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[MsO]

Picking up a trek rail 7 tomorrow never ridden one hope they are good ?

 

[dochabanero]

Picking up a trek rail 7 tomorrow never ridden one hope they are good

You bought it without a loan/test bike from a LBS? It’s quite a lot of money you are spending.

None the less, These Rails are awesome bikes. Playful and with nice modern geometry. The bits you aren’t pleased with you can upgrade.

 

[MsO]

I'm sure it will great for my needs got it at an unbelievable price as well so very happy

 

[MsO]

Well got the trek today well pleased with it just adjusting everything like you do with a new bike only negative thing I can see is the better cover could fit a little more closely to frame maybe needsa bit of adjusting anyone else had this

 

[Orangie]

Best ebike out there imo

 

[MsO]

Quick ride out today but problem with bike when hitting bumps on local trail the display kept going out sometimes it came back on after a couple of seconds sometimes not I had to turn it back on very intermittent went down 2 flights of steps no problem then turns off over a smaller jump or rough ground any ideas wot it could be apart from that it handles bloody great ?

 

[Orangie]

Battery mount adjustment I guess. Mine has never shut down. Loads of rock gardens and jumps. You should not be able to install battery without key. If you can , it’s too loose. Two bolts on top tube and move upper mount down

 

[WilkyWay]

I’d maybe ask your bike shop to have a look at the battery mounts. My 7 battery sits a bit more flush than that and has never gone off, your two issues may be related...

 

[dochabanero]

I’d maybe ask your bike shop to have a look at the battery mounts. My 7 battery sits a bit more flush than that and has never gone off, your two issues may be related...

Pretty much had the same issue when the bike was brand spanking new. Just a matter of adjustment and it goes away.

 

[MsO]

Ok I'll give it a go cheers

 

[MsO]

Loosened off the battery lock moved it a bit now the battery cover is more closely to the frame so should sort it I did move it so the battery cover was slightly further from the frame and the bike wouldn't even turn on there isn't much of a difference between the 2 thou

 

[MsO]

All sorted now went round the same local track as yesterday not one problem bloody great handling bike better than my focus jam2 6.8 ?

 

[MsO]

Just watched a video on YouTube some bloke had same problems with his battery not locating right it even fell out whist riding it !!!!!

 

[roQer]

I‘ve got a really good deal on a Rail 9.7 and bought it for my wife. Happy wife happy life. Parts look cheap but she isn’t a heavy user so should be OK.
The first what doesn’t look right is the stem. It’s to long with 60 mm and ugly like hell. So one question from a Trek newbie:
Can it be replaced with a normal stem or is a Bonetrager Knock Block stem mandatory?

Otherwise the frame is stellar.

 

[protowheeler]

Get your dealer to adjust the upper and lower parts in the frame closer together!

 

[Doomanic]

I‘ve got a really good deal on a Rail 9.7 and bought it for my wife. Happy wife happy life. Parts look cheap but she isn’t a heavy user so should be OK.
The first what doesn’t look right is the stem. It’s to long with 60 mm and ugly like hell. So one question from a Trek newbie:
Can it be replaced with a normal stem or is a Bonetrager Knock Block stem mandatory?

Otherwise the frame is stellar.

12 speed and Yari Forks aren’t exactly bargain basement!

You need either a knock bloc stem or a knock bloc adaptor.


Knock Block 1-1/8" Lockring Spacer

 

[Orangie]

If you want , u can put a charger 2.1 damper in the fork , Then you have a Lyrik Ultimate. But the Yari is no slouch

 

[MsO]

Just ordered a speed box 3 anyone else have one

 

[Orangie]

Bye bye warranty

 

[MsO]

It will be fine

 

[Paul Mac]

It will be fine

Yes had my one in for 500 miles now, no problems whatsoever

 

[MsO]

That's good to hear I was out on mine today after the cut off its ok ish better than the old motor but it's definitely there

 

[Paul Mac]

That's good to hear I was out on mine today after the cut off its ok ish better than the old motor but it's definitely there

Same here, I was adamant I would not derestrict this bike, but one ride proved it was not doable ?

 

[MsO]

First ride with speed box 3 fitted great bit of kit no problems at all

 

[roQer]

Thanks for all the responses.
Another question:
Battery won’t load through the outlet on the bike but no problem to load the battery outside of the bike directly at the charger.
Is there anything to consider before loading through the outlet or is just something broken?

 

[Doomanic]

Same here, I was adamant I would not derestrict this bike, but one ride proved it was not doable ?

MTFU and pedal through the pain!

In fact, take two of these and call me in the morning...

 

[SteveT999]

I'm sure it will great for my needs got it at an unbelievable price as well so very happy

Hi...I`m looking to buy the same bike, can tell me what price did you agree ?

 

[MsO]

I originally ordered the new cube stereo 160 sl but the delivery date keeps getting put back also with the Corona virus as well got fed up with waiting and was gonna get money back from shop they then offered me the trek in XL that they had in stock got it for £3300 cash no finance ?

 

[Doomanic]

Which model?

 

[SteveT999]

I originally ordered the new cube stereo 160 sl but the delivery date keeps getting put back also with the Corona virus as well got fed up with waiting and was gonna get money back from shop they then offered me the trek in XL that they had in stock got it for £3300 cash no finance ?

wow, that`s an amazing price....£1500 off the RRP