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Powerfly 5
A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry e-bike with upper mid-range components.
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$3,499| Weight | 50.0 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox Judy Silver TK |
| Wheels | 27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Motor | Bosch 250W 75Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | Bosch 500Wh |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
5'0" – 5'6"
5'6" – 6'1"
5'9" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
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Summary
The Trek Powerfly is a robust and capable trail e-MTB, praised for its confident climbing and stable descending. It features Bosch's Performance CX motor and RE:aktiv suspension for composed handling on varied terrain. However, it is noted for being heavy and less agile in tight turns.
Bosch Performance CX motor with e-MTB mode
RE:aktiv suspension for stability and comfort
Confident climbing ability
Integrated battery for low center of mass
Durable and robust build quality
Heavy weight
Limited agility in tight turns
Knock Block system can be inconvenient
Some tire grip issues
SRAM EX1 shifter limits gear shifts
The Trek Powerfly LT 9 is its top-level longer travel e-MTB.
BikeRadarSuper composed! Nothing rattles the Powerfly.
E-Mountainbike MagazineThis thing climbs steep singletrack a lot easier than the Levo or Jam2, no doubt about it.
Flow Mountain BikeThe Trek Powerfly descends with confidence, but it’s still on the heavy side.
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Oct 2018 · Alan Muldoon
Up hill or down, ebikes take an absolute beating, so the new Trek Powerfly 9 has a beefed up the parts package to handle the additional abuse.
Suspension, brakes and tyres are all on point. New battery layout is neat and easy to use.
Could have more generous reach measurements and shorter stems on all sizes.
Oct 2018
Trek’s new 2019 Powerfly gives no mixed messages about its intentions. It is chunky, long, robust and built like a tank. With 160/150mm of travel, 40mm wide rims with 2.8″ tyres, e-bike specific FOX 36 the spec is undoubtedly up for a thrashing, and the chassis also. The newly integrated battery does wonders in making a …
Built tough.
Bosch E-MTB setting feels natural.
Fearless climber.
Length detracts from agility.
Heavy to move around.
Jul 2018 · Chili Dog
First Ride Trek Launches the New Powerfly The Next Evolution Words by Chili Dog | Photos by Margus Riga & Chili Dog Whether you’re aware of it or not, we are in a very special time period. Our sport rarely sees massive
Jul 2018
Price: $5499.00 | Model Year: 2019 A stealthy, long travel, all-mountain electric bike with longer wheel base and adjustable seat stay hardware to optimize geometry for climbing and descending, proprietary
A stealthy, long travel, all-mountain electric bike with longer wheel base and adjustable seat stay hardware to optimize geometry for climbing and descending, proprietary "Active Braking Pivot" rear suspension reduces skipping, Knock Block headset and Hartzell Hug impact-absorbing downtube bumpers allow for straight downtube
Trek-invented Boost hub spacing improves spoke bracing angle and support for larger plus sized tires, quick release thru axles are sturdy and easy to work with, direct-link rear suspension stiffens the chain stays and bottom bracket without compromising performance thanks to the DeonAir rear shock
Beautiful battery integration, Bosch PowerTube 500 disappears into the frame, keeps weight low and center, provides space for a bottle cage mount and accessories above, sturdy locking core from ABUS with keyed-alike code, battery has a built-in handle for secure removal and transport
Bosch Purion display does not have an active Micro-USB port, the PowerTube 500 is heavier than the older PowerPack design, longer wheel base isn't as nimble and the motor integration is flat vs. angled up (unless you get the carbon model), the motor is heavier than the competition, produces more noise, introduces some drag when unpowered
Jun 2018 · Tom Marvin
The long back end is a constant across the size ranges, and so while the front end of the large isn’t super long, it’s still a relatively balanced-feeling bike.
Mar 2018 · Christoph Bayer
No mountain is too steep for the Trek Powerfly 9 LT Plus! In our group test, it was one of the most capable climbers. But would the Trek also cut as fine a figure on descents and in everyday riding situations?
Jul 2017 · Francis Cebedo
The Trek line of e-bikes continuous to evolve with better integration and better components for the mountain bike experience. - Mtbr.com
Apr 2017 · Sean White
The Trek Powerfly is a very well sorted package and was one of the first e-bikes to win us over.
| Frame | Alpha Platinum Aluminum, E2 tapered head tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, integrated battery, G2 Geometry on 29ers, Boost148 |
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| Fork | RockShox Judy Silver TK, Solo Air, TurnKey lockout, E2 tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, Boost110, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Headset | FSA IS-2, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom |
| Stem | Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 7 degree, Blendr compatible |
| Handlebar | Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 1.5 |
| Seatpost | Bontrager SSR, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, 12mm offset Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Wellgo nylon platform |
| Grips | Bontrager Satellite Elite, lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6000, Shadow Plus |
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| Crank | Miranda Delta, 15T |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore M6000, 10 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50, 11-42, 10 speed |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | Shimano M315 hydraulic disc Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Bontrager Duster Elite Tubeless Ready 32-hole, tubeless strips and valves sold separately |
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| Front Hub | Formula Alloy DC511, Boost110 |
| Rear Hub | Bontrager sealed bearing alloy axle, Boost148 |
| Tires | Bontrager XR3, 29x2.40˝ (15.5: 27.5x2.35˝) |
| Motor | Bosch Performance CX, 250 watt, 75Nm |
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| Battery | Bosch Powerpack Performance 500 downtube |
| Remote | Bosch Purion Performance |
First added July 23
Last updated February 15
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