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The Trek Rail+ 5 opens the 5th-generation Rail+ range with an Alpha Platinum aluminium frame, a Bosch Performance Line CX motor and an 800 Wh PowerTube battery, the same drive system as the carbon versions. It offers 160 mm of travel front and rear and weighs 24.78 kg in size M according to Trek. Its Lithium Grey colourway, a light mineral grey, stays understated and easy to live with.
| Frame | Alpha Platinum aluminium, removable RIB 2.0 battery, Motor Armor, adjustable head angle, Mino Link, adjustable suspension leverage, UDH, Boost148 |
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line CX, 85 Nm (up to 100 Nm via the eBike Flow app), 250 W rated, assist up to 25 km/h |
| Battery | Integrated, removable Bosch PowerTube 800 Wh (RIB 2.0) |
| Controls / display | Bosch System Controller BRC3100, smart system |
| Suspension | RockShox Psylo Gold RC DebonAir 160 mm / RockShox Deluxe Select+ RT 205 x 65 mm, 160 mm |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Deore M6100 1x12, 10-51 cassette |
| Brakes | Shimano 4-piston hydraulic (MT4100 lever, MT420 caliper), RT66 203 mm rotors |
| Wheels / tyres | Bontrager Boost hubs / Bontrager Gunnison Elite XR 2.40, 29 and 27.5 inch (27.5 in S) |
| Cockpit | Bontrager alloy 31.8 mm handlebar, 750 mm, 15 mm rise, Comp 50 mm stem |
| Saddle / seatpost | Bontrager Verse P3 / TranzX JD-YSI34 100 mm (S) or 170 mm |
| Weight | 24.78 kg in size M (Trek figure, with tubeless sealant) |
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At a glance
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For the mountain biker discovering e-MTBs who wants a bike that can go anywhere from day one, from wide fire roads to mountain trails. It also suits anyone riding with fitter friends who wants to keep up on long climbs.
Alpha Platinum aluminium, the solid foundation of the Rail+. Trek reserves Alpha Platinum for its most demanding mountain bikes: shaped tubes and carefully finished welds, for a frame that takes repeated knocks. On the Rail+ 5, it gets the same layout as the carbon versions, with a removable RIB 2.0 battery, Motor Armor protection under the motor and adjustable geometry. The extra weight is limited to 1.05 kg compared with the carbon Rail+ 9.7 XT, for a much gentler budget.
| Carbon Rail+ (9.7 / 9.8) | Aluminium Rail+ (5 / 8) | Carbon Slash+ (TQ) | |
| Frame | OCLV Mountain main frame | Alpha Platinum | OCLV Mountain |
| Drive system | Bosch CX, PowerTube 800 Wh | Bosch CX, PowerTube 800 Wh | TQ HPR60, 580 Wh |
| Weight (M) | 23.73 to 24.18 kg | 24.78 to 25.08 kg | 21.58 to 21.83 kg |
| What it means | Lighter chassis, same motor | Gentler budget, robust frame | Gentler assist, livelier bike |
Put simply: the Rail+ 5 gives you the Bosch CX motor and 800 Wh battery found across the range, with a simple, reliable Deore and RockShox build.
The Bosch CX delivers 85 Nm as standard, adjustable up to 100 Nm in the eBike Flow app, and its eMTB mode meters the assist according to how hard you press on the pedals. The assist stops at 25 km/h, the European limit for a 250 W rated motor. On the rocky tracks climbing towards the Espinouse plateau, that torque turns a climb you endure into one you control.
The 800 Wh battery slides out of the down tube thanks to the RIB 2.0 system, handy for charging it indoors in winter. The RockShox Psylo Gold and Deluxe Select+ pairing offers 160 mm that is easy to set up, and the four-piston Shimano brakes on 203 mm rotors go the distance on long descents.
| Model | Motor / battery | Rear / front travel | Drivetrain | Weight (M) |
| Rail+ 5 | Bosch CX / 800 Wh | 160 / 160 mm | Shimano Deore 12-speed | 24.78 kg |
| Rail+ 8 | Bosch CX / 800 Wh | 160 / 160 mm | Shimano XT / Deore 12-speed | 25.08 kg |
| Rail+ 9.7 XT | Bosch CX / 800 Wh | 160 / 160 mm | Shimano XT / SLX 12-speed | 23.73 kg |
| Rail+ 9.8 GX AXS | Bosch CX / 800 Wh | 160 / 160 mm | Wireless SRAM GX AXS | 24.18 kg |
Our take: at 24.78 kg in M, the Rail+ 5 weighs 1.05 kg more than the carbon Rail+ 9.7 XT (23.73 kg) with the same motor and battery. It is even 300 g lighter than the aluminium Rail+ 8 (25.08 kg), which has better suspension.
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LVR sizing advice If you are between sizes, go for the smaller one if you are new to e-MTBs: a bike of nearly 25 kg is easier to place on the trail when it is shorter. The dropper goes from 100 mm in S to 170 mm from M upwards, and size S rolls on 27.5 inch wheels front and rear.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| Is the motor the same as on the carbon Rail+? | Yes, Bosch Performance Line CX and PowerTube 800 Wh battery across the whole Rail+ range. |
| Are pedals included? | Yes, nylon flat pedals come with the bike. |
| Can the torque be increased? | Yes, up to 100 Nm in the Bosch eBike Flow app; we will show you how. |
| Does Lithium Grey show the dirt? | It is a light grey that barely shows dust; a rinse with water is enough. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict The most accessible way to enjoy the Bosch CX and 800 Wh on a Rail+, with a robust aluminium frame and 160 mm of travel. Lithium Grey gives it a sober, timeless look.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? As a Trek retailer in Béziers, we update your Bosch motor, set up the suspension for your weight and explain how to charge and store the battery of your Rail+.
Please note that the specifications may be changed without prior notice by the manufacturer, based on the availability of components and other factors.
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