2020 Trek Rail??

[Cinnamon]

I understand that nothing similar to Emax, Stepsunlocker or Mission control app expected.

 

[Tribey]

New Bosch Performance Line CX 2020 Motor in Test | E-MOUNTAINBIKE Magazine

Yes, I remember reading this now.

I couldn't believe that during testing Trek never heard this noise, or heard it and thought it acceptable.
Hopefully it's a one off on that test bike (like noisey Brose in the Levos) and it will be sorted.
I like the Trek, but I want a quiet bike thanks.

 

[Cinnamon]

2:38 Old motor was really noisy and so is this new one.

 

[Rawry]

It will be interesting to read the reviews on the new Treks and the new Bosch motor.

 

[Tribey]

The 2020 Trek Rails have disappeared off Harry Hall cycles website

 

[luis.conde]

The 2020 Trek Rails have disappeared off Harry Hall cycles website

the bikes cannot be showed till the 8th of august. For sure they make a mistake showing them as available...

 

[Ultradiscostu]

Guy at shop I went to yesterday said the new Bosch motor will only be on treks “well into the £5000 range” and below that they’ll use the current motor.

Oh right! That's useful to know. Obviously somewhat speculation at this point still but probably not far off re the price point. That helps me decide to get a discounted 2019 model I think.

 

[Tribey]

I'm sure the Harry Hall site had the Rail 7 with Gen4 motor at £4800.

In fact, this site does too.

Trek Rail 7 SLX/XT EU S Volt/Teal - Shop | AJ Cycles

No spec details to confirm though, and a stock due date of 12/11/2019 (but that could be a default website setting)

 

[GrandesRoues]

Theses tires look big...
29+ ? That would be cool...

 

[Tribey]

Come on Trek!

 

[Ultradiscostu]

Come on Trek!

Speaking to Trek in MK last weekend they are not expecting the 2020 bikes to hit the stores 'proper' until November. Seems late to me. I'm still undecided and haven't yet bought the 2019 Powerfly 5 which is a very good price. Reason for my delay in buying is less about any indecision between the new and old Bosch motor and because my company is being so SLOW in implementing that Green Commute Initiative cycle to work scheme. Very frustrating actually!! I've produced a whole proposal paper on the scheme (with the £1,000 limit now lifted), yet they are still undecided about ditching our existing provider Cycle Scheme Ltd who are rubbish and making empty promises on their website about implementing the new rules and removed £1K limit. Whole thing sucks! But the longer I'm made to wait the more likely it is I made them hold off for the 2020 powerfly. Some prices or at list a guide from Trek would be very handy though.

 

[Foxy87]

Ordered the 9.8 Rail in black. Just go and see your LBS, they should have all the infos.

Cheers

 

[Ultradiscostu]

Foxy87 care to provide more info on your awesome purchase? Kinda not alot we can gleen from your post. Price? Spec? Delivery date? Not everyone has a LBS that stocks Trek or is in the know. Trek in MK couldn't tell me anything about 2020 bikes other than they would be the first to know! Well clearly that's not true if you have purchased one already?

 

[Foxy87]

Geo is 64.5 HA and 448 (edit!) Chainstay lenght. Estimated delivery is october. Price is in swiss francs, so not any use of for you guys but its pretty expensive for what its specced with... Spec is GX Eagle/RS Lyrik select/Deluxe thru shaft/SLX 4 piston brakes.

 

[Foxy87]

Theses tires look big...
29+ ? That would be cool...

29.2.6

 

[Foxy87]

Foxy87 care to provide more info on your awesome purchase? Kinda not alot we can gleen from your post. Price? Spec? Delivery date? Not everyone has a LBS that stocks Trek or is in the know. Trek in MK couldn't tell me anything about 2020 bikes other than they would be the first to know! Well clearly that's not true if you have purchased one already?

Plus: if you are that keen about the bikes, take some time/effort and start google search. There are a few online dealers already showing the bikes, sometimes with spec and price.

 

[Foxy87]

1 min search

Trek Rail 9 GX eBike 2020

 

[plu29um]

Geo is 64.5 HA and 488 Chainstay lenght.

488mm chain stay? Really? That rear wheel is going to be planted - pretty solid.

 

[Foxy87]

Uhhhh sorry, my bad, typo, chainstays are 448 !! Sorry

 

[plu29um]

Uhhhh sorry, my bad, typo, chainstays are 448 !! Sorry

That makes sense!

 

[Ultradiscostu]

Nice FS with 29ers and chain stay under 450! I won't pretend to know too much about eMTBs as I'm a newbie to this forum and looking to make my first purchase (hence all my questions). But from all the EMBN episodes I've been absorbing on YouTube, 450 chain stay is the magic number for a nice well weighted ride! Looks awesome too.

 

[Foxy87]

Its my first ebike too. I normally race enduro and ordered it for training reasons (and for my wife to ride with our child).

It looks like the first ebike from Trek that has similar Geonumbers like the Slash, so I personally think its a huge step from the Powerfly.

 

[Tribey]

It still doesn't explain why there is nothing on the Trek UK website.

So, you can order them, you can discuss them with your LBS, but there is nothing about them on their own website? Their only 2020 model shown has the previous Gen motor.

I'm interested to see the spec on the Rail 7 compared to the Whyte e-150RS. Thankfully Foxys link to the Rail 9 enables you to see the Rail 7, but only thanks to an individual Australian dealer.

Maybe the press embargo is still in force?

 

[Foxy87]

It probably IS still in force. The online dealers just dont care...

 

[ggx]

I´ve had already an insight to the 2020 catalog in a store . .Inclusive for the ushush/supersecret new supercaliber .
But can´t talk about it

 

[Ultradiscostu]

Went into Evans Cycles today. They told me all about Trek 2020 release plan. They are basically releasing 1 bike model per week. Strictly controlled. Zero info about any bikes before their release. But chap said he expecting to see the Rails coming in within the next 4 weeks. Not sure what he based this on but he seemed pretty certain.

I test rode the Powerfly 7 FS 2019. A few miles on grass and steep banks etc. Felt great. Having read all the reviews about the existing Bosch motor I wanted to check again this 'resistance' issue once it hits 25kph. Tbh I really didn't feel it at all. Felt fine and fluid as it transitioned from assist to manual. So the 2020 motor must be really special if it's better. After todays ride and hearing that the 2020 rails are imminent I think I've decided to wait now. This is my first e-MTB purchase so makes sense to invest in the latest tech, Bosch motor, bigger 650W battery, and especially as I'll be keeping this bikes for many many years to come. Other reason for waiting is because my company still hasn't signed off our new cycle to work scheme provider so even if I wanted to walk into the shop tomorrow and buy 2019 model I can't. But gonna kick finance department to get their butts moving as it's been a month of back and forth questions and indecision.

 

[Ultradiscostu]

Come on ggx spill the beans!!!!

 

[Ultradiscostu]

Apparently the 2020 Powerfly range will just be hardtails and Rails FS

 

[Foxy87]

The game chaner is the Geo on the rail. No way I would buy a Powerfly with the Rail coming.
I am guessing they will release it on 12th September...

 

[Doomanic]

Apparently the 2020 Powerfly range will just be hardtails and Rails FS

There are a few FS Powerfly in the range next year, all lower specification than the Rail.