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Looking into the updated 9.8 and found this very interesting in the 2022 Rail FAQ. Didn't see this mentioned in Rob's 9.9 excellent review. Are software updates still required to be performed at the retailer? No. The new Bosch smart system will do updates “over the air.” The new Rail with...

I'm just shy of 6' w/ 33' inseam and ride large rail 7. It feels like a very BIG bike to me. To the point I'd probably consider the medium or smaller frame of my next eMTB. Have adapted to it pretty well, and it is comfortable but the phrase "oil tanker" is fitting. Especially coming from...

2021 models also. As a side note: when I asked if they had a chain ring nut the sales person looked at me and said what's that? Pointed it out on a bike, they came back and said they'd have to contact Bosch to get a part number and didn't have one. There's three large Trek owned stores...

Stopped into a Trek owned company store yesterday to pick up a spare chain ring nut and noticed they had about 20 new Rails of various models on the floor. Guess the supply chain has opened up some. What I found interesting is that all the new bikes now have significant more space between the...

Prior to buying a Rail my last MTB was a Trek EX9 with 26" wheels. The Rail was like riding a sled after the EX9. Moved the link to top just to get it to steer a bit quicker but I'm still adapting to the major change. Love the bike but it does steer slow IMO even in the high position.

What @Growmac says about the chain ring lock nut. Also the mech / hanger might be out of spec and needs to be aligned. Special tool required to do this. Good idea to check nuts, bolts and screws with some regularity on eMTB's. These bikes do require proper maintenance to keep running well...

Purchased a complete backup drive system for Rail 7 from Taiwan via eBay. Shipped pretty fast and not excessively expensive.

Took a page out of @Trekka playbook and did couple of things different. Fit and function are perfect so far. Thickness is about 1/8"

@RustyIron Agree completely, but know it's only a matter of time. The state park (Mt Diablo) is now using trail cams to monitor trails closed to cyclist. As the numbers of riders increase things will surely change. Now I know why the trails I've recently discovered aren't talked about much...

No doubt there's a trend taking place. If not for the price to play and the current economic issues eMTB's would be flying off the shelf even faster. Product development just continues to ramp up with new and better parts / bikes coming out one after another. Such an exciting sport to be part of.

Out and about riding local trails I'm finding more and more the riders on eMTBs'. Being retired mid-week is my weekend and for that I'm grateful. Have lived in the same area for 27 years, but have never enjoyed the riding experience more. Just about every ride I'll see another one or two...

These are machines and they do break. Some put these motors through absolute torture conditions. I've seen, read and heard horror stories in many forums. If you worry about this stuff you'll never enjoy the bike. They do require more than normal maintenance. That said, just ride it and...

Half the off road opportunities around me are better suited to a gravel bike. Started looking at the offerings and there's quite a bit to choose from. On many of my rides I'll see a gaggle of gravel riders. Thinking it might be a nice compliment to the eMTB. As a bonus they're much better...

Thanks for the simple solution @Trekka Just sourced a thick piece of rubber to do the same thing today. Something that flex makes good sense.

New video by some of the masters from my stomping grounds around San Francisco

Etsy code EMTBFORUM10 doesn't work

Another point of contention are the charge port doors on Trek and other brands of eMTB's that seem to be weak, don't seal and eventually break as per @dixie600mhz thread in Trek forum. The design is pretty wonky!

Does Orbea use a battery key like Trek?

Not being able to access Bosch software to diagnose and work on my bike! Makes me crazy that we can't do this! At the very least give us an app that we can use the phone for and sell a Bluetooth device to connect to the bike. Many LBS just aren't ready for electronics in bikes.

I'm 180 cm and bought a L Rail 7, If I had it to do over it would be a Med. On the trail that L is a big bike. A good dropper on the M would be the way to go IMHO.