My new 2021 Trek Rail 5 Purple Flip

[Rob Rides EMTB]

That's fast spannering!! ? Is the bottom bracket reasonable or low - must admit I'm not up on the numbers. Will you be trying high position on the flip chip too?

Gfunkmc - did you try the XL before you bought? Do you like longer bikes? I'm exactly the same measurements as you and ordered a large (unseen).

The BB height is 334mm which is quite low for an ebike. I’ll run it like this for a bit and see how it works out. Can always flip it back to high position if it causes too many issues.

 

[gfunkmc]

That's fast spannering!! ? Is the bottom bracket reasonable or low - must admit I'm not up on the numbers. Will you be trying high position on the flip chip too?

Gfunkmc - did you try the XL before you bought? Do you like longer bikes? I'm exactly the same measurements as you and ordered a large (unseen).

No but the ebike I have come from (metapower) and my peddle bike (raaw Madonna) are both 500mm reach which is pretty much the same as XL rail so I went with XL.. I do like longer bikes too ?...

 

[gfunkmc]

The BB height is 334mm which is quite low for an ebike. I’ll run it like this for a bit and see how it works out. Can always flip it back to high position if it causes too many issues.

Hi Rob..
Iv tried both high and low and prefer high as kept striking peddles... But I have been playing with shock strokes too ?iv found the best setting is high with a 62.5mm stroke (which if my calculations are correct will give about 163mm of rear travel)??

 

[Slapbassmunky]

If I can’t get hold of the Marzocchi Bomber I’ll fit it. Have been impressed with it and it’s a fair price at £329 + the spring.

Rob, do you know for sure if the bomber CR will fit? Will you be going up to a 60/62.5 stroke at the same time?

 

[dixie600mhz]

Hi Rob, when do we get to see your detailed review? My rail comes in Feb 2021 and I'm enthusiastic to hear your first impressions so far.

 

[kiwibiker]

I just bought the rail 7 in black/red. I had to do a double take at first, as the paint job made it look like carbon.

I took it for a spin through a local forest last night, and it was outstanding. I still need to fiddle with suspension a bit, but I have zero doubt about bike choice.

It is as its name suggests... it rides like its on a rail.

 

[Bomble]

Ok some updates

Zeb 170
Mullet with Magic Mary 29 front 2.6”, Big Betty rear 2.6” 27.5” on

head angle 63.3 degrees
BB height 334mm with flip chip in low (stock reading was much higher than Trek quoted height)

Deore brakes
210mm One up V2 dropper
XT Drivetrain

weight approx 24.1 KG



View attachment 46660

What did you measure the stok ha and bb height at Rob?

 

[Dave_h34]

I just bought the rail 7 in black/red. I had to do a double take at first, as the paint job made it look like carbon.

I took it for a spin through a local forest last night, and it was outstanding. I still need to fiddle with suspension a bit, but I have zero doubt about bike choice.

It is as its name suggests... it rides like its on a rail. View attachment 47228

First ebike or have you come from something else? I've placed a deposit on the self same bike, due March, and presently have a 2019 E-Sommet. What size is that/how tall are you btw? ?

 

[St4nley]

I just bought the rail 7 in black/red. I had to do a double take at first, as the paint job made it look like carbon.

I took it for a spin through a local forest last night, and it was outstanding. I still need to fiddle with suspension a bit, but I have zero doubt about bike choice.

It is as its name suggests... it rides like its on a rail. View attachment 47228

Great looking bike, interesting comment about thinking it looked like Carbon, have ordered this bike in a small for my wife, gets delivered before Friday hopefully.
Hope you enjoy it

 

[St4nley]

First ebike or have you come from something else? I've placed a deposit on the self same bike, due March, and presently have a 2019 E-Sommet. What size is that/how tall are you btw? ?

Hi what size have you ordered if you don’t mind me asking. Have you ordered locally to you.

 

[kiwibiker]

Yes, local to me. I bought an XL. I am 6 ft or 181cm. Ordinarily I ride a large, but I am definitely an XL on this bike.

 

[Dave_h34]

Hi what size have you ordered if you don’t mind me asking. Have you ordered locally to you.

Ordered a Large, but it was already on order by the bike shop. I think a fresh new order is Sept 21, or basically sold out for 21 model year. As a result ordered from a localish shop, about 50 mins away.

 

[St4nley]

Ordered a Large, but it was already on order by the bike shop. I think a fresh new order is Sept 21, or basically sold out for 21 model year. As a result ordered from a localish shop, about 50 mins away.

The reason I asked is I know they are hard to come by at the moment but I ordered the same bike on Sunday and they have a medium in stock currently (Team Cycles in Gateshead) but as you are on a large it’s not suitable, but thought I’d mention it.

