With respect to the Bosch Smart System equipped 2023 bike vs the prior generation Bosch system in the 2022 bike, how much of a benefit is there to going with the older system with what is considered easier derestricting options vs the newer Smart System. I don't want to know the pros and cons of...
Could you elaborate on why, in your opinion, the alloy rail geometry sucks? It's my understanding that the alloy rails dave the same geometry as the earlier 625Wh carbon rails and the geometry changed when the newer 750Wh battery was made available? Please correct me if I'm wrong.
Not sure what to trust now. Could the images on Trek's own site be wrong or have they moved to alloy rear triangles at some point post 2020? Here's what is shown on Trek's site for the two 9.7s they have for sale (gen 2 and gen 4)
Wow, you are totally correct, it is an alloy rear triangle. I just took a look at a closeup of the rear triangle on the 9.7 (gen 2) and the welds are obvious. I also looked at the 9.7 gen 4 and see the same welds. It looks like you need to go up to a 9.8 to get the carbon rear triangle.
I'm getting a lot of conflicting info regarding the 9.7 having an alloy rear triangle. Do you have a source for this info? I've asked this question on this forum and was told that there were no carbon rails with alloy rear triangles.
Just got back from the Trek store and feel like I've narrowed my choice for my first eMTB to either the Rail 9.7 (gen 2) or the Rail 7 (gen 3). There's $500 difference between the two (Rail 9.7 costs more). Not sure which to get and would love your feedback. They are similarly specced (both...
Looking to buy my first EMTB after owning an eCargo Bike (Surly Big Dummy) and a eCommuter (Cannondale Quick Neo EQ). Haven't been on a proper mountain bike in a few decades. Gotten older and less fit and want to get back on the trails. I have my eyes on the Trek Rail for the greater torque and...