Trek Rail 9.8 2020
2020 E-bike
Estimate price |
7,999$
Weight | 21.92 kg E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 160mm -
Travel Rear 150mm -
Fork RockShox Lyrik Select
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Groupset GX Eagle, X1 -
Suspension Full -
Motor Bosch 250W 75Nm mid-drive -
Battery Bosch PowerTube 625 -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame, Removable Integrated Battery (RIB), tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, magnesium rocker link, Motor Armor, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 12mm thru axle, 150mm travel
Suspension Fork
RockShox Lyrik Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2.1 RC damper, e-MTB optimized, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 160mm travel
Rear Shock
RockShox Deluxe RT3, DebonAir spring, RE:aktiv w/Thru Shaft damper, 230x57.5mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle
Shift Levers
SRAM GX Eagle single-click, 12 speed
Cassette
SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50, 12 speed
Crank
SRAM X1 1000, 36T, 165mm length
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
Wheels
Front Hub
Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
Rims
Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
Spokes
NA
Tires
Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.60''
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston hydraulic disc
Disk Rotors
Shimano RT76, 203 mm, 6-bolt
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 50mm length
Handlebar
Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 27.5mm rise, 780mm width
Grips
Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on
Headset
Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom
Seat
Saddle
Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138mm width
Seatpost
Size: S, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 340mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 440mm length; Size: L, XL, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 480mm length
Motor & Battery
Motor
Bosch Performance CX, magnesium motor body, 250 watt, 75 Nm, 20mph or 32km/h max assist
Battery
Bosch PowerTube 625
Charger
Bosch standard 4A (220-240 V) charger
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM High | SM Low | MD High | MD Low | LG High | LG Low | XL High | XL 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 | 831 mm |
| Rake | 41 mm | 43 mm | 42 mm | 43 mm | 42 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 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 ° | 75 ° | 75 ° | 75 ° | 75 ° | 75 ° | 75 ° | 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 | 1270 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 29 mm | 35 mm | 29 mm | 35 mm | 29 mm | 35 mm | 29 mm | 35 mm |
| Standover Height | 751 mm | 746 mm | 763 mm | 758 mm | 760 mm | 755 mm | 758 mm | 753 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
Model Overview
Rail 9.8 is part of the Trek E Rail model. There are 66 e-bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Trek E Rail e-bikes models from 2020, here.
Model range prices
Trek Rail 5 2020 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 4999$. Trek Rail 9.9 XTR 2020 on the other hand costs 11499$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Enduro e-bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Enduro e-bike you should know that the average price is 4785$. However, even though the average price of an Enduro e-bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality e-bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the e-bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2020 for 7999$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Rail 9.8 price is 67.17% higher than the average cost of an Enduro e-bike.
Enduro e-bikes average weight
The average weight for Enduro e-bikes is 23.42 kg (51.63 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Weighing 21.92 kg (48.33 lbs), the Rail 9.8 model is a bit lighter than average. To sum up, it’s 6.84% lighter than the average weight of Enduro e-bikes.
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 9.8 components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox Lyrik Select model. The travel on this model is 160mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Rear Shock
From the factory, it comes with the RockShox Deluxe RT3 rear shock model, which has a travel of 150mm. Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. In short, if you want smooth rides, get a full-suspension bicycle.
Wheels
The Rail 9.8 2020 e-bike is equipped with 29″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, 29″ wheels will make your e-bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Rail 9.8 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Dropper post
The Trek model is also equipped with a dropper post. Therefore, climbing or descending will be a breeze.