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A lightly used set of 33 IW Light Bicycle carbon rims on DT350 hubs. At 1,200 South Pacific micro pesos (NZ Dollars, ~GBP600) I couldn't resist.

The full carbon frame bikes seem to have a tighter clearance on a 34T chainring than the aluminium alloy ones. The clearance on my Rail 9.8 is only about 2mm.

No pictures readily at hand but it was a simple 50mm x 50mm square stuck to the inside left side of the downtube right up by the lock. When mounting the battery, you need to give it a firm press as the foam deforms to grip the battery snugly. I also did the battery alignment (instructions linked...

Not derestricted on my Trek Rail but am in New Zealand where we are allowed 32km/h (20 mph) restriction though technically (according to NZ road code) the only speed restriction on any bicycle here (motor assist or not) is the posted speed limit e.g. 50 km/h in town. I only wish for just a...

I was able to all but eliminate battery "rattle" by placing some 5mm thick self adhesive foam rubber behind the battery at the lock end. This is what I used: Whites 50 x 5mm x 1m Adhesive Rubber Foam

The motor "sump" guard will hit before the chainring on my Rail in almost every case with a 34T front chainring.

Rude Rock is so much fun. I've only ever ridden it on a regular bike, never on an EMTB. How many laps can you get self shuttling?

Running mine in high to reduce the amount of pedal strikes in technical terrain. Have never felt that 64.9 wasn't slack enough even on the steepest terrain.

I'd love to see Pinion do something in the integrated motor and gearbox space.

Mazda 6 Estate will (just) fit my Trek Rail L with both wheels on.

I've always been a big fan of Darren Berrecloth and Brett Tippie. I was very privileged to be able to go riding for them both for the day at Crankworx Rotorua 2019.

I've had a very slight issue (enough to just touch the top layer of paint) but I put that down to a stick or something getting sucked through there at some stage. Nothing as serious as what you show in your pictures though.

I drilled four holes to mount it using cable ties on the seat stay bridge and used the standard mounting holes on the seat stays with a bit of rubber mastic tape between the guard and the seat stays in case it rubbed the paint off. Don't attach it at the bottom to the chain stays as it moves up...

Beautiful bike. One would imagine you could get the firmware updated at any Bosch service centre in the US to locally compliant 20 mph setting. You might have to pay a few dollars since you didn't buy the bike from them but it shouldn't be too expensive (~$20) as it only takes a few minutes.

Muckynutz Front short fits like a dream. Just need to drill four holes to mount it to the seat stay bridge.

New Zealand uses the same version of the software as the USA with the 20 mph (32 km/h) assistance restriction and I've had it on my 2020 9.8 Rail since before Christmas. Do a quick check in a ride round the carpark at the bike shop when you pick it up and if it doesn't have it, get them to...

Turn the bike off. Then, holding down the + and - buttons on the Purion display, press the power on button and the display will scroll through all the firmware and hardware version numbers.

I've put a bit of rubber mastic tape (3M 2228) between the guard and the frame but it only rubs on the tape so probably not strictly needed.

I have the Line Elite 170 on my Rail 9.8 that is just about to have its first birthday and has done 1,700km. No issues at all.

All excellent suggestions from The Flying Dutchman. I'd add Glendhu Bay and other trails in the Wanaka area (short drive from Queenstown), Alexandra (also a short drive from Queenstown). There's plenty of epic riding outside of Queenstown Bike Park in the local area too but not always with...