Rail (750Wh) Gen4 incoming for the wife.

[Weeksy]

Looks like this is coming in this week for the wife. A mate has a Rail, well, actually a few mates have Rails. With it being the Bosch it was really the only choice for us to get as i like the serviceability of the motor and reliability. It was owned by a mate who hasn't put many miles on it, still under warranty so should be golden for her.
I expect i'll get to use it as well, but it's primary goal is to get the wife out riding which she's never really been into. But as we'll be living in the MTB capital of the south, it makes a lot of sense

 

[nickf]

I have a 2022 Rail with the gen 4 motor and probably like a lot of people here I keep getting the urge to "upgrade" to one of the many amazing newer bikes/motors that keep tickling my fancy. I've even test ridden a few. But in the end this old Rail is just such a damn good bike that I keep sticking with it! I'm sure you will both enjoy yours. Happy riding!

 

[Weeksy]

I have a 2022 Rail with the gen 4 motor and probably like a lot of people here I keep getting the urge to "upgrade" to one of the many amazing newer bikes/motors that keep tickling my fancy. I've even test ridden a few. But in the end this old Rail is just such a damn good bike that I keep sticking with it! I'm sure you will both enjoy yours. Happy riding!

I rode my mates at FoD last week for a lap top to bottom, i only put in tour and it honestly was bonkers how fast it went up there, literally nuts !!!! I don't really get the 'more' power.
But that probably explains why i don't plan on using this Rail much or at all if i can help it, i'm still of the belief that human power is the best, despite the effort it takes at times.

 

[nickf]

But that probably explains why i don't plan on using this Rail much or at all if i can help it, i'm still of the belief that human power is the best, despite the effort it takes at times.

You will come to see the light...!

 

[RustyMTB]

It's a Trek, it will be a great bike. Just be ready to change the hub & headset, sneaky buggers hide their penny pinching where you can't see it.

 

[Weeksy]

It's a Trek, it will be a great bike. Just be ready to change the hub & headset, sneaky buggers hide their penny pinching where you can't see it.

We've got multiple Treks so know them well.
Gen5 Fuel ex9.8
Gen 6 Fuel ex8
Session X01
They're our 3 main bikes. I think they all share the same headset bearings, my Gen5 has knock-block the others done.
Hubs, we're all on 108 Bontys but we have some Hunt Enduro Wides as well.

 

[RustyMTB]

That was a bit tongue in cheek but I looked after a mate's Powerfly for a while which burnt through four free hubs in twelve months. Bottom of the range bike but in the end, he protested to Trek & in fairness, they gave him an upgraded wheel.

 

[nickf]

That was a bit tongue in cheek but I looked after a mate's Powerfly for a while which burnt through four free hubs in twelve months. Bottom of the range bike but in the end, he protested to Trek & in fairness, they gave him an upgraded wheel.

That is pretty generous after-sales service from Trek IMO!

 

[irie]

I have a 2022 Rail with the gen 4 motor and probably like a lot of people here I keep getting the urge to "upgrade" to one of the many amazing newer bikes/motors that keep tickling my fancy. I've even test ridden a few. But in the end this old Rail is just such a damn good bike that I keep sticking with it! I'm sure you will both enjoy yours. Happy riding!

Also can't see any reason to change our 2022 alloy Rails. To be fair of the original bikes there's only the frame, motor, and 500Wh battery left so with the nice parts on them there's even less point in changing them.