Bermo EMTB
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That display is really good , the issue I have is the new colour schemes, doesn’t do it for me I’m afraid 
Other 2025 Rail Gen5 bikes
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Hi mate, if you don’t mind me asking what lbs fitted the display, id like too ask them what kit and length cables id need, cheers kevin
Adyzakydany
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Hey it was through Blazing Bikes.
Thanks mate
JP-NZ
E*POWAH Elite World Champion
To be honest this is not a "new problem" on gen 5 Rail's. The previous Gen 4 with 750wh batteries had the same jump in sizes.To be fair Sliding the seat back can put you too far back for climbing and a longer stem slows the steering down so for me thats a compromise because the frames the wrong size
Theres no doubt they have dropped the ball with the massive jump between M and L on the new models
so it will be the last trek rail i buy for a long time .
JP-NZ
E*POWAH Elite World Champion
FYI its a Purion 400 display should be around 130 Euro
Got a new Rail + 9.8 AXS Gen 5 being built in the shop now. I may have missed it in the forums but is Trek planning on coming out with a new top tube mounted display to replace the current Bosch one? Blanking plate cutout below the controller would certainly suggest that.
The whole industry is rolling out new bikes with that blank plate.
Bosch will most likely come up with a new screen and most of the bikes will already be compatible with it.
Will be interesting to see how much that ends up costing...I'd say most people buying a "Gen 5" bike would be hoping to upgrade to the new rumoured screen when it comes out...but it would have to depend on price, surely?
Edit: from the below link:
"What I remember is that when the door is opened the top of the cover moves back a little to hold the cover open. Then when closing the door holding the bottom gently pull it out and a little sideways and it drops closed. That's what ours do on both our 2022 Trek Rail 5's."
Other - Where are the 2025 Trek Rail+ Gen 5 reviews?
I’ve trawled the internet and can only find product release reviews. It looks great, on paper, for me and I loved my old Rail. I’m on a full 29er Crafty at the moment, which is a brilliant bike, but I want mullet at 173cm / 5’8”. The £5k base alloy version looks perfect for upgrading at home...
www.emtbforums.com
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I see all the review embargoes must have expired, as there's lots of videos and write-ups on the new Rail+ popping up all over the place.
Hi mate, what size bike did you get and how tall are you, if you don’t mind me asking? Kevin
Adyzakydany
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5ft6 hobbit riding a M
First ride today on the Rail + 9.8 GX AXS. Have ridden many older generation Rails and this Bosch Gen 5 motor is the real deal! Smoother power transition and little to no noise. Bike handles exceptionally well even in the Pacific Northwest's winter slop. Was pleasantly surprised by the Bontrager Brevard SE tires but I'm keen to try the new Schwalbe radials, which will be on next week.
That is the exact bike and color I wanted. NICE! Did you end up paying full retail?
I've done business with a local bike shop for 40 years and I'm lucky to get a sizable discount when I buy bikes
mctubster
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Anyone received one of these with what looks like white paint overspray / speckles on the frame?
In all the press releases, the speckled paint on the lower part of the frame is "the design".
Looks like a mistake, to me.
Edit: captured directly from their site -
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mctubster
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Yeah we just spoke to Trek ... part of the design, like buying ripped jeans! The speckles are proud of the existing paint too, so cheaply done. Bizzare in my opinion. Not my bike, but it will get covered in mud soon enough so shrug
JP-NZ
E*POWAH Elite World Champion
“Plauged” is a bit far fetched. It’s only an issue if your LBS couldn’t setup the RIB correctly.
Never had a battery disconnect in 30 months and 3,500km of riding on my Rail.
Me neither in 3+ years riding 4,000+ miles riding my January 2022 Rail.
If I was inclined to be ungenerous I would suggest that you're talking out of your arse @Dude but since I'm not I won't.
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I've had more Rails over the years than I can count, and not ONE battery issue. My Gen 5 seems fine as well, after 1 ride
So what are:
"the battery disconnect issues that have plagued older gens."?
Do you have any links?
And out of interest, what is your bike?
skismith
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Boot. Other. Foot springs to mind. Think back to your Amflow posts. Don’t like it when other people criticise your pride and joy but happy to dish it out!
A dude dishing out falsehoods? Who'd have thunkit eh?
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scooby82r
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I've now had mine a couple of weeks and first repoirts are its great.
Ive come from a Yeti SB160E and previously a Rail Gen4.
The motor is solid and does what you expect (still a little noisey on the downs)
I've never really gel'd with Mixed Wheels before but this feels more like a 29er and does not feel like its slowing you down.
Anything you want to know please just ask
Ive come from a Yeti SB160E and previously a Rail Gen4.
The motor is solid and does what you expect (still a little noisey on the downs)
I've never really gel'd with Mixed Wheels before but this feels more like a 29er and does not feel like its slowing you down.
Anything you want to know please just ask