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  1. HeavyJ

    Rail (750Wh) Trek Rail 9.8 xt gen 3 and rib issues

    I have done 15-20 aggressive enduro rides on my Trek 9.8 gen 3, no issues with battery, disconnections or rattling. I am also heavier than most riders so I feel my riding has pushed the performance of my bike. No issues with performance, stock suspension has been great. One of the trails I...
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    Rail (750Wh) Bosch Smart V5 update Mileage/Speed error

    I updated using my phone yesterday, a couple short rides seem to confirm the issue is fixed. In three short test rides, each ride Bosch almost exactly matched my Garmin. Did not test walk mode.
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    Rail (750Wh) 2022 Rail 9.8 factory assembly issues

    Generally I agree and follow most suggestions here, I was surprised it came this way from factory. I normally go over my bikes with a torque set after 4-5 rides then in my normal maint. schedule.
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    Rail (750Wh) 2022 Rail 9.8 factory assembly issues

    I have had my 2022 Rail 9.8 GX for about a month. I have had several issues with various fasteners working loose. Wondering if others have had similar issues. First issue, while cleaning bike after a ride, cleaning the chain I noticed the front chain ring wobbling. After further inspection...
  5. HeavyJ

    Looking for EMTB Groups in Oregon

    Ah I see, yes I did miss your point, I have heard the same from others deeper involved in the bike industry. I think a more accurate description of my "proposal" would be unrelated to making/changing laws that allow/forbid, rather the specific characterization of a purely peddle assist ebike...
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    Looking for EMTB Groups in Oregon

    @Mabman thank you for the info, I will be looking into People for Bikes. It has been a good 3 years since I have been able to mountain bike, single track, and I thought my only option was going to be a dirtbike to get me back into the mountains. A good friend and bike shop owner finally...
  7. HeavyJ

    Looking for EMTB Groups in Oregon

    I am a disabled rider and professional software/electrical engineer looking for EMTB groups in Oregon that might be working with the state, USFS, and other agencies to open trail access to specifically class 1 EMTB.
  8. HeavyJ

    Looking for trail reports; Nevada/Utah

    Have less than two weeks vacation left, need to get out of Oregon for some riding, it just won't stop snowing and my ski season is over. Thinking about road tripping down to Nevada/Utah maybe even Arizona. Looking for advice for a first timer in those areas, I would say I'm a solid...
  9. HeavyJ

    Rail (750Wh) Bosch Smart V5 update Mileage/Speed error

    No new information to add, only that I just took delivery of my Trek Rail 9.8 this weekend, and I am having the same issue. Got a response from Bosch this morning stating they are aware of the issue..
  10. HeavyJ

    Hello EMTB community

    New member, new EMTB owner! Looking forward to contributing and learning. Just took delivery of my first e-bike, a 2022 Trek Rail 9.8. The bike is amazing, just blown away. I am in Oregon, split my time between Newport and Bend/Sisters area, also just spent a month in Baja, got to know some...
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