Rail 9.8 is a long-travel carbon electric mountain bike that gets you to the fun stuff faster. It features an upgraded fork, drivetrain and dropper for exceptional performance on the gnarliest runs. This e-MTB feels and rides just like our rowdiest trail bikes, and it's built with the same trail-specific tech. The difference is that the powerful new Bosch drive system zips up climbs so you can spend less time grinding and more time getting rad.
You’re looking for a long-travel carbon e-MTB with high-performance parts. You crave the responsiveness of carbon, the plush feel of high-end suspension, and would rather get all the good stuff now than have to upgrade down the line.
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 Lyrik Select Plus fork with Charger 2 RC damper, 150 mm of rear travel with a RockShox Deluxe RT3 shock with Trek's RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft damper, a powerful new Bosch Performance Line CX 250 W motor that assists up to 25 km/h and a Purion controller. A 1x12 SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain, Bontrager Line Elite dropper post, Shimano SLX 4-piston brakes, a carbon handlebar and Bontrager Line Comp 30 29er wheels with Bontrager SE5 Team Issue tyres.
This bike features across-the-board upgrades that make it a seriously capable high-performance ripper. It's built for hammering gnarly descents, then flying right back up again thanks to the powerful Bosch drive system.
- 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
- RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft works faster than a normal shock, so it tracks the ground better and keeps you in control
- 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)
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*spec applies to all sizes unless otherwise noted
Frameset
| Frame |
OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays, 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 |
| Fork |
RockShox Lyrik Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2.1 RC damper, e-MTB-optimised, tapered steerer, 42 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 160 mm travel |
| Shock |
RockShox Deluxe RT3, DebonAir spring, RE:aktiv w/Thru Shaft damper, 230x57.5 mm |
Wheels
| Front wheel |
Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle |
| Rear wheel |
Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle |
| Tyre |
Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.60" |
| *Tyre part |
Size: S, M, L, XL
Bontrager TLR valve, 50 mm
|
Size: S, M, L, XL
Bontrager TLR sealant |
| Rim strip |
Bontrager TLR |
Drivetrain
| Shifter |
SRAM GX Eagle single-click, 12-speed |
| Rear derailleur |
SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crank |
SRAM X1 1000, 15T, 165 mm length |
| Cassette |
SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50, 12-speed |
| Chain |
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Pedal |
VP-536 nylon platform |
Components
| Saddle |
Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138 mm width |
| *Seatpost |
Size: S
Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 340 mm length |
Size: M
Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 440mm length |
Size: L, XL
Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 480mm length |
| Handlebar |
Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 mm width |
| *Grips |
Size: S, M, L, XL
Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on
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Size: S, M, L, XL
Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
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| Stem |
Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, 0-degree, 50 mm length |
| Head set |
Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom |
| Brake |
Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston hydraulic disc |
| Brake rotor |
Shimano RT76, 203mm, 6-bolt |
Accessories
| Battery |
Bosch PowerTube 625 |
| Controller |
Bosch Purion |
| Motor |
NEW Bosch Performance Line CX, 250 Watt, 75Nm, magnesium body, 25 km/h max assist |
Weight
| Weight |
M - 21.92 kg / 48.33 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
| Weight limit |
This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb). |
