Trek Rail 5 625Wh Gen 3

The 2024 Trek Rail 5 625Wh Gen 3 is a high-performance e-mountain bike that stands out thanks to its high-quality components and well-thought-out design. The frame is made from Alpha Platinum Aluminium with a curved top tube and a removable integrated battery (RIB). Thanks to the tapered head tube, the internal Control Freak cable routing and the magnesium derailleur hanger, the bike offers a robust yet lightweight construction. The frame also features Motor Armor, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148 and a 12 mm thru-axle, which provide additional stability. With 150 mm of travel, the bike offers excellent suspension performance.

The Rail 5 has a maximum load capacity of 136 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 24 kg. Braking performance is provided by Tektro HD-M745 hydraulic 4-piston disc brakes on both wheels, with 203 mm rotors. The RockShox 35 Gold RL fork, featuring DebonAir spring and Motion Control damping, offers 160 mm of travel and is specifically designed for e-MTBs.

The bike is fitted with a Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed drivetrain, including shift levers and a cassette (SunRace CSMZ800 11-51, 12-speed). The crankset is from ethirteen espec Plus with a crank arm length of 165 mm. The pedals are VP-536 nylon platform pedals.

The handlebars are a Bontrager aluminium model with a width of 750 mm and a rise of 15 mm, complemented by Bontrager XR Trail Comp grips. The stem is a Bontrager Rhythm Comp with Knock Block, a length of 50 mm and an angle of 0 degrees.

The tyres are Bontrager XR4 Comp with a wire bead and a size of 29 x 2.60, fitted to Bontrager Line TLR 30 wheelsets, which are tubeless-ready. The saddle is a Bontrager Arvada with steel rails and a width of 138 mm, fitted to a TranzX JD-YSP18 seatpost with 100 mm of travel.

The drive system is powered by a Bosch Performance Line CX motor with Smart System and a magnesium motor housing, delivering 85 Nm of torque. The battery is a Bosch PowerTube with a capacity of 625 Wh, also part of the Smart System. The charger is a standard Bosch charger with an output of 2 A and a voltage of 230 V.

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 42 mm, a stack of 62 mm, a seat tube length of 41 mm and a top tube length of 59 mm. The head tube angle is 65 degrees, and the seat tube angle is 68 degrees. Other dimensions include a head tube length of 10 mm, a chainstay length of 45 mm, a standover height of 75 mm and a wheelbase of 120 mm.

The Trek Rail 5 625Wh Gen 3 is priced at 5,499 EUR and is an excellent choice for ambitious e-mountain bikers who value quality and performance.