Trek Launches the Domane+ SL and Inbound+, Segway’s Muxi Pro Packs In the Tech, Moustache Revamps the Lundi 27 │ TWR Ep 101

Trek has added two e-bikes to its lineup, and only one of them is coming here. The Domane+ SL is available in the US and overseas. The Inbound+ has not been announced for the US market.

The Domane+ SL is the lightweight road option, starting as low as 24.5 lbs. It runs a TQ HPR40 mid-drive rated at 200W with 40 Nm of torque, and it’s built around a 360 Wh battery that Trek says is good for up to 70 miles. Riders who go through Trek’s Project One customization program can option a 580 Wh battery instead, which pushes the claimed range to 115 miles. The bike comes with 35mm tires and has clearance for up to 40mm, tops out at 28 mph, and pairs with the Trek Central app for motor tuning and other adjustments. There are three new spec levels alongside the existing SLR, with prices running from $6,500 to $12,000.

The Inbound+ takes a different approach. It uses a Bosch Hub Line motor rated at 250W and 45 Nm, with a removable battery in either 360 Wh or 600 Wh. Buyers can choose an 8 or 10-speed Shimano Essa or Cues chain drive, or go with a single-speed belt drive and internally geared hub. It carries an MIK HD cargo rack rated for 60 lbs, comes in high-step and step-thru frames, and weighs between 45 and 50 lbs depending on the build. Prices run from 1,900 to 2,350 British pounds.

Our Take:

The Domane+ SL is the one we’d expect to turn heads here. Under 25 lbs with a claimed 115 miles of range on the Project One build is a lot of bike, though the price range reflects that.

The Inbound+ is the one we’d actually like to ride, and it’s the one we can’t get. A belt-drive city bike with a Bosch hub motor and a 60 lb rack is a practical setup at a reasonable price, and it’s a shame US buyers are sitting this one out for now. We’d be happy to be proven wrong on that.

Segway is following up on one of its more popular e-bikes with the Muxi Pro. Senior brand manager Heather Henderson said the bike “represents the next evolution of one of our most popular e-bikes,” and that it takes what riders already like about the Muxi and adds features meant to make every ride more comfortable, intuitive, and confident.

The upgrade list is long. The Muxi Pro gets a 9-speed automatic shifting drivetrain, a front suspension fork with 70mm of travel, turn signals, and front and rear fenders as standard equipment. Two new colors join the lineup, Anthracite and Reef Blue. There’s also a new Passenger Kit with a seat, footpegs, and wheel guards built to work with the new drivetrain.

The tech is where things get interesting. Hill descent control and regenerative braking work together to keep descents under control while easing wear on the brake pads. Hill start assist prevents rollback when you’re pulling away on an incline, and traction control is included as well. On the security side, the bike supports Apple Find My and GPS tracking, plus AirLock and Lost Mode.

The rest of the spec sheet: a 750W motor with 80 Nm of torque, 20 x 3 inch tires, and a 418 lb payload capacity. Price is $1,999.99.

Our Take:

These look like real upgrades, not just a new paint job and a model name. Hill descent control, regen braking, hill start assist, and traction control on a $1,999.99 utility bike is a lot of hardware for the money, and automatic shifting on a bike carrying passengers makes sense. We’d love to get one in for testing to see how it all works in practice.

French brand Moustache has gone back to where it started. The updated Lundi 27 is a revamp of the company’s first e-bike, which launched back in 2012.

The new version gets a slimmer, more angular step-thru frame and drops 3.5 kg, or 7.7 lbs, compared to the previous model. Power comes from a Bosch Hub Line motor rated at 250W nominal with 400W peak and 45 Nm of torque, paired with a removable 360 Wh battery. Buyers can choose between a single-speed build with a Gates belt drive or a 9-speed Shimano CUES drivetrain. Shimano hydraulic disc brakes handle stopping, and there’s an MIK-HD cargo rack with an optional MIK front rack.

Moustache included Bosch’s ConnectModule for location tracking and security, along with the Smartphone Grip, which turns a phone into the bike’s display. A limited Launch Edition adds Chromatic Blue paint and a 10-speed drivetrain. The standard model is 2,399 Euros and the Launch Edition is 2,899 Euros.

Our Take:

Bringing back the bike that started the company is a nice move, and Moustache didn’t just recycle the name. Cutting 7.7 lbs is meaningful on a city bike, and offering a belt drive alongside the CUES build covers both the low-maintenance crowd and riders who want gears.

Like the Trek Inbound+, this is a European bike, which is becoming a familiar theme in city and commuter news lately. The Hub Line motor and the ConnectModule tracking show up on a lot of the bikes we’d like to see over here.

We got our hands on three accessories from Knog this week, covering sound, security, and light.

The Oi! Prima Bike Bell uses a wrap-around design that sits flush against the handlebar instead of sticking up off it. The bell and hammer are metal with plastic elements elsewhere, and the tone is clear and consistent. It comes in two handlebar sizes, 22.2mm and 23.8-31.8mm, in black or white/silver. It’s $32.99.

The Scout Bike Alarm & Finder is a plate with motion detection, an alarm, and Apple or Android Find My tracking built in. It mounts to the bottle cage bosses on the frame using anti-tamper screws. Once it’s armed, movement sets off an 85 db alarm and sends a notification to the owner’s iPhone if they’re in range. It recharges over USB-C, runs two to six months per charge, and is water resistant. It’s $64.99.

The Blinder X 2300 Front Bike Light Helmet Kit is the serious one. It’s a 12-LED headlight putting out 2,300 lumens with a helmet mount and a remote, so you can run it from a button on your helmet. There are six modes with flashing and steady options, and the external 10,000 mAh battery recharges over USB-C for up to 75 hours of run time. LEDs on the battery show the charge level. It’s $289.99.

Our Takeaway: The Blinder X 2300 feels solid, heavy, and well made in hand, which is what you want at that price. The Scout is the one we’d point most riders toward, though. Find My tracking and an 85 db alarm for $64.99, mounted to the bottle cage bosses with anti-tamper hardware, is cheap insurance on a bike worth a couple thousand dollars.

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