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You’re looking for a super capable long-travel e-MTB that’s built to conquer techy runs and big drops just as cleanly as analogue trail bikes. You want the light weight and responsive ride of an OCLV Mountain Carbon frame.
The tech you get
A light and durable OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame with carbon stays that fully encases a 625 Wh battery for sleek looks and protection on the trail, a 160 mm RockShox Yari RC fork, 150 mm of rear travel with a RockShox Deluxe RT3 shock, a powerful new Bosch Performance Line CX 250 W motor that assists up to 25 km/h and a Purion controller. A 1x12 SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain, Bontrager Line dropper post, Shimano 4-piston brakes and Bontrager Line Comp 30 29er wheels.
The final word
Rail 9.7 hits the sweet spot of carbon performance and amazing value. It’s spec'd with quality trail-specific parts and a powerful Bosch drive system so you can send it through the rough stuff and motor right back up for another run.
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- The new, better-than-ever Bosch motor is smaller, lighter and more efficient. It feels more natural while you’re pedalling, and has less drag when you’re not
- Rail shreds just as hard as its non-electric brethren, plus it powers you right back up the mountain – no shuttle or lift necessary
- Trek's Removable Integrated Battery (RIB) system looks great and is super user-friendly: it fully hides the battery in the frame for protection, makes it easy remove the battery without tools and lets you mount a water bottle cage
- It's equipped with an external charging port for easy charging on or off the bike
- Made with the same exclusive frame tech as Remedy and Slash, like Mino Link adjustable geometry, a Straight Shot down tube for extra stiffness and Active Braking Pivot (ABP)
'Our e-bike of the Year'
'Rail dominates the descents and flattens the climbs… it’s every bit as potent as the Slash, but with its own built-in uplift.'
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'Better than the rest'
'When it came time to choose the bike we most wanted to take home, the Trek Rail was it.'
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'Sets the bar'
'Whether flowing or technical, it literally glides by the competition like it's on rails while also offering plenty of comfort for long days in the saddle.'
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‘E-MTB dominance’
‘One of the best all-rounders in the test. This tuxedo-looking bike symbolises class and intention with a big win on battery life.’
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New Bosch Performance Line CX
The all-new Bosch Performance Line CX motor is lighter, smaller and quieter than previous versions, for cleaner integration and more nimble handling. It’s also more efficient so you can go further on a single battery charge. Use the intelligent eMTB mode to automatically adjust the amount of assist to match the terrain. It’s a set-and-forget mode that delivers just the right amount of power so you can focus on enjoying the ride.
RIB is a one-piece battery and cover with a built-in handle that can easily be removed and re-installed in the frame with no tools and no hassle. It’s the most convenient way to remove your battery for transport, security or just easier charging.
Active Braking Pivot allows our engineers to tune how the suspension reacts to acceleration and braking forces independently. That means you get more confident control when you need it most.
To see how far you can ride your electric mountain bike on a single charge, check out Bosch’s range calculator. We’ve auto-filled the variables for this bike model and the average rider, but you can make adjustments to get your most accurate estimate.
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Suspension Calculator
This suspension calculator will help you optimise your suspension settings for your riding weight. Simply follow the steps to find your best set up.
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Complete Tubeless System
Tubeless Ready rims and tyres make it easy to ditch the tubes so you get better traction, fewer flats and less weight. You're ready to roll straight out of the box with the included TLR rim strips, valves and sealant.
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Mino Link adjustable geometry
Fine tune head tube angle by 1/2° and BB height by up to 10mm with the simple turn of a nut. Just flip the link to choose between slack or slacker geometry, without negatively affecting suspension performance. A Trek exclusive.
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Boost148/110
Wider dropouts (110mm front, 148mm rear) give you the stiffness of a 27.5" wheel with all the benefits of a 29" wheel, and Boost148 at the back lets you run wider tyres and a larger chain ring without affecting q-factor and pedalling efficiency.
