Trek Rail 9.8 XT Gen 4

Trek Rail 9.8 XT Gen 4

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Color

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Spec Score
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Sumarize

Highlights

  • Top Carbon Frame
  • Good Groupset components
  • Top brakes
  • Top suspension components
  • Modern bike geometry
  • Top reviews from the bike magazines

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Description

CategoryE-Mountain
Travel Front170 mm
Travel Rear150 mm
Weight23.8 kg
Wheels29
Frame MaterialCarbon
GroupsetShimano XT
ForkRockShox ZEB
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe
Ebike MotorBosch
Ebike Battery625 Wh
BrakesShimano XT

Reviews

Bikerumor

Sam Anderson

Bosch has spent years touting its Smart System, a motor/battery/display array that seeks to consolidate and simplify power setups for ebike riders. Now, Trek’s ultra-high-end Rail lineup onboards the signature tech.

bike

Max Fuchs

Powerful, fun, enduring: The Trek Rail combines touring with enduro genes, hitting the all-around concept in our EMTB test right on the spot.

Vital MTB

BHowell

Vital Review - 2022 Trek Rail 9.9 XX1 AXS An excellent e-bike with a lot of electronics.

Pros
  1. Well rounded ride
  2. Suspension quality
  3. Powerful Bosch motor
Cons
  1. Seat angle could be steeper
  2. Vulnerable Bosch controller and Kiox

MBR

Danny Milner

Plenty of high-speed confidence and power

Pros
  1. Loves to go fast
Cons
  1. Suspension lacks finesse

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Specifications

Frame

Frame
OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame, 1.8'' lower head tube, Bosch System Controller-compatible, Removable Integrated Battery (RIB), Knock Block 2.0, guided internal routing, 34.9 mm seat tube, magnesium rocker link, Motor Armour, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 12 mm thru-axle, 150 mm travel
Frame Sizes
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Frame Colors
Deep Smoke

Ebike System

Motor
Bosch Performance Line CX, smart system, magnesium motor body, 85 Nm
Battery
Size: SBosch PowerTube 625Wh, smart system | Size: M, L, XLBosch PowerTube 750Wh, smart system
Charger
-

Suspension

Fork
RockShox ZEB Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 3 RC2 damper, 1.8" oversized tapered steerer, eMTB optimised crown, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 160 mm travel
Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ RT, 230 mm x 57.5 mm

Cockpit

Stem
Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr-compatible, 0-degree, 45 mm length
Handlebars
Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 mm width
Tape/Grips
Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on
Saddle
Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138 mm width

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT M8100, long cage
Shift Levers
Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed
Cassette
Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed
Chain
Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed
Crankset
E*thirteen E*spec Plus, 165 mm length
Chainrings
E*thirteen E*spec, 34T alloy, 55 mm chainline

Brakes

Front Brake
Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc
Shift Levers
Front Brake Rotor
Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 203 mm

Wheels

Front Rim
Rear Rim

Geometry Trek Rail 9.8 XT Gen 4

SizeSMLXL
Body Height155 - 165 cm165 - 176 cm177 - 188 cm188 - 195 cm
Seat Tube Length (mm)50505050
Seat Tube Angle76.7°76.7°76.7°76.7°
Head Tube Length (mm)140140140140
Head Tube Angle64.2°64.2°64.2°64.2°
Top Tube Length (mm)67.367.367.367.3
Chainstay Length (mm)448448448448
Wheelbase (mm)1314131413141314
Standover (mm)76.376.376.376.3
Stack (mm)66666666
Reach (mm)51.751.751.751.7
BB Offset (mm)3.33.33.33.3
Trail (mm)13.313.313.313.3
Wheel Size Front29"29"29"29"

Customer questions & answers

FAQ Trek Rail 9.8 XT Gen 4

How heavy is the Bike?

The Rail 9.8 XT Gen 4 weights 23,80 kg. Thats roughly 52,5 pounds

What material is the frame of the Trek Rail 9.8 XT Gen 4?

The Trek Rail 9.8 XT Gen 4 ist crafted with Carbon