Trek Powerfly 7 Equipped Gen 3

The 2022 "Powerfly 7 Equipped Gen 3" model from Trek is a high-performance e-mountain bike, available at a price of 5,299 EUR. The frame is made from robust Alpha Platinum aluminium and features a curved top tube and a removable integrated battery (RIB). The tapered head tube, internal Control Freak cable routing and Motor Armor provide additional stability and protection. With a total weight of 25 kg and a maximum load capacity of 136 kg, the bike is both lightweight and robust.

The braking system consists of Shimano hydraulic 4-piston disc brakes with M6100 brake levers and M6120 brake calipers, fitted to both the front and rear. The brake discs are Shimano RT66 with a 6-hole mounting pattern and have a diameter of 203 mm at the front and 180 mm at the rear. Gear changes are handled by the Shimano SLX M7100 shifter with 12 speeds.

The SR Suntour Zeron 35 fork offers 120 mm of travel and features air suspension, LO R damping, hydraulic lockout and a tapered steerer tube. It is fitted with a Boost110 axle and a 15 mm screw-in thru-axle. Lighting is provided by an AXA Blueline front light and a Supernova Mini 2 LED.

The bike is fitted with VP-536 nylon platform pedals and an Ethirteen Espec Plus crankset with a crank arm length of 165 mm. The cassette is a Shimano SLX M7100 with a 10–51-tooth range. The handlebars are made of aluminium, have a diameter of 31.8 mm, a rise of 15 mm and a width of 720 mm. The grips are Bontrager XR Endurance Elite.

The Powerfly 7 Equipped Gen 3’s stem is the Bontrager Elite, with a clamp diameter of 31.8 mm, a Blendr light mount, a rise of 7 degrees and a length of 60 mm. The headset is an FSA IS-2 with an upper diameter of 1 1/8” and a lower diameter of 1.5”. The tyres are Bontrager LT4 Expert in size 29 x 2.40 (for XS & S: 27.5 x 2.40). The wheelset consists of Bontrager Line Comp 30 Tubeless Ready rims and Bontrager aluminium hubs with sealed bearings.

The saddle is the Bontrager Commuter Comp, fitted to a TranzX JD-YSP18 seatpost with 100 mm of travel and internal cable routing. The bike features bespoke Trek Powerfly mudguards, a Pletscher Comp Flex 18 kickstand and a MIK-compatible aluminium luggage rack.

Power is provided by the Bosch Performance CX motor, delivering 250 watts of power and 85 Nm of torque, which assists up to a maximum speed of 25 km/h. The battery is a Bosch PowerTube with a capacity of 625 Wh. The display is a Bosch Kiox, and the charger is the standard Bosch charger with a current of 4 A.

In summary, the Trek Powerfly 7 Equipped Gen 3 offers an impressive combination of performance, stability and versatility, making it an excellent choice for discerning e-mountain bike riders.