2020 Trek
Powerfly FS 5
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail e-bike with upper mid-range components.
Manufacturer Price
$4,799| Weight | 52.6 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 130mm |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
| Groupset | Deore, FSA |
| Motor | Bosch 250W 85Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | Bosch 500Wh |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
Jan 2021 · Susanne Feddersen
One bike for all occasions – with the Trek Powerfly FS 7, the American brand promises to have created a true all-rounder. The smart concept should please everyone from trekking and leisure riders to moderate trail adventurers. We tested the 120/100 mm travel eMTB with the Bosch Performance Line CX motor to find out whether the new Trek Powerfly FS 7 is the all-rounder that many have been looking for.
All-round capabilities
Overall concept
Good-natured and intuitive handling
Confidence-inspiring
Comfortable riding position and low top tube
Responsiveness of the fork is mediocre
No model featuring the Nyon display
Oct 2020
Price: $5999.00 | Model Year: 2021 | A premium
A premium "do anything" full suspension electric bike that's equipped to handle pavement, trails, light mountain terrain, rain, shine, day, or night conditions. Available in five frame sizes for optimal fit, the XS and S come with 27.5" wheels and the M, L, and XL come with 29" wheels. Sold through one of North America's largest network of dealers. Trek and Bosch provide excellent support and warranty.
Custom made extra-wide plastic fenders are durable and quiet, very capable in off-road conditions. A sleek and sturdy rear rack provides 25kg (55lbs) of cargo capacity with pannier hangers on both sides and a removable top platform for trunk bags. Puncture resistant tires also feature unique black reflective stripes that combine safety with aesthetics.
Downtube-integrated battery pack and mid-drive motor keep weight low and center. Trek designed a "RIB" battery casing includes a handle for safe removal and transport. The battery doesn't rattle, and it can be charged on or off the bike with the fast 4 amp charger. Peformance Line CX motor is the most powerful from Bosch, but lightweight with a magnesium casing.
Highly adjustable air suspension front and rear with 120mm and 100mm travel respectively. Boost hub spacing and thru-axles increase wheel strength. Extra large 203mm hydraulic disc brakes with heat sinks and alloy cores deliver incredible stopping power. The biggest trade-offs here include the high price, smartphone display (that some may not like), louder motor operation, and increased weight (due to the high capacity battery and accessories).
Sep 2020
The 2021 Trek Powerfly full suspension e-MTBs blend European sensibility with modern trail capability for a unique e-mountain bike option.
Jan 2019
If I had to think of one common theme that continually came up during our time with the Powerfly, that would be it—too damn fun. Over the months we’ve had this bike, we’ve done it all and it does it all with ease.
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.
Feb 2018
Built on the bones of the legendary Fuel series, the Trek Powerfly 7 FS is the top-of-the-line e-bike for Trek in Australia. It's got great pedigree, but we didn't love every aspect of its performance
Top notch build quality.
Frame feels indestructible.
Great rear suspension.
Torquey motor with plenty of range.
Will climb anything you point it at.
RockShox Recon fork isn't up to scratch.
Long rear end makes for sedate feel.
Jul 2017
The Trek line of e-bikes continuous to evolve with better integration and better components for the mountain bike experience. - Mtbr.com
Jun 2017 · Oli Woodman
An exceptionally capable package which will take you further and faster without the need for a lift pass. Buy if you’d like to scale climbs almost as quickly as descents and aren’t afraid to be a little different
Long wheelbase makes for almost absurd stability, superb mechanical grip from well-matched and supportive suspension, Drivetrain and motor play very well together, components list features plenty of excellent e-bike specific parts
Flimsy tyres are at odds with the rest of the bike, New ‘e-mtb’ power mode perhaps a little too keen for some
| Frame | Alpha Platinum Aluminum, Removable Integrated Battery (RIB), tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Motor Armor, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130mm travel Tire Clearance: 2.8" |
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| Fork | Rockshox Recon RL 29'', 130mm air, 15x110mm, 51mm offset Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 80mm length |
| Handlebar | Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width |
| Seatpost | TranzX JD-YSP18, 130mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 425mm length Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | VP-536 nylon platform |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6000, mid cage, 42T max cog |
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| Crank | FSA 310, 15T w/chain guard, 170mm length |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore M6000, 10 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG500, 10 speed |
| Chain | KMC X10, 10 speed |
| Brakes | Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 32-hole, 23mm width, presta valve |
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| Spokes | DT Swiss 14g, black |
| Front Hub | Formula DC-511, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
| Rear Hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle |
| Tires | Bontrager XR3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.35'' |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT56, 180mm, 6-bolt |
| Motor | Bosch Performance CX, alloy motor body, 250 watt, 85Nm, 20mph or 32km/h max assist |
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| Battery | Bosch PowerTube 500 Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle |
| Charger | Bosch standard 4A (100-240V) charger |
Last updated September 28
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