Trek Rail 9.8 GX Gen 3

The 2022 "Rail 9.8 GX Gen 3" model from Trek is a high-quality e-mountain bike designed for discerning riders. Priced at 9,699 EUR, this bike offers a wide range of technical features and top-class specifications.

The bike’s frame consists of a new OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame, which stands out thanks to a top tube that is 1.8" lower and a Removable Integrated Battery (RIB). The frame also features Knock Block 2.0, internal cable routing, a 34.9 mm seat tube, a magnesium shift lever, Motor Armor, Mino Link, ABP and Boost148. The frame’s suspension travel is 150 mm. The bike’s maximum load capacity is 136 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 23 kg.

Excellent braking performance is provided by SRAM Code R hydraulic 4-piston disc brakes at both the front and rear. The brakes are fitted with SRAM Centerline discs, which feature a 6-hole mounting pattern and rounded edges. The front discs have a diameter of 200 mm and the rear discs 180 mm.

Shifting is handled by a SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain, controlled by a SRAM GX Eagle shifter. The fork is a RockShox ZEB Select+ with 160 mm of travel. The crankset consists of an SRAM X1 1000 with a 34-tooth chainring and a crank arm length of 165 mm. The cassette is an SRAM Eagle XG-1275 with a range of 10–52 teeth.

The handlebars are Bontrager Line Pro made from OCLV carbon, with a width of 780 mm and a rise of 27.5 mm. The grips are Bontrager XR Trail Elite with nylon clamps. The stem is also a Bontrager Line Pro, measuring 45 mm in length and featuring Knock Block and Blendr compatibility.

The tyres are Bontrager SE5 Team Issue Tubeless Ready with Core Strength sidewall protection and an aramid bead core. The tyre size is 29 x 2.50. The wheelset consists of Bontrager Line Comp 30 Tubeless Ready rims with Rapid Drive 108 hubs and Boost110 and Boost148 axles.

The saddle is a Bontrager Arvada with austenitic rails and a width of 138 mm. The seatpost is a Bontrager Line Elite Dropper with 100 mm of travel and MaxFlow, which is internally routed.

Power is provided by a Bosch Performance Line CX motor with Smart System and a magnesium motor housing, delivering 85 Nm of torque and reaching an assisted speed of up to 32 km/h (maximum 25 km/h in the EU). The battery is a Bosch PowerTube with a capacity of 625 Wh, also integrated into the Smart System. The display is a Bosch Kiox and the charger is a standard Bosch charger rated at 4 A at 230 V.

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 430 mm, a stack of 630 mm, a seat tube length of 410 mm, a top tube length of 580 mm, a head tube angle of 64 degrees, a seat tube angle of 71 degrees, a head tube length of 100 mm, a chainstay length of 450 mm, a standover height of 760 mm and a wheelbase of 1210 mm.

In summary, the Trek Rail 9.8 GX Gen 3 offers an impressive combination of advanced technology, robust design and high-quality components, ensuring a first-class riding experience.