Trek Rail 5 625 W Gen 2
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The 2022 Trek Rail 5 625 W Gen 2 is a high-quality e-mountain bike that stands out for its robust construction and advanced technology. The frame is made from Alpha Platinum Aluminium and features a removable integrated battery (RIB), a tapered head tube and internal Control Freak cable routing. Other features of the frame include a magnesium derailleur hanger, Motor Armor, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148 and a 12 mm thru-axle. The bike offers 150 mm of suspension travel and has a maximum permissible total weight of 136 kg, with a kerb weight of 23 kg.
The braking system comprises Shimano hydraulic 4-piston disc brakes with MT4100 brake levers and MT420 brake calipers at both the front and rear. The brake discs measure 203 mm and are fitted with a 6-hole disc mount. The gear system consists of a Shimano Deore M6100 shifter and a SunRace CSMZ800 12-speed cassette.
The fork is a RockShox 35 Gold RL with DebonAir spring, Motion Control damping and a lockout function. It features a tapered steerer tube, an oversized crown designed for e-MTBs and offers 160 mm of travel. The pedals are VP-536 nylon platform pedals, whilst the crankset is from e*thirteen and has a crank arm length of 165 mm.
The handlebars are a Bontrager aluminium model with a width of 750 mm and a rise of 15 mm. The grips are Bontrager XR Trail Comp with nylon clamps. The stem is the Bontrager Rhythm Comp, Knock Block, with a length of 50 mm. The tyres are Bontrager XR4 Comp in size 29 x 2.60.
The wheelset consists of Bontrager hubs with sealed bearings and Alex MD35 rims, which are tubeless-compatible. The saddle is a Bontrager Arvada with steel rails and a width of 138 mm. The seatpost is either a TranzX JD-YSP18 or a Bontrager Line Dropper, both with a 100 mm travel.
At the heart of the drivetrain is the Bosch Performance CX motor, supported by a Bosch PowerTube battery with a capacity of 625 Wh. The display is the Bosch Purion, and the charger is a standard Bosch charger with an output of 2 A and an input voltage of 100–240 V.
The Trek Rail 5 625 W Gen 2 is priced at 5,299 EUR and offers a well-thought-out design and high-performance components for demanding mountain bike tours. With its technical specifications and features, it is ideal for riders who value quality and performance.
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Equipment
| Rear brakes | Shimano hydraulic 4-piston disc brake, MT4100 brake lever, MT420 brake caliper // Shimano hydraulic disc brake, MT4100 brake lever, MT420 4-piston brake caliper Shimano RT76, 6-hole disc mount, 203 mm |
| Front brakes | Shimano hydraulic 4-piston disc brake, MT4100 brake lever, MT420 brake caliper // Shimano hydraulic disc brake, MT4100 brake lever, MT420 4-piston brake caliper Shimano RT76, 6-hole disc mount, 203 mm |
| Frame | Alpha Platinum Aluminium, removable integrated battery (RIB), tapered head tube, internal Control Freak cable routing, magnesium shift lever, Motor Armor, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 12 mm thru-axle, 150 mm travel |
| Shift levers | Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed |
| Fork | RockShox 35 Gold RL, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damping, lockout, tapered steerer tube, 44 mm offset, oversized crown for e-MTBs, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth axle, 160 mm travel |
| Crankset | e*thirteen e*spec Plus, 165 mm crank arm length |
| Sprocket | SunRace CSMZ800 11-51, 12 speed |
| Drive | Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed |
| Handlebar | Bontrager, aluminium, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 mm width |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon clamp |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm Comp, Knock Block, 31.8 mm, 0 degrees, 50 mm length |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, steel stays, 138 mm width |
| Seatpost | TranzX JD-YSP18, 100 mm travel, internal cable routing, 31.6 mm, 361 mm length // Bontrager Line Dropper, 100 mm travel, internal cable routing, 31.6 mm, 345 mm length |
| Seat clamp | Bolt-on, 36.4 mm |
| Wheelset | Bontrager hubs with sealed bearings, Alex MD35 rims Alex MD35, tubeless-compatible, 32-hole, 35 mm inner width, Presta valve Bontrager, sealed bearings, aluminium axle, 6-hole disc mount, Boost110, 15 mm thru-axle Bontrager, aluminium |
| Tires | Bontrager XR4 Comp, 29 x 2.60 |
| Pedals | VP-536, nylon platform |
| Motor manufacturer / model | Bosch Performance CX |
| Display | Bosch Purion |
| Battery | Bosch PowerTube 625 Wh |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | 625 |
| Charger | Bosch standard charger, 2 A, 100–240 V |