Trek lets the "Rail" off the track

Trek is expanding its portfolio of e-mountainbikes with the "Rail": a motorized trail machine based on the "Slash" enduro bike. The wattage comes from the new CX motor from Bosch, embedded in a carbon frame, suspended via Trek's Active Braking Pivot with the Mino Link.

The look of the "Rails" quickly reveals the Trek department in which the e-mountainbike was created: the bike is clearly based on the Slash enduro model. A slack head angle, low bottom bracket, short chainstays, 160 millimetres of suspension travel and the Thru-Shaft shock make it clear where the bike is at home: on singletrack, preferably downhill. The 2.6-inch tires mounted on the 29-inch rims also stand for this.

The Rail has shed almost three kilograms compared to previous e-mountainbikes from Trek. This is thanks to the new CX motor from Bosch and the carbon technology that Trek has already used on the Powerfly models this year. If you don't want to dig too deep into your wallet, the "Rail" is also available in a cheaper aluminum version. A nice detail on the Rail is the speed sensor on the rear wheel. This is integrated into the frame and the small magnet is attached to the brake disk bolts. A neat and actually trivial solution, just like the side-mounted plug for charging the battery.

The "Rail" will be available in frame sizes S to XL. If you are looking for a motorized XS model, Trek has the "Powerfly" model. This reflects Trek's strategy of discontinuing the women's line with the consistent availability of small frame sizes and various color options for each model. Speaking of colors: The "Rail" will join the ProjectOne family in December, where the bike can be customized with a custom paint job.

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