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The lowly Rail 5 gets the job done

The Rails look 'dated' these days and I think locking and removing the battery seems out of place on the trails. But there are many of us who need to remove the battery on a regular basis . . .

Here is a Zeb 170 from a Slash when I installed it on my Rail 5 - yes it works, but I hate the look :p

CSU is crown steerer unit -the upper part of a fork, that on Trek Rail is oversized to match the oversized head tube. A normal fork (without the oversized csu) looks weird, even weak compared to stock.

I think you said you work at a Trek shop, so I have a question - are CSUs' available for fork upgrades? Fox, SRAM maybe? (looks are important, but I bet it is stronger too?)

I think too steep seat angle can diminish pedaling/comfort. Try shifting weight forward or better yet, drop saddle and sit on 'whale tail' part of saddle for the tech climbs - yes counter intuitive I know.

Resting in Colonia San Rafael

Another big factor is the ergonomics of the various controllers offered - simple Purion Rail 5 handlebar mount, Kiox sticking out of top tube on Rail 9.7 or 'Star Wars' style controller on Rail 7 . . . everybody gets to make their own decision on which one is the best (or least irritating etc)...

I figure I paid half price retail with installation by suspension shop - and my Rail 5 was instantly transformed from a RAV4 to a TRD Tacoma truck (!!!!!!!!!) using a Toyota analogy.

I bought a used 170 Zeb and 165 Ohlins coil for my 23 Rail 5. (from a Slash with a broken carbon frame in fact) Buttery smooth and just a tad slow steering, but I soon adjusted. :cool:

There was a running change to a cheaper spec late 2021 - I snagged an early full carbon 9.7 (w/NX, Yari, Deore 4-pot brakes) Because of Covid bike shortages, I was happy to get the bike - and pay $7,500 USD at the time, ouch.

I would choose the simple and rugged Rail 7 - just like the rental companies choose . . . https://smileybikerentals.com/product/tully-trek-rail-7-size-large-for-riders-57-61/ PS: That particular Rail 9.7 has alloy rear triangle and is NOT the latest "Bosch Smart system" by the way.

Shock looks dirty that is all. Do you have 100+ hours on the bike yet? If so, SRAM says to get the shock serviced etc.

What size, model, color? How many miles on ODO? I ask because I know someone in MN who would buy it at 50%.

Best to take it in to a Trek dealer who can run the Bosch diagnostics and update the software etc. Big Trek dealer like Freewheel in the Cities has the expertise etc.

On my Rail, when I needed pads, I bought Galfer pads, worked great - and soon after 2.0mm thick rotors.

Powerfly! (Remember how Powerfly turned into Rail back in the day?)