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I can comfortably do 50km with maybe 900m vertical riding in EMTB the whole time on my Rail at 75kg. I've not run it completely flat ever. By very rough estimate, I reckon I'm getting ~10% more range riding in the new EMTB-lite mode (gives 140-250% assist). Big days riding planned in Rotorua...

1.1.2.0 :)

Tracey Mosley seems to do well on the Trek Rail.

Got my first ride in with this edition of the firmware on my Rail yesterday. Very pleased, had to check I was not in EMTB mode the assistance was so powerful. This will likely become my default riding mode now rather than EMTB other than in really steep, extended, technical climbs.

Attaching to the seat stay "bridge" and seat stays is the way to go. As the suspension compresses these move up and away from the chain stays.

Mucky Nutz front short fits perfectly in the rear. For the front I run one of the simple Marshguard flap type.

Mucky Nutz short front fits the rear of a Rail like it was made specifically for it.

The Bontrager Connection tyres do not appear to be tubeless ready but you plan to swap those out and Rekons (which are tubeless ready in 27.5 and 29 sizes) would be a good choice. You could convert the rims to tubeless with the Stans No Tubes tape (or similar from Muc Off, etc.) from what I can...

Sounds like you made a good choice. I'm 5' 10.5" (180cm) and find the large Rail spot on.

Not necessarily a SRAM one but definitely one with an XD driver fitment. No other special tools are required that wouldn't be needed for any other MTB cassette, just a cassette tool and chain whip.

I had the same but found it went away by running my seat post just a little lower. Turns out I must have been "rocking" from side to side in my seat from running it too high.

Heck yes. Revonte seems the most advanced down this path that is open knowledge Revonte - Revonte I'd love to see Pinion do something in this space.

I look at it as a placeholder release until they get a full 29" (E-Hightower?) out with the EP8 motor and bigger 630Wh batter.

LOL

You are correct. The only speed limit in NZ is the posted speed limit on the particular road you are riding on.

I'd concur with that. I'm 5'10.5" (33" inseam) on a good day and ride a large Rail with very little seat post extension. The large has a 170mm dropper whereas the M has a 150mm but can take a 180mm One Up dropper.

You're a wee way from home.

Here's a link to the Rail sizing guide from the Trek NZ web site: https://www.trekbikes.com/nz/en_NZ/bikes/mountain-bikes/electric-mountain-bikes/rail/rail-9/p/32969/?colorCode=orange_grey#SizingAndFitComponent It's still best to try one in store if possible.

DT Swiss HX531 rim will be much stronger

Here in New Zealand the two prong type bike rack is very popular (not quite universal, but pretty close). Link to an example below: https://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/E0CATN4A4/title/advantage-4-bike-rack-7ad09c