Trek Rail 5 Deore Gen 3 2023
2023 E-bike
Estimate price |
5,649$
Weight | 24.29 kg E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 160mm -
Travel Rear 150mm -
Fork RockShox 35 Gold RL
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Groupset Deore, e*thirteen -
Suspension Full -
Motor Bosch 250W 85Nm mid-drive -
Battery Bosch PowerTube 500Wh, smart system -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Alpha Platinum Aluminum, Removable Integrated Battery (RIB), tapered head tube, Control Freak internal routing, magnesium rocker link, Motor Armor, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 150mm travel
Suspension Fork
RockShox 35 Gold RL, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, oversized crown for eMTB, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 160mm travel
Rear Shock
RockShox Deluxe Select+ RT, 230mm x 57.5mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore M6100, long cage
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed
Cassette
Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12 speed
Crank
E*thirteen, 34T, steel
Chain
Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed
Pedals
Wellgo VPE-536
Wheels
Front Hub
Bontrager sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
Rear Hub
Bontrager alloy, loose ball bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Shimano Micro Spline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
Rims
Alex MD35, tubeless compatible, 32-hole, 35mm width, presta valve
Tires
Bontrager XR4 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.60''
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT420 caliper
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 50mm length
Handlebar
Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
Grips
Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
Seat
Saddle
Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width
Seatpost
Size: S, TranzX JD-YSP18, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 361mm length; Size: M, L, XL, TranzX JD-YSP18, 130mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 425mm length
Motor & Battery
Motor
Bosch Performance Line CX, smart system, magnesium motor body, 85 Nm, 20 mph or 32 km/h max assist (25 km/h max assist in EU and APAC)
Battery
Bosch PowerTube 500Wh, smart system
Charger
Bosch standard 4A, 110V, smart system
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15.5" High | 15.5" Low | 17.5" High | 17.5" Low | 19.5" High | 19.5" Low | 21.5" High | 21.5" Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.47 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.41 mm | 1.34 mm | 1.36 mm | 1.28 mm | 1.3 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 344 mm | 339 mm | 344 mm | 339 mm | 344 mm | 339 mm | 344 mm | 339 mm |
| Front Center | 750 mm | 750 mm | 774 mm | 775 mm | 797 mm | 797 mm | 831 mm | 832 mm |
| Rake | 41 mm | 43 mm | 42 mm | 43 mm | 42 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 127 mm | 131 mm | 127 mm | 131 mm | 127 mm | 131 mm | 127 mm | 131 mm |
| Stack | 616 mm | 619 mm | 615 mm | 619 mm | 620 mm | 623 mm | 629 mm | 632 mm |
| Reach | 418 mm | 413 mm | 443 mm | 438 mm | 463 mm | 458 mm | 492 mm | 488 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 580 mm | 581 mm | 604 mm | 606 mm | 626 mm | 627 mm | 658 mm | 659 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.4 ° | 75 ° | 75.4 ° | 75 ° | 75.4 ° | 75 ° | 75.4 ° | 75 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 410 mm | 410 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm | 500 mm | 500 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 64.9 ° | 64.5 ° | 64.9 ° | 64.5 ° | 64.9 ° | 64.5 ° | 64.9 ° | 64.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 105 mm | 105 mm | 105 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 440 mm | 441 mm | 440 mm | 441 mm | 440 mm | 441 mm | 440 mm | 441 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1188 mm | 1189 mm | 1213 mm | 1214 mm | 1236 mm | 1236 mm | 1270 mm | 1271 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 29 mm | 35 mm | 29 mm | 35 mm | 29 mm | 35 mm | 29 mm | 35 mm |
| Standover Height | 741 mm | 736 mm | 771 mm | 766 mm | 760 mm | 755 mm | 773 mm | 768 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
About this model
Rail 5 Deore Gen 3 is a Trek E Rail model. Trek released 66 e-bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Trek E Rail e-bikes models from 2023, here.
Model range prices
Trek Rail 5 Gen 2 2023 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 4699$. Trek Rail 9.9 XX1 AXS Gen 4 2023 on the other hand costs 13799$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Enduro e-bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Enduro e-bike is 4785$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Enduro e-bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal e-bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
This e-bike was released in 2023 and its price was 5649$. If we compare this with the average Enduro e-bike cost we notice that the price is 18.06% more expensive.
Enduro e-bikes average weight
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of an Enduro e-bike is 23.42 kg (51.63 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
slightly heavier than average, Rail 5 Deore Gen 3 has a weight of 24.29 kg (53.55 lbs). In other words, this model is 3.71% heavier than the average Enduro e-bike.
Internal Cable Routing
It’s also important to mention the internal cable routing that this e-bike has. In short, this will allow you to keep your bike cables in great condition. Say goodbye to hanging cables.
Rail 5 Deore Gen 3 components
Fork
Trek Rail 5 Deore Gen 3 2023 e-bike is equipped with the RockShox 35 Gold RL fork, and has 160mm travel. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Rear Shock
From the factory, it comes with the RockShox Deluxe Select+ RT rear shock model, which has a travel of 150mm. Rear shocks improve riding comfort and give you greater control over all terrains. To sum up, get a full-suspension bike if you want the smoothest rides.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Rail 5 Deore Gen 3 model has 29″ aluminum wheels. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, the 29″ wheels will add a little more weight to the e-bike itself.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Rail 5 Deore Gen 3 comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Dropper post
Trek Rail 5 Deore Gen 3 comes with a dropper post. Therefore, climbing or descending will be a breeze.