This bike features across-the-board upgrades that make it a serious ripper – especially the suspension package. It's built for hammering gnarly descents, then flying right back up again thanks to the powerful Bosch motor, 750 Wh battery and parts that can keep up with all that rowdy riding.

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Trek Rail 9.8 XT Gen 3 Electric Full Suspension Mountain Bike 2023 in Red

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Trek Rail 9.8 XT Gen 3 Electric Full Suspension Mountain Bike 2023 in Red

Season:2023

Brand:Trek

Code:35579CBNREDSMKVIPRED

The Rail 9.8 is a long-travel carbon e-MTB that rips like our beefiest trail rigs and powers you right back up the mountain. You get upgraded everything, including the frame for maximum fun on the gnarliest runs. You also get Bosch's latest tech with the new smart system Performance Line CX that has a longer-range 750 Wh battery and cool features that take your ride to the next level like activity tracking, navigation and Bluetooth connectivity.

Bosch's new smart system gives you all the same power and responsiveness with a new bluetooth-connected led remote and ebike flow app that puts even more control and customisation at your fingertips;the full-colour kiox display shows ride info, connects with your bluetooth enabled devices and has a built-in theft prevention feature;re:aktiv with thru shaft works faster than a normal shock, so it tracks the ground better and keeps you in control;the new frame is extra stout, with a 34.9 mm seat

Key Features & Benefits:

Display:The full-colour Kiox display shows ride info, connects with your Bluetooth® enabled devices and has a built-in theft prevention feature
Hydraulic Disc Brakes: Reliable braking performance to keep you in control, whatever the weather.
RIB:Trek's Removable Integrated Battery (RIB) system looks great and is super user-friendly: it fully hides the battery in the frame for protection, makes it easy remove the battery without tools and lets you mount a water bottle cage

Full Specification:

Frame:NEW OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame, 1.8" lower head tube, Removable Integrated Battery (RIB), Knock Block 2.0, guided internal routing, 34.9 mm seat tube, magnesium rocker link, Motor Armour, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle, 150 mm travel
Fork:RockShox ZEB Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2.1 RC damper, eMTB optimised crown, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 160 mm travel
Rear Shock:RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Thru Shaft shock
Motor:Bosch Performance Line CX, smart system, magnesium motor body, 85 Nm, 25 km/h max assist in UK
Controller:Bosch Kiox with Anti-theft solution, Bosch LED remote, smart system
Battery:Bosch PowerTube 750Wh, smart system
Charger:Bosch standard 4A (230V) BES3 charger
Number of Gears:12
Gear Shifters:Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed
Chainset:E*thirteen E*spec Plus
Chainrings:34T
Rear Cassette:Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12-speed
Chain:Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed
Rear Derailleur:Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 51T max cog
Pedals:VP-536 nylon platform
Wheelset:Bontrager Line Comp 30, G609 alloy, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt
Front Tyre:Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50"
Rear Tyre:Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.50"
Brakes:Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic dis, 203/203
Handlebars:Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 mm width
Grips:Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on
Stem:Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr-compatible, 0-degree, 45 mm length
Saddle:Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138 mm width
Seatpost:Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm
Weight:M - 23.40 kg / 51.59 lb (with TLR sealant, no tubes)

Sizing Chart for Trek Rail Electric Bike

Frame Size	Rider Height (cm)	Rider Height (')	Inseam (cm)	Inseam (")
S	153 - 167	5'0.0" - 5'6.0"	72 - 79	28.3 - 30.7
M	161 - 175	5'3.0" - 5'8.9"	76 - 82	30.3 - 32.7
L	174 - 188	5'8.9" - 6'2"	82 - 88	32.3 - 34.6
XL	186 - 196	6'1.2" - 6'5.6"	87 - 92	34.3 - 36.6

