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    Trek Rail 9.8 Clunk

    It's backlash in the motor. Some people get it worse than others. There is lots of reading material on here about it. It bothered me at first but now I hardly notice it.
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    12 speed to 9 or 10 speed?

    I'm estimating around 1500km. Motor was replaced 550km ago.
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    12 speed to 9 or 10 speed?

    I would change cassette to 10 speed and get a 10 speed chain. Will 12 speed derailleur work if I change the shifter to 10 speed also?
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    12 speed to 9 or 10 speed?

    I'll try to keep this short. Six month old Trek Rail 5 has SRAM 12 speed 11-50 cassette with a Shimano 8 9 10 free hub (according to the tech specs on site). SRAM SX derailleur and shifter. New chain is skipping like crazy. Called bike shop and new cassette is most likely needed. I only use...
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    What other brand brakes will fit the Rail 5?

    I moved the levers inboard and closer to the bar. I thought I had them as far in as they would go but I got the levers ever closer today. I like it! Much better feel. Now time for new pads I think. Thanks for the suggestion! ??
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    Any alternatives to the Bosch handlebar controller with kiox?

    Ride Tour then. That's what I use most of the time. I tried Turbo the other day and I almost went flying off a hill! Lol so much torque.
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    What did you buy your ebike this week?

    Amazing how sturdy it is with 52 lbs on it. Love it!
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    What did you buy your ebike this week?

    Park stand! Finally spoiled myself and gave up trying to lean the bike or hang it for cleaning/maintenance. Lol
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    What other brand brakes will fit the Rail 5?

    I have given them a chance. Recently rode a friend's Rail 7 with the Shimano 4 pods and it was very noticeable difference. But maybe you're right and I didn't break them in properly?? Maybe I'll try new pads first and do a very strict break in period. Thx
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    What other brand brakes will fit the Rail 5?

    Stock Tektro HD-M745 are ok but I'd like to upgrade. Also, can the current stock rotors stay?
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    Bash guard at chainring on Trek Rail?

    Is that guard pretty tough? I've hit mine a few times on a log and it seems ok. But how hard can you hit it? Lol
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    Is it battery or motor rattle?

    My 2020 Rail 5 rattles pretty good. The chain play when not pedalling over rough terrain pulls on the chainring. With a little bit of play in the drive it creates a clicking sound which is amplified through the frame. Bugs me but Bosch says it normal. Can't see how it's normal when some do it...
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    Battery charging time?

    How long does your battery take to charge?
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    What is your reply to people commenting about you riding an assisted bike?

    I've had my ebike for 4 months now and there's been so many comments on trail like..'oh you have an ebike, I was wondering how you're passing me". Lol! So egotistical.
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    Bottle cage on size XL rail with thrushaft rear shock

    Works on my medium.
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