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Built for long, steep descents, the Trek Rail+ 9.8 GX AXS relies on four-piston SRAM Maven Bronze brakes, a 160 mm Fox 38 fork and an OCLV Mountain carbon main frame. Its Bosch Performance Line CX motor draws on an 800 Wh battery, and Trek quotes 24.18 kg in size M. The Pennyflake colourway, a sparkling copper orange, catches the light on every bend.
| Frame | OCLV Mountain carbon main frame, 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 | Fox Performance Elite Float 38 GRIP X 160 mm / Fox Performance Elite Float X 205 x 65 mm, 160 mm |
| Drivetrain | Wireless SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type 1x12, GX 160 mm cranks, XS-1275 10-52 cassette |
| Brakes | SRAM Maven Bronze 4-piston hydraulic, HS2 200 and 220 mm rotors |
| Wheels / tyres | Bontrager Line Comp 30 / Brevard RSL SE 29 x 2.50 front, 27.5 x 2.50 rear |
| Cockpit | Bontrager Line Pro carbon 780 mm handlebar, Line Pro 45 mm stem |
| Saddle / seatpost | Verse Short Comp / Line Dropper 170 mm (M) or 200 mm (XL) |
| Weight | 24.18 kg in size M (Trek figure, with tubeless sealant) |
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At a glance
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For the rider who uses the motor to climb back up and string together committing descents, and who demands consistent braking over several hundred metres of descent. It will appeal to the mountain biker who rides the enduro trails around Lodève or the Salagou.
OCLV Mountain carbon, wireless edition. The Rail+ 9.8 GX AXS keeps the 5th-generation OCLV Mountain main frame and fits it with a radio-controlled SRAM derailleur: no more housing rubbing inside the frame, a drivetrain mounted on the UDH hanger and identical shifting whatever the cable tension. With the 800 Wh battery, carbon remains the best base for keeping the bike at 24.18 kg in M.
| 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: a carbon Rail+ with Fox Performance Elite suspension, Maven brakes and a GX AXS derailleur, for the mountain biker who wants the convenience of wireless.
The Maven Bronze brakes work on one 220 mm and one 200 mm rotor: on a 24 kg bike, the extra diameter limits heat build-up and keeps the lever feel consistent all the way down. We recommend a bleed at the start of the season, as the summer heat around Béziers puts brake fluid under heavy strain.
The triple-compound Brevard RSL SE tyres, 29 at the front and 27.5 at the rear, combine grip with pinch-flat resistance on the sharp garrigue rock. The Line Pro carbon handlebar filters out some of the vibration reaching your hands. The motor stops helping at 25 km/h, as European rules require for a 250 W rated motor.
| Model | Motor / battery | Rear / front travel | Drivetrain | Weight (M) |
| 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 |
| Rail+ 9.8 XT Di2 | Bosch CX / 800 Wh | 160 / 160 mm | Wireless Shimano XT Di2 | 23.98 kg |
| Slash+ 9.9 | TQ HPR60 / 580 Wh | 170 mm fork | Wireless SRAM X0 AXS | 21.83 kg |
Our take: for descending, this Rail+ 9.8 GX AXS offers Maven brakes and a Fox 38 fork that the Rail+ 9.7 XT (23.73 kg in M) doesn't have, for 450 g more. The Slash+ 9.9 TQ, lighter at 21.83 kg, keeps 170 mm up front but has less power.
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LVR sizing advice This model is available in M and XL. The dropper goes from 170 to 200 mm between the two; if you are around 180 cm tall, come and compare in store, as L is not offered in this colourway.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| Why a 220 mm rotor? | A larger rotor dissipates heat better and increases power, which is useful on an e-MTB. |
| Are Maven brakes easy to bleed? | Yes, with the right kit; we do it in the workshop and check the pads at the same time. |
| Does the motor help on descents? | No, it only assists pedalling and cuts out above 25 km/h. |
| Is the orange a metallic flake finish? | Yes, Pennyflake blends a copper orange with fine flakes that sparkle in the sun. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict A carbon Rail+ that puts safety on descents first, thanks to Maven brakes and a Fox 38 fork. The sparkling copper orange gives it a warm, bold style.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? In Béziers, we bleed your Maven brakes, set up your tyres tubeless and handle the Bosch diagnostics and Fox servicing for 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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