Trek Powerfly 5 2020
2020 E-bike
Estimate price |
4,199$
Weight | 23 kg E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" / 29" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Fork RockShox Recon Silver RL
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Groupset SX Eagle, X1 -
Suspension Hardtail -
Motor Bosch 250W 75Nm mid-drive -
Battery Bosch PowerTube 500 -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
153cm - 166cm
MD
161cm - 176cm
LG
173cm - 188cm
XL
186cm - 196cm
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, Motor Armor, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
Suspension Fork
RockShox Recon RL, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, e-MTB optimized, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 120mm travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM SX Eagle
Shift Levers
SRAM SX Eagle single-click, 12 speed
Cassette
SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed
Crank
SRAM X1 1000, 34T, 165mm length
Chain
SRAM SX Eagle, 12 speed
Pedals
VP-536 nylon platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Bontrager sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
Rear Hub
Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
Rims
Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 32-hole, 23mm width, presta valve
Spokes
NA
Tires
Size: M, Bontrager XR3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.30''; Size: M, Bontrager XR3 Comp, wire bead, 30tpi, 29x2.30''
Brakes
Brakes
Size: M, Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc, 203mm rotors; Size: M, Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc
Disk Rotors
Tektro, 6-bolt, 203mm
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length
Handlebar
Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
Grips
Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on
Headset
FSA IS-2, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom
Seat
Saddle
Bontrager Commuter Comp
Seatpost
Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 360mm length
Motor & Battery
Motor
Bosch Performance CX, magnesium motor body, 250 watt, 85 Nm, 20mph or 32km/h max assist
Battery
Bosch PowerTube 500
Charger
Bosch compact 2A (100-240V) charger
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.61 mm | 1.58 mm | 1.52 mm | 1.48 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 307 mm | 324 mm | 324 mm | 324 mm |
| Front Center | 674 mm | 704 mm | 729 mm | 761 mm |
| Rake | 43 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 101 mm | 98 mm | 98 mm | 98 mm |
| Stack | 617 mm | 633 mm | 642 mm | 661 mm |
| Reach | 384 mm | 400 mm | 421 mm | 446 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 592 mm | 611 mm | 635 mm | 666 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 71.5 ° | 71.7 ° | 71.7 ° | 71.7 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 394 mm | 419 mm | 470 mm | 521 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 67.6 ° | 67.7 ° | 67.7 ° | 67.7 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 130 mm | 130 mm | 140 mm | 160 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 449 mm | 449 mm | 449 mm | 449 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1119 mm | 1149 mm | 1174 mm | 1206 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 49 mm | 49 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Standover Height | 715 mm | 788 mm | 810 mm | 812 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 153 cm | 161 cm | 173 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 166 cm | 176 cm | 188 cm | 196 cm |
Model Overview
Powerfly 5 completes the Trek E Powerfly model. Trek launched 92 e-bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2020, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Trek Powerfly 4 Women’s 2020 has a starting price of 3184$. Trek Powerfly LT 9.7 2020 on the other hand is the most expensive at 5999$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Trail e-bikes
If you want an acceptable Trail e-bike you should know that the average price is 3365$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Trail e-bike. To sum up, when you purchase your e-bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2020 for 4199$. In conclusion, this e-bike price is 24.78% more expensive than the price of the average Trail e-bike.
Trail e-bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Trail e-bike, we get 23.7 kg (52.25 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Weighing 23 kg (50.71 lbs), the Powerfly 5 model is slightly lighter than average. In conclusion, the average Trail e-bike weighs 3.04% more than Powerfly 5.
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.
Powerfly 5 components
Fork
The RockShox Recon Silver RL is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 120mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Wheels size
The Powerfly 5 2020 e-bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Powerfly 5 comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
Trek Powerfly 5 e-bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 153 cm – 196 cm (5.02 ft – 6.43 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.