Overview

It's right for you if...

You're looking for a long-travel e-MTB that gives you a serious power boost without holding you back from hitting the techy terrain and big drops you love. You want to spend your cash on a carbon frame and worry about upgrading components later.

The tech you get

An OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with a 750 Wh Removable Integrated Battery, a super-responsive 160 mm RockShox 35 Gold RL fork with DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper and lockouts, a 150 mm RockShox Deluxe+ Select shock, the latest from Bosch with smart system Performance Line CX capable of speeds up to 20 mph (25 km/h in Europe), including a Bluetooth® LED remote for easy connectivity and activity tracking through the eBike Flow app. A Shimano Deore 12-speed drivetrain with an extra-low 52-tooth climbing gear.

The final word

The Rail 9.5 is the go-to if you want a carbon ride, and are happy to upgrade the part as you go. It keeps the price down with a Shimano Deore drivetrain, but upgrades things that matter most, like a frame with longer reach and extra stability. If you're looking for an e-MTB built to rip and upgrade over time, look no further.

Why you'll love it

  1. The Carbon Rail Gen 4 has the same enduro-inspired geometry and huge battery as the previous generation, but now it has a pocket in the top tube that makes Gen 4 compatible with Bosch’s integrated System Controller and Mini Remote
  2. Trek's Removable Integrated Battery (RIB) system looks great and is super user-friendly: it fully hides the battery in the frame for protection, makes it easy to remove the battery without tools and lets you mount a water bottle cage
  3. Bosch's smart system gives you all the same power and responsiveness with a Bluetooth-connected LED remote and eBike Flow app that puts even more control and customisation at your fingertips
  4. The controller has Walk Assist and an intelligent e-MTB mode that automatically delivers the right amount of power based on your terrain
  5. The frame is extra-stout with a 34.9 mm seat tube to accommodate more robust dropper posts, and an oversized head tube that works with burly e-MTB optimised forks for less flex and more precise steering

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