Trek presents new E-Enduro

Florentin Vesenbeckh

 · 11.09.2019

Trek presents new E-EnduroPhoto: Ale Di Lullo
Trek presents new E-Enduro
Trek has relied on Bosch motors for its e-mountainbikes right from the start. It is therefore logical that the 2020 E-Enduro Rail also rolls onto the trails with the latest version of the Performance CX motor.

Trek has relied on Bosch motors for its e-mountainbikes right from the start. So it's no surprise that the brand's 2020 range rolls onto the trails with the latest version of the Performance CX motor. There is also the 625 Powertube battery. The highlight of the new e-MTBs is the new Trek Rail model. An E-Enduro based on the successful non-motorised Enduro Slash. The key data is therefore available: 29 inches, 160 millimetres of suspension travel at the front, 150 at the rear, plus an elegant full carbon frame.

  Generation 4 of the Performance CX motor from Bosch: Trek's new drive unit is well ventilated under a slim cover.Photo: Ale Di Lullo Generation 4 of the Performance CX motor from Bosch: Trek's new drive unit is well ventilated under a slim cover.  The cables disappear elegantly into the carbon frame of the Trek Rail.Photo: Ale Di Lullo The cables disappear elegantly into the carbon frame of the Trek Rail.  As usual with Trek, a Knog block is also used on the 2020 Rail. The headset limits the steering angle of the handlebars and is designed to prevent unsightly damage caused by a lever hitting the top tube.Photo: Ale Di Lullo As usual with Trek, a Knog block is also used on the 2020 Rail. The headset limits the steering angle of the handlebars and is designed to prevent unsightly damage caused by a lever hitting the top tube.  The charging socket is located under a cover cap in the bottom bracket area.Photo: Ale Di Lullo The charging socket is located under a cover cap in the bottom bracket area.

The facts about Trek Rail

  • Bosch Performance CX, Gen 4
  • Powertube battery with 625 watt hours
  • Wheel size: 29 inch
  • Suspension travel: 160 / 150 mm
  • Full bean frame (3 models)
  • Also available as an aluminium version
  • 6 models between 4499 and 11999 euros

The Trek Rail features some stylish details. For example, the speed sensor is elegantly integrated into the dropout and the battery is removed to the side, as with the 2019 models. The equipment on all models is designed to meet the requirements of e-MTBs: Four-piston brakes, 12-speed drivetrain with steel cassette, 29-inch tyres in 2.6-inch width.

  Rail! The electrified brother of the Slash enduro bike is the highlight of Trek's 2020 e-MTB range.Photo: Ale Di Lullo Rail! The electrified brother of the Slash enduro bike is the highlight of Trek's 2020 e-MTB range.  29 x 2.6 instead of 27.5 x 2.8: Compared to its predecessor, the Powerfly LT, the Rail has become sportier.Photo: Ale Di Lullo 29 x 2.6 instead of 27.5 x 2.8: Compared to its predecessor, the Powerfly LT, the Rail has become sportier.
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  The geometry can be customised to personal preferences using flipchips on the seat stays.Photo: Ale Di Lullo The geometry can be customised to personal preferences using flipchips on the seat stays.

Florentin Vesenbeckh has been on a mountain bike since he was ten years old. Even on his very first tour, he focussed on single trails - and even after more than 30 years in the saddle of an MTB, these are still the quintessence of biking for him. He spent his youth competing in various bike disciplines and later his cycling career was characterised by years as a riding technique coach. Professionally, the experienced test editor now focusses on e-mountainbikes. In recent years, the qualified sports scientist and trained journalist has tested over 300 bikes and more than 40 different motor systems in the laboratory and in practice.

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