Geometry Information for Trek Rail with Bosch Smart System

Frame size letter	M	M	L	L	XL	XL
Geometry position	Low	High	Low	High	Low	High
Wheel size	29"	29"	29"	29"	29"	29"
A — Seat tube	42	42	45	45	50	50
B — Seat tube angle	70.8°	71.2°	70.8°	71.2°	70.8°	71.2°
Effective seat tube angle	76.7°	77.1°	76.7°	77.1°	76.7°	77.1°
C — Head tube length	11	11	12.5	12.5	14	14
D — Head angle	64.2°	64.6°	64.2°	64.6°	64.2°	64.6°
E — Effective top tube	60.1	60	63.9	63.8	67.3	67.1
F — Bottom bracket height	34.1	34.6	34.1	34.6	34.1	34.6
G — Bottom bracket drop	3.3	2.7	3.3	2.7	3.3	2.7
H — Chainstay length	44.8	44.7	44.8	44.7	44.8	44.7
I — Offset	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.3
J — Trail	13.3	13	13.3	13	13.3	13
K — Wheelbase	123.6	123.6	127.8	127.7	131.4	131.3
L — Standover	76.8	77.3	76.5	77	76.3	76.8
M — Frame reach	45.2	45.6	48.7	49.1	51.7	52.1
N — Frame stack	63.3	62.9	64.6	64.3	66	65.6

Geometry Information for Trek Rail Gen 2

Frame size number	15.5	15.5	17.5	17.5	19.5	19.5	21.5	21.5
Frame size letter	S	S	M	M	L	L	XL	XL
Geometry position	Low	High	Low	High	Low	High	Low	High
Wheel size	29"	29"	29"	29"	29"	29"	29"	29"
A — Seat tube	41	41	42	42	45	45	50	50
B — Seat tube angle	67.6°	68.0°	67.6°	68.0°	67.6°	68.0°	67.6°	68.0°
Effective seat tube angle	75.0°	75.4°	75.0°	75.4°	75.0°	75.4°	75.0°	75.4°
C — Head tube length	10.5	10.5	10.5	10.5	11	11	12	12
D — Head angle	64.5°	64.9°	64.5°	64.9°	64.5°	64.9°	64.5°	64.9°
E — Effective top tube	58.8	58.7	61.3	61.1	63.4	63.3	66.6	66.5
F — Bottom bracket height	33.9	34.4	33.9	34.4	33.9	34.4	33.9	34.4
G — Bottom bracket drop	3.5	2.9	3.5	2.9	3.5	2.9	3.5	2.9
H — Chainstay length	44.8	44.7	44.8	44.7	44.8	44.7	44.8	44.7
I — Offset	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.3
J — Trail	13.1	12.7	13.1	12.7	13.1	12.7	13.1	12.7
K — Wheelbase	119.6	119.5	122.1	122	124.3	124.3	127.8	127.7
L — Standover	74.3	74.8	77.3	77.8	76.2	76.7	77.5	78
M — Frame reach	42	42.5	44.5	45	46.5	47	49.5	49.9
N — Frame stack	62.6	62.3	62.6	62.2	63	62.7	63.9	63.6

Warranty Information for Trek:

Lifetime warranty on Frame sets (frame and rigid fork), main frame and full suspension swing arms for the lifetime of the original owner, and Bontrager wheels with carbon rims.

2-year warranty on Rear suspension linkage components, including bearings, rocker link and accompanying hardware and components, Bontrager wheels with alloy rims, Paint and transfers.

For full warranty policy please visit trekbikes.com

Manufacturers reserve the right to change specifications without notice based on availability at the point of assembly.

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Trek Rail 9.8 XT Gen 3 Electric Full Suspension Mountain Bike 2023 in Red

Trek Rail 9.8 XT Gen 3 Electric Full Suspension Mountain Bike 2023 in Red

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Sizing Chart for Trek Rail Electric Bike

Geometry Information for Trek Rail with Bosch Smart System

Geometry Information for Trek Rail Gen 2

Warranty Information for Trek:

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