and take the scenic route while still saving time.

Adventure without limits

Legs heavy? Wind howling? On an e-road bike, you can leave limits behind thanks to an extra boost that helps you power through the toughest parts of a ride.

Fly up hills

The extra power helps you make short work of any climb, leaving you with more energy to enjoy the ride, clock more miles and hit more hills!

You can ride your e-road bike on tarmac, gravel and bike paths. Regulations vary by country, region and city, so check out PeopleForBikes’ resources or contact your local authorities for more details.

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We’re your e-bike experts

For over 40 years, we’ve created all kinds of bicycles, from cutting-edge performance bikes that win the world’s biggest races to fun, reliable bikes loved by thousands across the globe. And in 2001 we started making electric bicycles to give riders like you the power to do more on two wheels.

These decades of hard-earned product knowledge and development experience are why you can feel confident choosing a Trek electric bike. Creating outstanding bikes is what we do – it’s the heart, soul and focus of our company. We know e-bikes are an investment, and you can count on us to be with you on every ride, now and long into the future.

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Wherever you are – we’re there, too

We have a worldwide network of certified e-bike retailers and service centres, so you’ll always be able to find a qualified mechanic who understands electric bikes.

We’ll take care of you

We’re proud to have the best warranty programme in the industry to help you get back on the road doing what you love. Every Trek e-bike is backed by a lifetime frame warranty and a two-year battery warranty.

Best-in-class electronics

We only use pedal-assist e-bike drive systems that meet our incredibly high standards of quality, reliability, serviceability and ease of use, so you can worry less about your bike and more about whether or not you packed enough snacks.

The Domane+ SLR is our lightest and fastest e-road bike, weighing in at just ~11.8 kg with 28 mph (25 km/h in Europe) assist for your biggest adventures. You'll enjoy our highest-level 800 Series OCLV Carbon, smart frame design, compact and whisper-quiet e-system, and newly refined road-smoothing IsoSpeed.

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Our highest-value electric road bike lets you take the scenic route without breaking the bank. The Domane+ AL features a light and strong aluminium frame and premium features like an integrated top-tube display and hidden mode control buttons on the top.

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What makes Trek and Electra e-bikes different?

The e-systems on Trek and Electra e-bikes are third-party-tested to comply with leading e-bike safety regulations, including the rigorous UL 2849 standard. This standard is set by Underwriters Laboratories, an independent organisation that develops safety standards for a variety of industries.

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Q: How do I choose an e-road bike?
A: Electric road bicycles come in a variety of types, geometries, and e-systems. Trek electric road bikes take our best-selling Domane all-road bike and add an electric boost. Domane+ is more upright and comfortable and allows you to ride longer with the e-assist. It’s available in both a high power TQ model and a lightweight Hyena model. If you're looking for the most power output to tackle steep climbs and keep up on the group ride, Domane+ SLR is right for you. If you want versatility for road rides and commutes — our Domane+ AL is the perfect choice. If you need help, reach out to us, stop by your local Trek retailer, or use our E-bike Finder to get matched with your ideal electric road bike.

Q: Why would I choose an e-road bike over a regular road bike?
A: E-road bikes are designed to ride just like their non-powered counterparts but provide extra assistance with the e-system. If you're looking to ride a little faster in your group ride, keep up with a partner, tackle long climbs, or just get a little assist on long rides, an e-road bike gets the job done. The trade off between an e-road bike and a traditional road bike is weight. Traditional road bikes will be lighter but will not have the extra e-assist.

Q: What should I look for in an electric road bike?
A: First, you always want to make sure your e-road bike is UL compliant so it can be safely charged and stored. All Trek and Electra e-bikes are compliant to the UL2849 standard. Next, you'll want to look for a quality e-system from a reputable manufacturer like Bosch, Hyena, or TQ. Those companies provide long-term service and support for their products so your investment can last. Finally, you want to have quality components like a drivetrain, brakes, and wheels designed to withstand the force and weight of an e-road bike.

Q: Are e-road bikes faster than non-electric road bikes?
A: Electric road bikes will allow you to ride at faster speeds for longer with the support of the electric assist. Trek only uses high quality, durable parts that are designed to withstand the additional speed and weight of our e-road bikes.