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  1. themonkster

    Part number help - Trek Rail

    Hello all, Bikes been in the garage for a few weeks. Got it out to give it a clean and noticed the lower bolt on the rear suspension sticking out. Not used it since BPW where it took a battering. I hammered the bolt back through then noticed a D Shaped plate which I assume has a thread is...
  2. themonkster

    Chain and Cassette Advice Please

    Trek Rail 5 I noticed the other day that shifting was a bit suspect in a couple of the middle gears. Nothing insane just a niggle now and again. Upon inspection this morning I noticed a bent tooth on one of the cogs. I checked my chain wear while I was there and it's above .75. This is an NX...
  3. themonkster

    Derailleur Hanger for Rail 5

    Would anyone know where I could source a derailleur hanger for my Trek Rail 5. It's to carry as a spare. I can't get hold of my LBS due to Covid. Thanks
  4. themonkster

    Fork and shock upgrade in the future

    I own the Trail 5 at the moment with the 160mm Rock Shox 35 - 44 Offset RockShox Deluxe Select+, 230x57.5 mm What would be a good upgrade for both of these. Not Fox Factory sort of money. Fox or Rockshox. Would the offset of the front fork have to be the same so it doesn't affect the head...
  5. themonkster

    Trek Rail 5 - Landed Today - 1st day thoughts and impressions.

    I originally was down for the Rail 7. My LBS couldn't get it until March. I opted for the lower spec Rail 5 as I was itching to get out. To be honest the Matt black and olive is a great combo. Before picking it up I had the brakes changed to the Shimano MT501/520 as I didn't like the look and...
  6. themonkster

    Decisions Decisions Decisions Which Bike ???

    Hello there. Time for me to switch to the world of E Biking. I'm torn between theses bikes. Trek Rail 5 - Love the colour even though it's the lower spec. Trek Rail 7 - 1K more than the 5 but bigger battery and better spec. Whyte E150S - Awesome looking bike but the battery looks a...
  7. themonkster

    Hello from Manchester...

    Not an EBike owner yet. Waiting for all the 2020 releases to settle then I'm on the hunt. Leaning towards the Trek Rails. Any other suggestions and help would be great.
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