Recent content by markloch

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    Rail (625Wh) chainring replacement

    Thanks, I hadn’t thought about the wear on jockey wheels, but now thinking I might as well replace those while I’m at it, and the chainring. The motor is about 11 months old, so I’ll leave it be. (There was a tiny amount of play in the crank, as if bottom bracket bearings were worn. I...
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    Rail (625Wh) chainring replacement

    2021 Rail, replacing cassette and chain soon, wondering about chainring (about 3700 miles and I let this last chain really stretch since I knew I was going to replace the cassette. Anyone move to 36t and if so what chainring?
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    Rail (625Wh) Came Creek Hellbender 70 headset kit BAA1188 correct for ‘21 Rail?

    New fork, new headset. Just want to be sure I’m ordering the correct kit for my ‘21 Rail IS41/28.6/H9 IS52/40 - BAA1188
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    Rail (750Wh) Rail with System Controller won’t power on (was very wet)

    I've always hose-washed my bike, but with no pressure/spray, I just let water roll over. It's a shame they don't ruggedize emts motors.
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    Rail (625Wh) Tail light for Rail?

    PDW replaced it.
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    Rail (625Wh) Tail light for Rail?

    I’ve been using PDW Kepler tail light. First one started acting up - one led went bad - and PDW replaced it. Now the second one suddenly went from bright to barely working. I’ll contact them and see what they say, but if they don’t replace it I’ll be loo looking for something else … any...
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    Other Carbon Battery Cover TREK Rail 2020

    Trek’s site has a variety of color-matched covers for $119
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    Other Carbon Battery Cover TREK Rail 2020

    I was able to order a cover that matched my ‘21 Rail 5 (matte olive/green) from local trek store.
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    Rail (625Wh) Considering a new Rail 7, Gen 2, Medium, Dark gray.

    Hmmm, local Trek store has been generous and proactive but never offered this up, maybe because I stopped having battery disconnect problems once I did a hack recommended by a roving bike mechanic (goes from Trek store to Trek store).
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    Rail (625Wh) Considering a new Rail 7, Gen 2, Medium, Dark gray.

    ‘21 Rail 5 here. 5 & 7 are good platforms for upgrades. I’m fine with the aluminum frame, no interest in a carbon Rail. Over time I built some sturdy wheels (wtb htz i35 rims white industries xdr hubs), upgraded brakes/rotors (Magura MT5/MDR-P) and upgraded from NX to GX cassette...
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    Rail (750Wh) '22 Rail 7 Gen - Rear wheel suggestions?

    I built a set of wheels with White Industries XMR hubs and WTB HTZ i35 rims for my Rail 5. Solid setup.
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    Rail (625Wh) Rail 9.7 small bump compliance

    MegNeg upgrade perhaps?
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    Rail (625Wh) Trek RIB Battery Alignment Procedure - Updated

    I had this problem with my '21 Rail 5, ended up flipping it over, pulling engine cover, loosening lower battery bracket, then pressing the lower bracket with a rod (like a long hex wrench) against the battery (and into the upper bracket) while re-tightening the lower bracket. If you press it...
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    TSDZ2 for this (currently) rigid 29'er I built?

    After a few upgrades to my Trek Rail (built wheels, new brakes/rotors, dropper) I was more or less a frame short of another bike, and picked up on sale Sonder Frontier frameset, NX groupset to build out a relatively light (29lb) urban/light trail bike. Once I upgrade the fork on my Trek...
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