New rail 9.8xt 2022 with new Bosch system

[Grundy]

Trek Rail 9.8 XT Gen 3 Electric Full Suspension Mountain Bike 2023 in Black

<span>This bike features across-the-board upgrades that make it a serious ripper – especially the suspension package. It's built for hammering gnarly descents, then flying right back up again thanks to the powerful Bosch motor, 750 Wh battery and parts that can keep up with all that rowdy...

www.balfesbikes.co.uk

There’s also a gx equipped version. Both listed at £8800?

 

[BrentD]

Pretty crude render. I'm guessing embargoed until their estimated dispatch date of 21 September 2021. No geometry numbers sadly.

 

[IMeasureStuff]

I wonder if the geometry will be in line with the latest Slash. The write up notes the lower top tube, so lower seat, which should accommodate longer dropper posts.

 

[mastakilla]

This shows 150 frame and 160 fork travel. Doesn't sound like the thing is getting an appreciable update apart from the bigger battery whatever extra room need to fit the bigger battery. To me this puts the new Giant Reign as the likely the best ebike right now with the Specialized Levo in second place.