Trek Rail 5 625Wh Gen 3

The 2023 Trek Rail 5 625Wh Gen 3 is a robust and powerful e-mountain bike designed for challenging trails and long rides. Priced at 5,499 EUR, this model offers a wide range of high-quality components and technical features.

The Rail 5’s frame is made from Alpha Platinum Aluminium and features a removable integrated battery (RIB). The tapered head tube, internal Control Freak cable routing, magnesium shift lever and Motor Armor ensure high stability and protection. The frame is also equipped with Mino Link, ABP, Boost148 and a 12 mm thru-axle, and offers 150 mm of suspension travel.

The maximum permissible weight is 136 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs in at 24 kg. The Tektro HD-M745 hydraulic 4-piston disc brakes on the front and rear wheels, with 203 mm rotors, ensure reliable braking performance.

The bike is fitted with a Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed shifter, which, in combination with the SunRace CSMZ800 11-51 cassette, enables precise and efficient gear changes. The RockShox 35 Gold RL fork, featuring DebonAir suspension, Motion Control damping and 160 mm of travel, offers excellent suspension and control on uneven terrain.

The bike is fitted with VP-536 nylon platform pedals, an ethirteen espec Plus crankset with 165 mm crank arms and a Bontrager aluminium handlebar. The Bontrager XR Trail Comp grips and the Bontrager Rhythm Comp stem provide additional comfort and control.

The Bontrager XR4 Comp tyres, sized 29 x 2.60, offer excellent grip and stability, whilst the Alex MD35 wheelset is tubeless-ready and ensures high load-bearing capacity. The Bontrager Arvada saddle with steel rails and the TranzX JD-YSP18 seatpost with 130 mm travel provide extra comfort on long rides.

The Trek Rail 5 is powered by a Bosch Performance Line CX motor with Smart System and a magnesium motor housing, delivering 85 Nm of torque. The Bosch PowerTube battery, with a capacity of 625 Wh, ensures a long range, whilst the Bosch standard charger ensures efficient recharging.

The bike’s geometry features a head tube angle of 65 degrees, a seat tube angle of 68 degrees, a seat tube length of 45 mm and a top tube length of 63 mm. The reach is 47 mm, the stack 63 mm, the head tube length 11 mm, the chainstay length 45 mm and the standover height 77 mm. The wheelbase measures 124 mm in total.

In summary, the Trek Rail 5 625Wh Gen 3 is a versatile e-mountain bike which, thanks to its high-quality components, robust construction and powerful drive unit, is ideally suited to challenging trails and long rides.