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Overview

It's right for you if...

You’re looking for a long-travel carbon e-MTB with high-performance parts and a lot of battery power. You crave the responsiveness of carbon, the stability of a longer reach, the plush feel of high-end suspension, and want the very latest from Bosch.

The tech you get

An upgraded OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with longer reach and oversized head tube and seat tube for maximum strength. An extra-long-range 750Wh battery, a super responsive RockShox ZEB Select+ fork, and RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Thru Shaft shock with a Shimano XT 1x12 drivetrain. You get the latest from Bosch with smart system Performance Line CX, including the new Bluetooth® LED remote for easy connectivity and all-in-one navigation and activity tracking through the eBike Flow app.

The final word

This bike features across-the-board upgrades that make it a serious ripper—especially the suspension package. It's built for hammering gnarly descents, then flying right back up again thanks to the powerful Bosch motor, 750Wh battery, and parts that can keep up with all that rowdy riding.

The Walkthrough

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  1. Bosch's new smart system gives you all the same power and responsiveness with a new Bluetooth-connected LED remote and eBike Flow app that puts even more control and customization at your fingertips.
  2. The full-color Kiox display shows ride info, connects with your Bluetooth® enabled devices, and has a built-in theft prevention feature
  3. RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft works faster than a normal shock, so it tracks the ground better and keeps you in control
  4. The new frame is extra stout with a 34.9mm seat tube to accommodate more robust dropper posts, and an oversized head tube that works with burly eMTB-optimized forks for less flex and more precise steering
  5. 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
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"I like it so much that I bought one"

Watch Rob Rides EMTB put the new Rail with smart system through its paces both on and off the trail, and find out why he liked it so much that he had to have one!

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"One of the best"

"Indeed the way it manages to balance big-hit compliance while still giving good pop is mighty impressive. Along with its stout chassis, long wheelbase and burly build kit, the Rail is capable of monster trucking its way down some pretty gnarly descents [...] the Bosch Performance CX Line motor is another key component to the Trek Rail’s all-round performance. In our experience, this is the best full-powered motor out there."

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"Trek has really gone all out with this bike"

"My first thought about the Rail 9.9 is how it resembles a new school American muscle car, with a ton of carbon fiber and lots of digitally integrated sensors, and as always, more power than its predecessor [...] If there was ever a bike that was ready for anything, the new generation of the Trek Rail 9.9 would be it."

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Best in Class winner!

It was a close competition, but not much could match the Rail on every type of terrain. The Bosch system will get you up any trail and the geometry is as close to perfect as we have found for all-around riding.

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"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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"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 symbolizes class and intention with a big win on battery life."

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More options

NEW 2023

Rail 9.9 XX1 AXS Gen 4

$13,799.99 - $13,999.99 

NEW 2023

Rail 9.9 CX Race Gen 4

$13,299.99 - $13,499.99 

NEW 2023

Rail 9.9 XTR Gen 4

$12,549.99 - $12,749.99 

NEW 2023

Rail 9.8 GX AXS Gen 4

$10,299.99 - $10,499.99 

NEW 2023

Rail 9.8 XT Gen 4

$8,999.99 - $9,199.99 

NEW 2023

Rail 9.7 Gen 4

$7,549.99 - $7,749.99 

NEW 2023

Rail 7 Gen 3

$6,649.99 

NEW 2023

Rail 5 Gen 3

$5,649.99 

SALE 2023

Rail 9.9 XX1 AXS Gen 3

$13,499.99  | $13,799.99 

SALE 2023

Rail 9.9 XTR Gen 3

$12,249.99  | $12,549.99 

SALE 2023

Rail 9.8 GX AXS Gen 3

$9,999.99  | $10,299.99 

SALE 2023

Rail 9.8 GX Gen 3

$8,699.99  | $9,199.99 

SALE 2023

Rail 9.7 Gen 2

$7,049.99  | $7,549.99 

SALE 2023

Rail 7 Gen 2

$5,999.99  | $6,649.99 

SALE 2023

Rail 5 Gen 2

$4,999.99  | $5,649.99 

Which generation is right for you? 

Go Rail Gen 4 for minimalist smart system compatibility, Gen 3 for smart system with visible control at the bars, or Gen 2 for a legacy Bosch system that saves your wallet.

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Get faster on the trail in a week

When it comes to being a better trail rider, practice makes perfect. Get seven tips from Pinkbike’s Christina Chappetta that will have you setting PR's and riding with more confidence in no time.

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How to pack for any trail ride

Everything you need (and nothing you don’t).

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How to responsibly recycle your e-bike battery

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Minimum days, maximum fun

With just one week to road trip through British Columbia, two Trek big mountain riders decided to think outside the box.

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Features

Bosch smart system

The new Bosch smart system gives you an eMTB that's more connected than ever. The new LED remote connects with the new Bosch eBike Flow app via Bluetooth. You get tons of useful features at your fingers, and over-the-air system upgrades.

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Bosch eBike Flow app

The new eBike Flow app turns your ride into a personalized experience. Use it to customize your motor's assist behavior, track your ride stats, and integrate your data with apps like Strava and Apple Health. There's even handy features like navigation and service reminders.

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Removable Integrated Battery

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.

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RockShox Super Deluxe with Thru Shaft

With the all-new RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Thru Shaft, you get the most refined shock on the market, with an updated air spring and an exclusive Thru Shaft damper that gives you tenacious grip, plush control, and the support you need for ripping rough descents all day.

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What is the range?

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 optimize 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 tires make it easy to ditch the tubes so you get better traction, fewer flats, and less weight. You're ready to roll right out of the box with the included TLR rim strips, valves, and sealant.

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Carbon Care Wheel Loyalty Program

Every set of Bontrager carbon wheels is backed by the Carbon Care Wheel Loyalty Program. In the unlikely event that you damage your Bontrager carbon wheels within the first two years of ownership, we’ll repair or replace them for free.

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Integrated speed sensor

You've got one less detail to sweat with the integrated speed sensor. The chainstay-mounted sensor stays protected while the custom hub-mounted magnet stays secure—no more error codes from mis-aligned sensors.

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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Knock Block

Knock Block has your frame's back when things go wrong. It prevents your handlebars from spinning all the way around in a crash, so your hoses won't get yanked, and your controls won't hit the top tube.

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ABP

Our patented Active Braking Pivot allows your suspension to work freely whether you’re on the brakes or off. It’s smooth, controlled suspension that’s at its best all the time.

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Bosch Kiox 300 display

The Bosch Kiox 300 is tough, compact, and easy to read with a full-color display. Keep ride data right where you can see it including rider power, motor output, speed, remaining range, and more!

Oversized 34.9mm dropper post

Bigger is better. The oversized seat tube diameter gives more support and strength for longer travel droppers, and allows for more robust, durable internals that work faster.

Bosch PowerTube 750

Bosch's biggest battery for your biggest rides. PowerTube 750 delivers 20% more range and a long service life.

Easier internal routing

Integrated channels in the frame make it super easy to route cable housing and brake hose so you get a clean set-up with no hassle.

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