Other Rail or Fuel Ex-e

[Manicm]

Already have a rail, it’s at 4 years old and considering changing the bike as have seen some discounts….

I still have a good base fitness as road ride and ride my other mtb, the rail gets used on those big days from home to the trails and days I don’t ride with others.

I never use turbo, have used all the battery some rides but those are big 60-80 milers canals to trails then canals back.

Would a fuel ex-e be a better bike for me? Or stick to what I know and get another rail, have a great local dealer that’s trek so that means it has to be a trek replacement.

So if you had a rail would you go ex-e or if you have an ex-e have you regretted not getting a rail?

 

[irie]

If the Rail works for you then why change it for another Rail or Fuel EXe?

 

[Manicm]

Thinking of going gen 4, bigger battery, some connectivity which my gen 2 has neither.

 

[irie]

Thinking of going gen 4, bigger battery, some connectivity which my gen 2 has neither.

Our alloy Gen 2's (wife and mine) don't have connectivity either. Which is one very solid reason we're staying with them.

 

[Stihldog]

If you have range anxiety …get the 750wh. Proper tires for your type of riding would be beneficial (better rolling faster).

I have both a Rail and Fuel EXE. The Rail is exclusively an Enduro. It’s a beast, climbing machine, all round great bike.

The Fuel EXE is for fast DH. However, I have/use two sets of wheels (enduro DH and pavement/light trails. I don’t typically ride over 60km with this bike on the flats, but I could.

 

[JP-NZ]

If your doing any sort of hill riding and more 20 miles then get a newer Rail. The Ex-E is great for shorter rides and less climbing. Unless of course your super fit and can pedal it uphill with no assistance?

 

[atypicalguy]

If your doing any sort of hill riding and more 20 miles then get a newer Rail. The Ex-E is great for shorter rides and less climbing. Unless of course your super fit and can pedal it uphill with no assistance?

I think newer Fuel exes have more battery and 20% more efficient motor. Combined these can get the range up even in steep terrain for fit people. My philosophy is that if the bike is making more power than I am, I am no longer bicycling, but rather motorcycling, which is a different activity that interests me less. I also like to be easily able to lift the bikes onto the rack. Anyway a new carbon fuel will likely be my next move. For a heavier, less fit rider in the hills, you need all the battery you can get on a 25-30 mile ride.