Trek Rail 7 Gen 2

The "Rail 7 Gen 2" model from Trek, released in 2022, is a high-quality e-mountain bike that stands out for its well-thought-out features and robust construction. The price for this model is 6,299 EUR. The 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 all contribute to the bike’s stability and durability. The model offers 150 mm of suspension travel and is equipped with Mino Link geometry adjustment and an ABP (Active Braking Pivot). The Boost148 12 mm thru-axle provides additional stiffness.

The Rail 7 Gen 2 has a maximum rider weight of 136 kg, whilst its kerb weight is 24 kg. For the brakes, Trek has opted for Shimano’s hydraulic 4-piston disc brakes at both the front and rear, with M6100 brake levers and M6120 brake calipers. The brake discs are Shimano RT76 models with a 6-hole mounting pattern and a diameter of 203 mm.

The gear system is controlled by a Shimano SLX M7100 shifter and offers 12 gears. The fork is a RockShox Domain RC with DebonAir suspension, Motion Control damping and a lockout function. It features a tapered steerer tube, a 44 mm offset and is specifically designed for e-MTBs with an oversized crown. The travel here is 160 mm.

The bike is fitted with VP-536 nylon platform pedals. The crankset is from ethirteen espec Plus with a crank arm length of 165 mm. The cassette is a Shimano Deore M6100 with a range of 10–51 teeth and is also 12-speed. The handlebars are Bontrager Rhythm Comp aluminium bars with a diameter of 31.8 mm, a rise of 15 mm and a width of 780 mm. The grips are Bontrager XR Trail Comp with nylon clamps. The stem is also a Bontrager Rhythm Comp with Knock Block, a diameter of 31.8 mm, a 0-degree angle and a length of 50 mm.

The tyres are Bontrager XR5 Team Issue in size 29 x 2.50, fitted to Bontrager Line Comp 30 rims, which are tubeless-ready and feature a 6-hole disc mount. The saddle is a Bontrager Arvada with steel rails and a width of 138 mm. The seatpost is a TranzX JD-YSP18 with a 150 mm stroke and internal cable routing.

The Rail 7 Gen 2’s motor is a Bosch Performance CX with a magnesium motor housing, an output of 250 watts and a torque of 85 Nm. Assistance is provided up to a maximum speed of 25 km/h. The battery is a Bosch PowerTube 625 with a capacity of 625 Wh. The display is a Bosch Purion.

The packaging dimensions are 23 mm wide, 118 mm high and 201 mm long. Further technical specifications include a reach of 50 mm, a stack of 64 mm, a seat tube length of 50 mm, a top tube length of 67 mm, a head tube angle of 64 degrees, a seat tube angle of 68 degrees, a head tube length of 12 mm, a chainstay length of 45 mm, a standover height of 78 mm and a wheelbase of 128 mm.