 

[kiwibiker]

First ebike or have you come from something else? I've placed a deposit on the self same bike, due March, and presently have a 2019 E-Sommet. What size is that/how tall are you btw?

I am 6ft or 181cm, and am definitely on an XL for the trek rail. My knees were right up by the bars in a large.

 

[dixie600mhz]

I'm 5' 10" with 32 inseam and ordered a large rail 9.8 on October 12th in Austin TX. LBS told me delivery scheduled is Feb 10th 2021. I test drove the medium and it was definitely too small. They didn't have any large in stock city wide. I ride a canyon spectral right now in large that feels just right. Fingers crossed the rail in large is perfect.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Few changes

 

[Doomanic]

Sort that bloody shock out Hancill!

And then get your arse over to FoD for a blast.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Sort that bloody shock out Hancill!

And then get your arse over to FoD for a blast.

Haha can’t wait to come back. You think it’ll rain?!

I can’t find a shock in stock. Have looked everywhere!

 

[Doomanic]

You think it’ll rain?!

To be fair, it's even raining when you're there right now!

I can’t find a shock in stock. Have looked everywhere!

What are you looking for?

 

[kiwibiker]

To be fair, it's even raining when you're there right now!

What are you looking for?

I too have a trek rail, so interested in a shock reccomendation

 

[Zimmerframe]

What are you looking for?

I think you have to be very careful choosing the correct shock for this bike. Taking into account Rob's height, the terrain he's riding, tyre choice, balancing the front and rear performance, safety, the importance of nice video ..

I can only conclude : Purple ..

 

[Zimmerframe]

Or something fast ... (in stock) Purple lockout and spring similar to forks ?

FENIX ENDURO SHOCK v1 Lock out lever and preload ring color Purple Size 200mm of length x 57mm of stroke Mount Standard

Fast Suspension offers the Fenix, a v1 mount Enduro shock, custom built according to your needs.

www.fast-suspension.com

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Or something fast ... (in stock)

FENIX ENDURO SHOCK v1 Lock out lever and preload ring color Purple Size 200mm of length x 57mm of stroke Mount Standard

Fast Suspension offers the Fenix, a v1 mount Enduro shock, custom built according to your needs.

www.fast-suspension.com

Fast way to lose £1k ?

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

What did you measure the stok ha and bb height at Rob?

Yes, I posted it somewhere but cant remeber where! If i remember correctly BB height was 9mm higher than quoted, HA was about 64.8 degrees...

 

[Zimmerframe]

Fast way to lose £1k ?

Euro's ! see you've saved a bunch already !!

They might do you a "celebrity" promo deal ?

I think they're an hour up the road from here, still haven't been. The brother of a guy I ride with went to school with the owner. I'd offer to go and negotiate for you, but I think we'd probably end up paying €2k ?

 

[Zimmerframe]

Yes, I posted it somewhere but cant remeber where! If i remember correctly BB height was 9mm higher than quoted, HA was about 64.8 degrees...

Line 5 : 334mm

My new 2021 Trek Rail 5 Purple Flip

I’ll repeat it again at the next full moon. Must’ve been when Trek weighed it ? Nice bike Rob, ordered an XL yesterday but the olive green version. Time for the Levo comp 2019 to go I'm afraid!!!!

www.emtbforums.com

 

[Mcharza]

Line 5 : 334mm

My new 2021 Trek Rail 5 Purple Flip

I’ll repeat it again at the next full moon. Must’ve been when Trek weighed it ? Nice bike Rob, ordered an XL yesterday but the olive green version. Time for the Levo comp 2019 to go I'm afraid!!!!

www.emtbforums.com

You're a machine....a search machine

 

[Doomanic]

I too have a trek rail, so interested in a shock reccomendation

Depends on frame size. Small and Medium definitely have clearance issues, Large may do depending on the size of the reservoir.

I have a DVO Jade X 230*60 on my Medium Rail.

 

[kiwibiker]

Depends on frame size. Small and Medium definitely have clearance issues, Large may do depending on the size of the reservoir.

I have a DVO Jade X 230*60 on my Medium Rail.

View attachment 47321

XL frame so hopefully something would fit! The question for me though, is it worth it in its performance vs price.

 

[Bomble]

Line 5 : 334mm

My new 2021 Trek Rail 5 Purple Flip

I’ll repeat it again at the next full moon. Must’ve been when Trek weighed it ? Nice bike Rob, ordered an XL yesterday but the olive green version. Time for the Levo comp 2019 to go I'm afraid!!!!

www.emtbforums.com

Unless I’ve read it wrong those measurements on line 5 are with the 170 fork fitted and mulleted?
Rob said the stock measurements were different from Trek’s own so was just wondering what Rob measured the stock bike at before the mods.
Hope that made sense?