TREK’s all-new Rail+ builds on the brand’s revered long-travel, full-assist Rail platform and delivers more travel, refined geometry for hard-charging handling, Bosch’s new Performance Line CX motor and more…
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The fourth generation of TREK’s Rail full-power eBike has been a popular seller in South Africa. That’s a good sign and it sets the scene for the new Rail+ to continue with that momentum. While it’s designed to shred singletrack trails for hours, there’s a large portion of South Africans on TREK Rails that just want the power and the range to have the freedom to explore.
Either way, all TREK Rail buyers will be stoked to know that the new generation model has not only been refined, but redesigned to offer a better riding experience for all.
What’s new in the latest generation bike? Here’s a summary with more details below:
Motor
The Rail+ features Bosch’s latest Performance Line CX motor, boasting the same 85Nm of torque as previous Rail models, but with smoother, more refined-feeling support and less noise. Riders get all the benefit of a full-powered e-MTB with a more natural feeling- and sounding-ride.
Bigger, more secure battery
In addition to the updated motor, the Rail+ also gets a new Bosch PowerTube battery with Trek’s own updated Removable Integrated Battery (RIB 2.0). The new battery boasts a generous 800Wh of support, compatible with the PowerMore range extender for peak-to-peak epic rides. The optimised RIB 2.0 tech allows riders to secure and remove their battery with a quarter-turn of an Allen key, while keeping their toes safe from a heavy hit thanks to a catch mechanism.
New system controller and remote
Keeping the ride sleek, intuitive, and minimalist, TREK equipped the Rail+ with Bosch’s Mini Remote and System Controller, allowing for quick mode changes and a clean view of assist level and battery life with minimal impact on precious cockpit space.
Updated adjustable geometry
The Rail+ gets some welcome updates to its geometry, with a slacker 64.5° head tube angle and new adjustable geometry features. Riders can tweak their bottom bracket height and head tube angle a half a degree thanks to Mino Link and adjust leverage rate with the flip of a chip. The Rail+ is also compatible with angle-adjust headset cups (sold separately) for going a degree slacker or steeper.
Made for the mullet
To keep handling balanced on the steep slopes, the Rail+ is specced with a 29-inch front and a 27.5-inch rear wheel. Riders get the low rolling-resistance and trail-smoothing benefits of a 29er in rowdy terrain and the extra agility of a smaller rear wheel for extra-tight turns and steep rock rolls.
Availability
Rail+ is available now at TREK retailers in South Africa in the following models:
Rail 8: MSRP R105 000
Rail 9.7: MSRP R135 000
Rail 9.8 GX AXS: MSRP R169 000
For more information on the new TREK Rail+, click here.
