2019 vs 2020 Powerfly 7

[Deadeye]

I test rode a 2019 Powerfly today. I did like the EMTB mode. However did not like the super low gearing of the front chain ring. I prefer the overall smoothness of a Turbo Levo Comp I tested but wondering how much better the 2020 Powerfly is since they increased size of the front chain ring. Anyone ridden both?

 

[dochabanero]

I test rode a 2019 Powerfly today. I did like the EMTB mode. However did not like the super low gearing of the front chain ring. I prefer the overall smoothness of a Turbo Levo Comp I tested but wondering how much better the 2020 Powerfly is since they increased size of the front chain ring. Anyone ridden both?

In my opinion a better comparison would be the new Rail and the Levo. I had the Levo on my shortlist. Geo was fairly similar, but components for the price was not to the Levos advantage.

The Rail has a 34T front chain ring ring you could swap if you’d like.

Besides that you get the new Bosch gen4 motor.

 

[Deadeye]

Thanks, I had not seen the Rail yet. Looks like a solid choice.

 

[preedy62]

I've bought a 2020 Powerfly 7 and have been riding the Gen3 motor on a CUBE Reaction The new motor is better as the transition at 16 mph is far less noticeable. The battery is also increased from 500 to 625 Wh so longer rides and the new 12 speed gives a better range of gears as I was always hitting the max speed at about 28mph due to spinning out. Not yet used the big gear 51t. I'm enjoying the streamlined look with the integrated battery. I don't know about the Levo so can't give an opinion.
I'm certain you'll enjoy either.

Keep pedalling!

 

[ggx]

Doesn´t the 2020 Powerfly still cames with the older CX motor ?

 

[preedy62]

Doesn´t the 2020 Powerfly still cames with the older CX motor ?

No it has the new motor and the 625 battery

 

[ggx]

No it has the new motor and the 625 battery

Acording to my info and site this is not the GEN4 .
Powerfly FS9

 

[Beekeeper]

It seems to me that some Powerfly 2020 models (both hardtail and FS) use old Gen 2 motor, while some use the Gen 4. I’ve found this rather confusing but perhaps Trek have a huge stock of older motors they need to somehow sell.

All Trek “Rail” bikes 2020 use the new Gen 4

 

[preedy62]

Acording to my info and site this is not the GEN4 .
Powerfly FS9

The confusion it that my Powerfly is a 7 and not the FS9??

 

[ggx]

The confusion it that my Powerfly is a 7 and not the FS9??

So FS have the previous version and the rigid frame have GEN4 motor (or at least some versions) !

 

[Beekeeper]

So FS have the previous version and the rigid frame have GEN4 motor (or at least some versions) !

Yep I’ve seen some models of Trek hardtail 2020 and Trek FS with the Gen 2 motor.
Very odd indeed.

 

[ebikerlancs]

I've bought a 2020 Powerfly 7 and have been riding the Gen3 motor on a CUBE Reaction The new motor is better as the transition at 16 mph is far less noticeable. The battery is also increased from 500 to 625 Wh so longer rides and the new 12 speed gives a better range of gears as I was always hitting the max speed at about 28mph due to spinning out. Not yet used the big gear 51t. I'm enjoying the streamlined look with the integrated battery. I don't know about the Levo so can't give an opinion.
I'm certain you'll enjoy either.

Keep pedalling!

Have you tuned the bike to remove the limiter or are you pedalling manually to hit 28mph?

If tuned, would you mind sharing what solution you used as there is a lot of info out there implying these 2020 Bosch models aren't tunable due to anti tuning software.

 

[preedy62]

It was pedalling manually ?I’ve no idea if you can chip the Gen 4 motor.

 

[Forever Wild]

Yep I’ve seen some models of Trek hardtail 2020 and Trek FS with the Gen 2 motor.
Very odd indeed.

I have a 2020 Powerfly LT 9.7. How do I tell which gen motor I have?

 

[Beekeeper]

I have a 2020 Powerfly LT 9.7. How do I tell which gen motor I have?

large chainring on front will be Gen 4
Small ‘Hidden’ 15t chainring on front will be the Gen 2

 

[Forever Wild]

large chainring on front will be Gen 4
Small ‘Hidden’ 15t chainring on front will be the Gen 2

I have a gen 2 on my 2020 Powerfly LT 9.7

 

[Shane(NZ)]

I test rode a 2019 Powerfly today. I did like the EMTB mode. However did not like the super low gearing of the front chain ring. I prefer the overall smoothness of a Turbo Levo Comp I tested but wondering how much better the 2020 Powerfly is since they increased size of the front chain ring. Anyone ridden both?

The 19 powerfly is not that low geared,it has a small chain ring with steep up gear set(small 15t chainring turns 2.5 times to one of the crank so same as a 37t) I have a LT9 and would prefer to have lower gearing than standard.
I think the 2021 powerflys have the new gen 4 motor not the 2020 one's, could be wrong though.