Winning qualities: Trek Powerfly 5

No matter whether you're going uphill or downhill. This provides safety first and foremost: on steep steps, in bumpy trail passages and on steep ramps. The Trek takes a lot of work off the rider's shoulders and smooths out many a heartache. On climbs, the front wheel literally sticks to the ground, hardly any other bike climbs so easily. The wide 29er tyres also contribute to this, providing an incredible amount of traction. Downhill, this provides a small increase in comfort and also a lot of grip. The brakes are the limiting factor on downhills and could do with more bite and larger discs, especially on long descents. Weak points? Of course, the length also has a downside. Comfort riders might struggle with the stretched seating position and trail enthusiasts might miss out on some of the playfulness. The front wheel is almost impossible to get airborne on edges.

Conclusion: Strong geometry that works on forest road tours as well as tough trail use. Climbs superbly and gives confidence downhill - test winner!

Reach height 1563 hm
Time / 500 hm 24 min.

Trek Powerfly 5 29"

Price 2999 Euro

Drive
Engine Bosch Performance CX
Maximum torque
¹
75 Nm
Battery¹ / weight² Bosch Powerpack, 500 Wh / 2625 g
Circuit Shimano Deore (10-speed)
Translation (v. / h.) 15; 11-42
Display / Size Bosch Purion / 1.75 inch

Equipment
Fork Rockshox Judy Silver TK
Spring travel 100 mm
Seat post / Ø Bontrager SSR / 31.6 mm
Brake / Disc Ø (front / rear) Shimano M315 / 180/180 mm
Impellers Formula/Bontrager hubs; Bontrager Line Comp 30 rims
Wheel size 29"
Tyres Bontrager XR4 TE (VR), Bontrager XR3 (HR), 29 x 2.4 inch

Measured values²
Sizes / frame material 15,5 / 17,5 / 19,5 / 21.5 / aluminium
Weight 22.61 kg
Centre of gravity height 510 mm
Handlebar width 740 mm
Crank length / Q-factor 170 mm / 190 mm
Reach / Stack 448 mm / 635 mm

Manufacturer information
²
Determined on the test benches in the EMTB test laboratory, weight without pedals.
³
The judgement reflects the subjective impression of the testers and the results of the reach measurement and laboratory tests.
The EMTB judgement is independent of price. EMTB judgements: super (from 350 points), very good (from 315 points), good (from 280 points), satisfactory (from 245 points), with weaknesses (from 210 points), below insufficient.