Specifications
*spec applies to all sizes unless otherwise noted
| 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 |
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| 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 |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+, 230x57.5 mm |
| Max compatible fork travel | 170mm |
| Wheel front | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle |
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| Wheel rear | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 54, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle |
| Hub front | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
| Spokes | NA |
| Tyre | Bontrager XR5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.60" |
| *Tyre part |
Size:
S, M, L, XL Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
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Size:
S, M, L, XL Bontrager TLR valve, 50 mm |
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Size:
S, M, L, XL Bontrager TLR sealant |
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| Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Max tyre size | 29x2.60" |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle single-click, 12-speed |
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| Rear derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crank | SRAM X1 1000, 34T, 165 mm length |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Pedal | VP-536 nylon platform |
| Max. chainring size | 34T |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width |
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| *Seatpost |
Size:
M, L, XL Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 440mm length |
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Size:
S Bontrager Line Dropper, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 345 mm length |
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| Handlebar | Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 780 mm width |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, Knock Block, 0-degree, 60 mm length |
| *Brake |
Size:
S, M, L, XL Shimano hydraulic disc, MT501 lever, MT520 4-piston calliper |
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Size:
S, M, L, XL Shimano MT520 4-piston hydraulic disc |
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| Brake rotor | Shimano RT76, 203 mm, 6-bolt |
| Battery | Bosch PowerTube 625 |
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| Charger | Bosch standard 4A (220-240 V) charger |
| Controller | Bosch Purion |
| 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 |
| Weight | M - 21.83 kg / 48.13 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
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| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb). |
Sizing & fit
The charts below show our recommended sizes based on height, but there are some other factors, like arm and leg length, that determine a great fit. That’s why you’ll see some overlap in our recommendations. Not every rider who’s 5´8˝, for example, will fit on the same size bike. The best way to find your perfect fit is to consult the experts at your local retailer.
Rider Height
Inseam
S
153.0 - 166.5 cm
5'0.2" - 5'5.6"
72.0 - 79.0 cm
28.3" - 31.1"
M
161.0 - 175.0 cm
5'3.4" - 5'8.9"
76.0 - 82.0 cm
29.9" - 32.3"
L
174.0 - 188.0 cm
5'8.5" - 6'2.0"
82.0 - 88.0 cm
32.3" - 34.6"
XL
186.0 - 196.0 cm
6'1.2" - 6'5.2"
87.0 - 92.0 cm
34.3" - 36.2"
All measurements provided in cm unless otherwise stated.
| Frame size number | Frame size letter | Geometry position | Wheel size | A — Seat tube | Effective seat tube angle | C — Head tube length | D — Head angle | E — Effective top tube | F — Bottom bracket height | G — Bottom bracket drop | H — Chainstay length | I — Offset | J — Trail | K — Wheelbase | L — Standover | M — Frame reach | N — Frame stack | Stem length |
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| 15.5 | S | High | 29" | 41.0 | 75.0° | 10.5 | 64.9° | 58.7 | 34.4 | 2.9 | 44.7 | 4.3 | 12.7 | 119.5 | 75.8 | 42.5 | 62.3 | 4.0 |
| 15.5 | S | Low | 29" | 41.0 | 75.0° | 10.5 | 64.5° | 58.8 | 33.9 | 3.5 | 44.8 | 4.3 | 13.1 | 119.6 | 75.3 | 42.0 | 62.6 | 4.0 |
| 17.5 | M | High | 29" | 42.0 | 75.0° | 10.5 | 64.9° | 61.1 | 34.4 | 2.9 | 44.7 | 4.3 | 12.7 | 122.0 | 77.0 | 45.0 | 62.2 | 5.0 |
| 17.5 | M | Low | 29" | 42.0 | 75.0° | 10.5 | 64.5° | 61.3 | 33.9 | 3.5 | 44.8 | 4.3 | 13.1 | 122.1 | 76.5 | 44.5 | 62.6 | 5.0 |
| 19.5 | L | High | 29" | 45.0 | 75.0° | 11.0 | 64.9° | 63.3 | 34.4 | 2.9 | 44.7 | 4.3 | 12.7 | 124.3 | 76.7 | 47.0 | 62.7 | 5.0 |
| 19.5 | L | Low | 29" | 45.0 | 75.0° | 11.0 | 64.5° | 63.4 | 33.9 | 3.5 | 44.8 | 4.3 | 13.1 | 124.3 | 76.2 | 46.5 | 63.0 | 5.0 |
| 21.5 | XL | High | 29" | 50.0 | 75.0° | 12.0 | 64.9° | 66.5 | 34.4 | 2.9 | 44.7 | 4.3 | 12.7 | 127.7 | 76.5 | 49.9 | 63.6 | 5.0 |
| 21.5 | XL | Low | 29" | 50.0 | 75.0° | 12.0 | 64.5° | 66.6 | 33.9 | 3.5 | 44.8 | 4.3 | 13.1 | 127.7 | 76.0 | 49.5 | 63.9 | 5.0 |
