Compare: 2020 Trek Rail 9.8 XT

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Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

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	Rail 9.8 XT2020 Trek	Recommended Spectral CF 82024 Canyon

MSRP	$7,999	$4,699
Where to Buy	— $1 At	$3,499 26% off At Canyon
Category	Enduro, E-Bike	Enduro
Weight	47.0 lbs	31.9 lbs
	7.1	8.3
Frame	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	RockShox Lyrik Select+	RockShox Lyrik Select+
Shock	RockShox Deluxe RT3	RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select+
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″	29″ / 27.5″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Motor	Bosch 250W 75Nm mid-drive
Battery	Bosch 625Wh
Groupset	XT, e*thirteen	GX Eagle AXS
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 12 Electronic
Suspension	Full	Full
Front Travel	160mm	160mm
Rear Travel	150mm	150mm
Brand Site	trekbikes.com	canyon.com
Summary	The Trek Rail 9.8 XT 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

2020 Rail 9.8 XT

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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)

29 mph

2020 Rail 9.8 XT

26 mph

2024 Spectral CF 8

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 9.8 XT2020 Trek	Spectral CF 82024 Canyon

Frame	OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame, Removable Integrated Battery (RIB), tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, magnesium rocker link, Motor Armor, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 150mm travel Tire Clearance: 2.6"	Canyon Spectral CF, Full-carbon frame with optimised stiffness-to-weight ratio and integrated K.I.S. technology. Our famous triple phase suspension design with the Flip Chip system for simple geometry adjustment., Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Material: Carbon (CF) Tire Clearance: 2.6"
Fork	RockShox Lyrik Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2.1 RC damper, e-MTB optimized, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 160mm travel Travel: 160mm	RockShox Lyrik Select+ RC, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Stanchion Diameter: 35 mm, Travel: 160 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" - 1,5", Offset: 44 mm, Weight: 5.16 lbs Travel: 160mm
Shock	RockShox Deluxe RT3, DebonAir spring, RE:aktiv w/Thru Shaft damper, 230x57.5mm	RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select+ RT, Spring: 400
Bottom Bracket		SRAM DUB BSA, Bottom bracket standard: BSA 73, Weight: 0.19 lbs
Headset	Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom
Stem	Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 50mm length	Canyon G5, Modern design, extreme durability: Canyon G5 components were developed by our pros on the world's toughest trails., Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8", Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL)
Handlebar	Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width	Canyon G5, G5 stands for gravity riding, and category 5. This aluminium bar has superb ergonomics and durability., Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm, Width: 780 mm, Rise: 30 mm
Saddle	Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width	Ergon SM10 Enduro Comp, Gender: Unisex, Weight: 0.58 lbs
Seatpost	Size: S, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 340mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 440mm length; Size: L, XL, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 480mm length	Canyon G5, Clamp diameter: 30,9 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL)
Pedals	VP-536 nylon platform	None included
Grips	Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on	Canyon G5

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 51T max cog	SRAM GX Eagle AXS, Weight: 0.75 lbs
Crank	Ethirteen Espec Plus, 34T, 165mm length	SRAM GX Eagle, Number of chainrings: 1
Shifters	Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed	SRAM GX Eagle AXS, Weight: 1.15 lbs
Cassette	Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed	SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed (10-52), Number of sprockets: 12
Chain	Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed	SRAM SX Eagle
Chain Guide		Canyon GP0293-02 \| Canyon EP1266-01 ISCG05 Plate
Brakes	Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston hydraulic disc	SRAM Code R \| SRAM Matchmaker Clamp

Wheels

Rims	Front: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, Rear: Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle	DT Swiss EX511 370LN, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt, Weight: 2.18 lbs \| DT Swiss EX511, Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt, Weight: 2.30 lbs
Tires	Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.60''	Maxxis Assegai, Width: 2.5", Weight: 2.25 lbs \| Maxxis Minion DHR II 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ 2,4x27,5", Wheelsize: 27.5", Weight: 2.36 lbs
Disc Rotors	Shimano RT76, 203mm, 6-bolt	SRAM Centerline Rounded, Size: 200 mm, Weight: 0.42 lbs

Electric Components

Motor	Bosch Performance CX, magnesium motor body, 250 watt, 75 Nm, 20mph or 32km/h max assist
Battery	Bosch PowerTube 625	SRAM Powerpack
Charger	Bosch standard 4A (100-240V) charger

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