Trek Rail 9.8 2021
2021 E-bike
Estimate price |
8,999$
Weight | 22.52 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 ZEB Select
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Groupset GX Eagle, X1 -
Suspension Full -
Motor Bosch 250W 85Nm 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 ZEB Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2.1 RC damper, eMTB optimized crown, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 160mm travel
Rear Shock
NEW RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RT3, DebonAir spring, Thru Shaft 3-position damper, 230x57.5mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle
Shift Levers
SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
Cassette
SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12 speed
Crank
SRAM X1 1000, 34T, 165mm length
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
Wheels
Front Hub
Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
Rear Hub
Size: S, M, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle; Size: S, M, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
Rims
Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
Tires
Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.60''
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Code R 4-piston hydraulic disc
Disk Rotors
Size: S, M, L, XL, SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 180mm; Size: S, M, L, XL, SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 200mm
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager Line Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 0 degree, 45mm 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, 85 Nm, 20mph or 32km/h max assist
Battery
Bosch PowerTube 625
Charger
Bosch standard 4A (100-240V) 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" |
About this model
Rail 9.8 is a Trek E Rail model. 66 e-bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Trek E Rail e-bikes models from 2021, by clicking here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Trek Rail 5 2021 has a starting price of 5499$. Trek Rail 9.9 X01 AXS 2021 on the other hand is the most expensive at 12999$.
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$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Enduro e-bike. To sum up, when you purchase your e-bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
At the moment of the release date, Trek Rail 9.8 price was 8999$. If we compare this with the average Enduro e-bike cost we notice that the price is 88.07% more expensive.
Average weight for Enduro e-bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of an Enduro e-bike, we get 23.42 kg (51.63 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
Weighing 22.52 kg (49.65 lbs), the Rail 9.8 model is slightly lighter than average. In conclusion, the average Enduro e-bike weighs 4% more than Rail 9.8.
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 Rail 9.8 comes factory-installed with the RockShox ZEB Select fork. This has a travel range of 160mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Rear Shock
The shock that’s installed on this e-bike is NEW RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RT3, with a travel distance of 150mm. Rear shocks give you increased comfort, control, and traction, which is important when cornering or braking. This allows you to ride faster on bumpy roads. To sum up, get a full-suspension bike if you want the smoothest rides.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Rail 9.8 e-bike is equipped with the 29″ aluminum model. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Trek Rail 9.8 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Dropper post
Trek Rail 9.8 comes with a dropper post. If used correctly, a dropper post gives you more faith, maneuverability, and greater control over your bike.