Compare: 2021 Trek Rail 9.7

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Rail 9.72021 Trek	Recommended Fuel EXe 9.72023 Trek

MSRP	$8,049	$7,599
Where to Buy	$4,899 35% off At Upway	$6,449 15% off At Trek
Category	Enduro, E-Bike	Trail, E-Bike
Weight	50.2 lbs	42.0 lbs
	6.7	6.3
Frame	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	RockShox Yari RC	Fox Rhythm Float 36
Shock	RockShox Deluxe Select+	Fox Float X Performance
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″	29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Motor	Bosch 250W 85Nm mid-drive	TQ 250W 50Nm mid-drive
Battery	Bosch 625Wh	TQ 360Wh
Groupset	NX Eagle, X1	XT, SLX
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Full	Full
Front Travel	160mm	150mm
Rear Travel	150mm	140mm
Brand Site	trekbikes.com	trekbikes.com
Summary	The Trek Rail 9.7 is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro e-bike with high-end components.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

2021 Rail 9.7

2023 Fuel EXe 9.7

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Gear Range

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

27 mph

2021 Rail 9.7

28 mph

2023 Fuel EXe 9.7

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry

Specs

	Rail 9.72021 Trek	Fuel EXe 9.72023 Trek

Frame	OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame, Removable Integrated Battery (RIB), tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, magnesium rocker link, Motor Armour, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle, 150 mm travel Tire Clearance: 2.6" Colors: Lithium Grey / Trek Black; Gloss Purple Phaze / Matte Raw Carbon; Solid Charcoal / Radioactive Orange; Solid Charcoal to Root Beer Ano Decal; Raw Carbon / Volt	OCLV Mountain Carbon, removable battery, internal routing, alloy rocker link, 34.9mm seat tube, upper chain guide mount, 55mm chainline, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, UDH, 140mm travel Tire Clearance: 2.6" Colors: Lithium Grey / Trek Black; Gloss Purple Phaze / Matte Raw Carbon; Solid Charcoal / Radioactive Orange; Solid Charcoal to Root Beer Ano Decal; Raw Carbon / Volt
Fork	RockShox Yari RC, DebonAir spring, Motion Control RC damper, e-MTB optimised, tapered steerer, 42 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 160 mm travel Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 150mm travel Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	RockShox Deluxe Select+, 230 mm x 57.5 mm	Fox Performance Float X, 2-position damper, 205mm x 60mm
Headset	Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom
Stem	Size: S, M, L, XL, Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8 mm, Knock Block, 0-degree, 50 mm length; Size: S, M, L, XL, Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, Knock Block, 0-degree, 60 mm length	Bontrager Elite, 35mm, 0 degree, 45mm length
Handlebar	Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 780 mm width	Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width
Saddle	Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width	Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width
Seatpost	Size: S, Bontrager Line Dropper, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 345 mm length; Size: M, L, XL, Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 440mm length	Size: S, TranzX JD-YSP39, 100mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm; Size: M, TranzX JD-YSP39, 150mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm; Size: L, XL, TranzX JD-YSP39, 170mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm
Pedals	VP-536 nylon platform
Grips	Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on	Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SRAM NX Eagle	Shimano XT M8100, long cage
Crank	SRAM X1 1000, 34T, 165 mm length	Ethirteen Espec Plus, 165mm length
Shifters	SRAM NX Eagle single-click, 12-speed	Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed
Cassette	SRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12-speed	Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51T, 12 speed
Chain	SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed	Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed
Brakes	Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, M6100 lever, M6120 calliper	Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, M6100 lever, M6120 caliper

Wheels

Rims	Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle	Front: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 29'', Rear: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 29''
Spokes	14g stainless
Front Hub	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
Rear Hub		Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
Tires	Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60"	Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.50''
Disc Rotors	Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 203 mm	Size: S, M, L, XL, Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203mm; Size: S, M, L, XL, Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180mm

Electric Components

Motor	Bosch Performance CX, magnesium motor body, 250 watt, 85 Nm, 25 km/h (15.5 mph) max assist, 32 km/h for New Zealand	TQ-HPR50, 50 Nm, 250 watt maximum continuous rated power, 300 watt peak power
Battery	Bosch PowerTube 625 Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle	TQ 360Wh Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle
Charger	Bosch standard 4A, 220–240V

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