This article is a transcript of the EMTB Videos review. The video can be found further down in the article.
Last year we rode the Trek Rail 9.8 and we were really impressed. It was such a capable bike on the rough descents, and so nimble and fun on the flowy trails. But a carbon bike with great equipment comes at a cost. Yeah, I’m talking about the price. So, we were excited to ride the cheaper Trek Rail 7 this time. Is it as good as the more expensive bike?
Specs
The Rail 7 is an alloy bike that costs €5.499. It is the only model in the line-up running the 12-speed Shimano drivetrain, shifter is SLX and derailleur is XT. It shifts very well, even under load. But it needs to be finely tuned to be smooth, and I adjust the wire tension...
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