Just got my 2021 trek rail (UK Dartmoor)

[Philly G]

Cheers Philly G, I think the XL will be the one. I have a short torso hence the bloody long arms and legs. I can always tinker with my setup to move things around and make it work. Thanks for the advice.

Woody12, hope it works out for you! Let's know how you get on when you get the bike! Don't know whether you're going to want to fit a longer dropper post, but I can confirm the 185mm Bike Yoke fits in fully slammed, just fitted it today. Big step up from the measly 130mm post it came with

 

[Ivan]

Hi Gasdoc, I am looking at this exact same bike here in Australia. Due to stock issues etc you pretty much have to grab a bike and hope it works. I am 6”2 and have long arms and legs so was wondering what height you are? I’m leaning towards the XL which is fortunate as a rail 9 is the only one they have arriving in that size. How has the bike been going? And did you notice any difference between the carbon and alloy frame? Assuming you got to ride both. Cheers and sorry for the 1000 questions.

Hi Woody,

How much is it selling for here in Aus? I can't see the new models on the Trek website yet.

Cheers,

Ivan.

 

[bluewater87]

Hi Gasdoc, I am looking at this exact same bike here in Australia. Due to stock issues etc you pretty much have to grab a bike and hope it works. I am 6”2 and have long arms and legs so was wondering what height you are? I’m leaning towards the XL which is fortunate as a rail 9 is the only one they have arriving in that size. How has the bike been going? And did you notice any difference between the carbon and alloy frame? Assuming you got to ride both. Cheers and sorry for the 1000 questions.

I’m 6’2” as well with about a zero ape index.
I tested out a large rail 7 and it felt too small for me. Seated and standing.
The 465 reach is very small for a large these days. I haven’t tried an xl, but I ended up ordering a 2021 rail 9.7 XL. The XL reach is 495 which. My enduro and dh bike’s are 488/490 reach so I should be ok there with a short 35mm stem. The 500mm seat tube is longer than id like though.

 

[Woody12]

Hi Woody,

How much is it selling for here in Aus? I can't see the new models on the Trek website yet.

Cheers,

Ivan.

Hi Ivan, I was told $10k for a 2021 rail 9 by my lbs. I’m close to throwing down the deposit but before I do I will ask about the 9.8 carbon with XT spec, if it’s available here in Aus and the price etc. He had to look up availability and specs, I’m guessing on his dealer portal, not sure why Trek hasn’t updated their site considering there is not much stock left of anything else. You’d think it would make sense from a marketing perspective to allow buyers to browse the available range.

 

[Woody12]

Woody12, hope it works out for you! Let's know how you get on when you get the bike! Don't know whether you're going to want to fit a longer dropper post, but I can confirm the 185mm Bike Yoke fits in fully slammed, just fitted it today. Big step up from the measly 130mm post it came with

Cheers Philly G, I will definitely be looking at that mod if I go ahead with the Rail.

 

[Woody12]

I’m 6’2” as well with about a zero ape index.
I tested out a large rail 7 and it felt too small for me. Seated and standing.
The 465 reach is very small for a large these days. I haven’t tried an xl, but I ended up ordering a 2021 rail 9.7 XL. The XL reach is 495 which. My enduro and dh bike’s are 488/490 reach so I should be ok there with a short 35mm stem. The 500mm seat tube is longer than id like though.

Thanks bluewater87, just what I needed to hear! It’s a little stressful ordering here and not being able to even sit on a bike let alone ride it. You don’t want to piss off the shops but you also need to make the right choice and it’s hard when they never have a bike to try or even sit on.

 

[Ivan]

Hi Ivan, I was told $10k for a 2021 rail 9 by my lbs. I’m close to throwing down the deposit but before I do I will ask about the 9.8 carbon with XT spec, if it’s available here in Aus and the price etc. He had to look up availability and specs, I’m guessing on his dealer portal, not sure why Trek hasn’t updated their site considering there is not much stock left of anything else. You’d think it would make sense from a marketing perspective to allow buyers to browse the available range.

Thank Woody.

I think you still get a 10% or 15% discount on trek bikes if you have BUPA health insurance. Thought i'd mention it in case your a member.

 

[Woody12]

Thank Woody.

I think you still get a 10% or 15% discount on trek bikes if you have BUPA health insurance. Thought i'd mention it in case your a member.

I didn’t know that, maybe I can get something back from paying all these premiums! Cheers Ivan

 

[Redders473]

Took a nicer picture View attachment 35747

What size dropper comes with mate. Mine comes mid august and it's XL

 

[j3ayy]

Just put the deposit on 1 today, but i have to wait until may as no stock anywhere.

 

[bluewater87]

Ordered my 2021 rail 9.7 volt/carbon XL July 18 with a then arrival date of October.
it is now nov 9. The wait continues.