Trek rail 9.8 XT purple phaze its on its way

[Gazzaaitken]

Small update from the bike shop today, the bike was supposed to arrive yesterday, so it's finally on its way. Could possibly be one of the last 2020 models made? Hopefully it wont take long to arrive?

Hi ive just spoken to them. The order has now changed from back order to 'picked' which means it has been boxed up from the warehouse. I dont have the tracking details but i will update you when i have more info.

Ive had other bikes that were due for delivery at the end of the month be moved to January so its definitely good news that this is on its way!

 

[mtndug]

My purple phaze took 3.5 months to arrive-nice color choice! It's work the wait!

 

[Gazzaaitken]

6 weeks so far, wonder how long for shipping?

 

[mtndug]

6 weeks so far, wonder how long for shipping?

It seemed to be looong once they were assembling it. Maybe week or so. They do the final assembly in Wisconsin.

 

[Orangie]

Same color here. Waiting?

 

[Gazzaaitken]

Its arrived at the bike shop, just need to wait till Saturday now

 

[mtndug]

oh, you are going to have fun! I switched to the less slack position on the micro link and it climbs better-which was helpful when I ran into the largest black bear I've yet seen while riding- definitely raised my adrenaline and cadence!

 

[Orangie]

Pics !!

 

[Gazzaaitken]

Pics !!

Yip will post some on Saturday, with a video as well

 

[Orangie]

Where are you located? Still waiting on mine here in USA

 

[Gazzaaitken]

Where are you located? Still waiting on mine here in USA

Scotland

 

[datonetti]

I spoke with my LBS yesterday. He gave me a July 24 delivery date on my XL 9.8 XT solid charcoal to root beer. I’m wondering if I may receive a 2021, being so late in the model year.

 

[Gazzaaitken]

Project one bikes are built to order I believe so that date would fit in! I ordered mine around the 1st may so about 6 weeks. Might be too early for a 2021 model though

 

[Gazzaaitken]

Well the bikes arrived, love the colour, big thanks to Adam at progression bikes, Dunkeld. For some awesome service

 

[datonetti]

Well the bikes arrived, love the colour, big thanks to Adam at progression bikes, Dunkeld. For some awesome service

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Congratulations on the new ride. looking forward to your ride impressions.

 

[Orangie]

Sweeeet

 

[1981Miked]

Nice bike, love the colour. I received my Trek Rail 7 in the yellow and blue colour yesterday. Took it for a wee spin last night to set it up and out for a proper ride tonight. It’s my first ebike and I’m totally in love with it. Such a nice bike to ride. I’m in Dundee so maybe see you out on the trails. ??

 

[Orangie]

Looks awesome. Have a blast !!!!

 

[ggx]

Nice!
Don´t know if it´s good idea to stand the bike in that part of the dropper.

 

[Bigxmtb]

Nice!
Don´t know if it´s good idea to stand the bike in that part of the dropper.

I second this. I had a dropper just die on me after repeatedly hanging it by that wouldnt move up and down anymore, im not a mechnical guy so no idea what i broke.

 

[Tony.OK]

Nice!
1st ride on my Rail 9 today, wicked bike compared with my Trance e+1.

 

[Philly G]

I second this. I had a dropper just die on me after repeatedly hanging it by that wouldnt move up and down anymore, im not a mechnical guy so no idea what i broke.

It's perfectly fine as long as the dropper is at full extension when you do it. Otherwise air can get pulled past the seals and mix with the oil, giving you a saggy post. Likewise you shouldn't pick the bike up by the saddle unless the dropper is fully extended. An exception to the rule would be the BikeYoke droppers which don't use an IFP and have abuilt-in bleed function. In the case of a carbon frame, you especially don't want to be clamping on the frame!

 

[Philly G]

Well the bikes arrived, love the colour, big thanks to Adam at progression bikes, Dunkeld. For some awesome service

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Gorgeous bike! really sweet colour

 

[TrailBoB]

Gorgeous bike! really sweet colour

Yes really liking the colour. Make sure the Bosch motor badge is attached securely, some only have a couple of dabs of adhesive on & fall off in no time. Happy emtbing.

 

[Philly G]

Yeah I saw someone else on here lost their motor badge as well. Mine seems firmly attached, but I might prise it off and use a better adhesive to be sure.

 

[Davidwylie]

Well the bikes arrived, love the colour, big thanks to Adam at progression bikes, Dunkeld. For some awesome service

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Why is your Kiox display on the stem? Shouldn't it be mounted on the top tube like all Rails ?

 

[Blue Moon]

Yeah I saw someone else on here lost their motor badge as well. Mine seems firmly attached, but I might prise it off and use a better adhesive to be sure.

My wife’s badge went awol sometime ago, as it’s purely cosmetic I’m in no rush but I’ll replace it one day.

 

[Gazzaaitken]

Why is your Kiox display on the stem? Shouldn't it be mounted on the top tube like all Rails ?

This was the kiox upgrade kit, waiting on the frame mount, shortage in the uk apparently, I think its it's due in next week.

 

[dixie600mhz]

I just ordered a 2021 Rail 9.8XT Purple Phaze in Austin TX on Oct 12th. Delivery time is penciled in for Feb 9th : (

 

[Kernow]

This was the kiox upgrade kit, waiting on the frame mount, shortage in the uk apparently, I think its it's due in next week.

Was about to ask the same question , what’s with the upgrade kit , or is it just a stem top mount . Easier to see up there I guess but easier to damage and looks a bit ugly .
Bike looks awesome , worth the wait Iam sure .