Is that a Typo on their website or there are two different version of wheels on the 2021 Rail 9.8?

perry8912

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Hi, I’m located in Canada, and I was comparing the specs on the Rail 9.8.
In the US version, the 2021&2022 have Rapid Drive 108 on the rear wheel.However, in the Canadian version, the 2021&2022 have Rapid Drive 54 on the rear wheel.

Here is the link,
2021 US version,
Rail 9.8 | Trek Bikes

2021 Canadian version,
Rail 9.8 | Trek Bikes (CA)

2022 US version,
Rail 9.8 XT | Trek Bikes

2022 Canadian version,
Rail 9.8 XT | Trek Bikes (CA)

So is that a typo on Trek’s website or they actually made two wheel versions and sell it to different countries? How can we tell which hub we got from the exterior?

Thanks
 

slomtbr

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Even if you do get the 54 hub, it's easy and inexpensive to covert it to the 108 - just 3 pawls and springs.
 

perry8912

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Even if you do get the 54 hub, it's easy and inexpensive to covert it to the 108 - just 3 pawls and springs.
Is not only the hub. They seems redesigned the Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels on 2021 along with the updated hub, I just want to know if the Bike comes with the new wheels or the old one.
 

coregrind

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@perry8912
I bought 2 Rail 9.7 from the same model year, with the brake and tire spec different when each were delivered. It’s tough to say what you’re going to get until it arrives. I see a similar statement on many sites but I pulled this direct from Trek:
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