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Rail 5
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro e-bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$4,999| Weight | 51.9 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox 35 Gold RL |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X1, SX Eagle |
| Motor | Bosch 250W 75Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | Bosch 500Wh |
| Brakes | Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Summary
The Trek Rail is a highly capable enduro e-bike praised for its excellent suspension performance, balanced geometry, and powerful Bosch motor. It excels on descents with stable handling and supple, sensitive suspension that offers great small-bump compliance and mid-stroke support. However, some reviews note issues with electronic accessories, motor noise, and component choices that don't always match the bike's high price.
Excellent suspension performance with supple sensitivity and mid-stroke support
Powerful and natural-feeling Bosch motor with smooth power delivery
Balanced geometry that inspires confidence on descents and technical terrain
Stable and composed handling at speed
Good climbing capability with efficient motor assistance
Electronic accessories and Bosch Smart System limitations
Motor noise including whining and clunking
Component choices that don't always match the bike's premium positioning
Short dropper post on larger frame sizes
Tire selection that may not suit all conditions
But once I got it out on the trail, I loved the Rail. It is one of my favorite e-mountain bikes and the best e-all-arounder I've ridden so far.Bicycling
No other bike responds to an active riding style as well as the Rail 7, allowing aggressive riders to push their limits.
E-Mountainbike MagazineThe Trek Rail 9 is as rewarding to ride as it is easy to live with. Our E-Bike of the Year.
MBRIn a year's time, I haven't had a single bad ride on the Rail
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Oct 2021
Great performance e-bike, killer motor tune, but so many glitchy electronic accessories.
Oct 2021 · Matt Beer
The Rail 9.9 now has a 750Wh battery and geometry numbers that are similar to the Slash's.
Jun 2021
Trek's Rail e-bike platform is smooth, powerful, and successfully walks the line between trail bike and something bigger.
Apr 2021 · Jeremy Benson
The Rail 9.7 is a powerful electric mountain bike from the Trek Bicycle Company. This 29er has 150mm of rear-wheel travel paired with a 160mm fork and a...
Powerful motor
Good distance range
Well-rounded performance
Battery or motor rattle
Expensive
Sluggish handling at low speeds
Nov 2020 · Danny Milner
If Tonka did mountain bikes, we reckon they would look a lot like the Trek Rail 9. Pumped up in all directions, the Rail is like a two-wheel linebacker.
Enduro-bike pace and composure coupled with a superb motor
Tyres don’t do the bike justice
Oct 2020 · Berne Broudy
Trek’s long-travel Rail 9.9 soars up climbs and crushes descents, rolling on top-end suspension with electronic shifting and dropper.
Jun 2020 · Knut
The Rail 7 is an alloy bike that costs €5.499. It is the only model in the line-up running the 12-speed Shimano drivetrain.
Mar 2020 · Felix Stix
Does the Trek Rail 7 live up to its name and ride the trails like it's on rails or should we expect severe delays?
Tidy, ergonomic cockpit
Simultaneously composed and agile
Defined yet plush suspension
Super capable on the descents
Confidence-inspiring
Dropper post is too short
Tires only make sense on hard-packed surfaces
Chain slap on the seat stay
| Frame | Alpha Platinum Aluminum, Removable Integrated Battery (RIB), tapered head tube, Control Freak internal routing, magnesium rocker link, Motor Armor, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 150mm travel Tire Clearance: 2.6" |
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| Fork | RockShox 35 Gold RL, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, e-MTB optimized, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 160mm travel Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+, 230x57.5mm Travel: 150mm |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 50mm length |
| Handlebar | Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width |
| Seatpost | Size: S, TranzX JD-YSP18, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 361mm length; Size: M, L, XL, 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 | SRAM SX Eagle |
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| Crank | SRAM X1 1000, 36T, 165mm length |
| Shifters | SRAM SX Eagle single-click, 12 speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle, 12 speed |
| Brakes | Tektro HD-M745 4-piston hydraulic disc Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Alex MD35, Tubeless Ready, 32-hole, 35mm width, presta valve |
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| Front Hub | Bontrager sealed bearing, alloy axle, 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 XR4 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.60'' |
| Disc Rotors | Tektro, 203mm, 6-bolt |
| Motor | Bosch Performance CX, magnesium motor body, 250 watt, 75 Nm, 20mph or 32km/h max assist |
|---|---|
| Battery | Bosch PowerTube 500 |
| Remote | Bosch Purion |
| Charger | Bosch compact 2A (100-240V) charger |
First added October 10
Last updated July 17
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