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  1. backcountry00

    Who’s kept their acoustic bike and why?

    Ok, so I’m relatively new to ebikes but not MTB in general, have been riding for 10 years plus. Up until I bought my Trek Rail a month or so back, I’d be riding a Santa Cruz Hightower LT. Amazing bike, can’t fault it. However, I’m not sure how much use it’s going to get as I’d much rather take...
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    Ebike eating chains

    I have a 2020 Trek Rail 9.8 XT, great bike but Its now destroyed 2 chains in less than 150 miles. Gears shift nicely so don’t think there is an alignment issue. First chain snapped when I applied too much power whilst changing gear in higher torque mode, LBS replaced original Shimano chain with...
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    Trek Dealers in the South East?

    Any Trek owners based in the South East? I’m looking for a Trek dealer that I can use for servicing, as well as getting the most recent Bosch update for the motor. I’m based in Bromley, Kent / SE London. My local authorised Trek dealers are quite limited on ebike knowledge so need to find...
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    Rail 9.8 Dropper Issues

    Hi all First ride out today on my new Rail 9.8 XT. So pleased I chose this bike, it’s exceptional. Only problem was the dropper failing halfway through the morning. I carried on with the seat all the way down, not ideal on the hills but it didn’t ruin the ride! The cable has detached from the...
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    First post, war and peace!

    Hi all. Great to be part of the group. First post here. I did it. I took the plunge and went analogue to digital. My Trek Rail 9.8 XT is arriving tomorrow and I can’t wait. I started riding MTB 15 years ago, but an accident resulting in a separated shoulder put a kybosh on my riding for 10...
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