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The Trek Powerfly+ 8 Gen 5 is the best-equipped hardtail Powerfly+: a 120 mm Fox AWL Rail fork on 29 inch wheels, a Bosch Kiox 300 display, a 12-speed Shimano XT / SLX drivetrain and an 800 Wh battery for the Bosch Performance Line CX motor. It weighs 23.68 kg in size M according to Trek. Satin Lunar Silver/Bronze Age pairs a satin silver with bronze accents.
| Frame | Alpha Platinum aluminium, removable integrated RIB 2.0 battery, Motor Armor motor protection, Control Freak internal routing, tapered head tube, Boost148 12 mm axle |
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line CX, Bosch smart system; assist cuts out at 25 km/h in Europe |
| Battery | Bosch PowerTube 800 Wh, integrated in the down tube and removable |
| Controls / display | Bosch Kiox 300 (display) on the bar |
| Fork | Fox AWL Rail, Rail 2.0 damper, Boost110, Kabolt 15 mm axle, 100 mm on 27.5 in (S), 120 mm on 29 in (L) |
| Drivetrain | Shimano 1x12: XT M8100 long-cage derailleur, SLX M7100 10-51 cassette, SLX M7100 chain |
| Brakes | Shimano 4-piston hydraulic, M6100 levers, M6120 calipers, RT66 203 mm rotors |
| Wheels / tyres | Bontrager Line Comp 30 / Bontrager Gunnison Pro XR 2.60 in Tubeless Ready, aramid bead |
| Cockpit | Bontrager Comp alloy 780 mm handlebar, 40 mm rise, Bontrager Comp 50 mm stem, Blendr compatible |
| Saddle / seatpost | Bontrager Commuter Comp / Bontrager Line Dropper 100 mm (S) or 170 mm (L) |
| Weight | 23.68 kg in size M (Trek figure, with tubeless sealant, no inner tubes) |
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At a glance
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For the demanding mountain biker who rides often and for a long time, appreciates a quality fork and wants to read their ride data on a proper display. It suits anyone who would rather invest in components than in rear suspension.
Alpha Platinum aluminium, at the top of the hardtail range. The Powerfly+ 8 keeps the frame shared by all 5th-generation Powerfly+ models and puts everything into the spec. This Alpha Platinum alloy, one of Trek's most advanced aluminiums, takes an 800 Wh battery and 2.60 inch tyres here without any change to the geometry.
| Alpha Platinum (Powerfly+) | Alpha Gold (Marlin+) | OCLV Mountain carbon (Rail+ 9.7 / 9.8) | |
| Level | Premium Trek aluminium | Marlin+ aluminium | OCLV Mountain carbon |
| Construction | Shared frame, high-end build | Slimmer frame, 400 Wh battery | Moulded under pressure and heat |
| Reference bike | Powerfly+ 8, 23.68 kg (M) | Marlin+ 8, 21.89 kg (M) | Rail+ 9.7 / 9.8 |
| What it means | The budget goes into the fork and wheels | Lighter, less power | Weight saving on full suspension |
Put simply: this Powerfly+ 8 is the best-equipped electric hardtail in this series, with a Fox fork, a Kiox 300 display and 2.60 inch tyres, for 23.68 kg in M. It is only available here in sizes S and L.
The Fox AWL Rail, with its Rail 2.0 damping, 15 mm Kabolt axle and 180 mm Direct Mount brake mount, gives this hardtail a fork that is a notch above. It keeps the front wheel well under control on the loose stones of the garrigue, where a simpler fork would tend to bounce.
The Kiox 300 display shows speed, battery level, mode and ride data, and connects to the Bosch eBike Flow app for updates. The motor complies with the European e-bike rule: 250 W rated and assist cut off above 25 km/h.
| Model | Motor / battery | Suspension (M) | Drivetrain | Weight (M) |
| Powerfly+ 6 (Line Dropper post) | Bosch CX / 800 Wh | 120 mm fork (100 in S) | Shimano XT / Deore 12-speed | 24.40 kg |
| Powerfly+ 8 (Shimano XT / SLX) | Bosch CX / 800 Wh | Fox 120 mm (100 in S) | Shimano XT / SLX 12-speed | 23.68 kg |
| Powerfly+ 8 (SRAM Eagle 70) | Bosch CX / PowerTube | Fox 120 mm (100 in S) | SRAM Eagle 70 12-speed | 23.08 kg |
| Powerfly+ FS 4 800 (full-suspension) | Bosch CX / 800 Wh | 130 mm front / 120 mm rear | Shimano CUES 10-speed | 25.50 kg |
Our take: compared with the Powerfly+ 6 (24.40 kg), this Powerfly+ 8 weighs 23.68 kg in M and gains the Fox fork and Kiox display. The SRAM Eagle 70 version drops to 23.08 kg with narrower tyres.
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LVR sizing advice This colourway is offered in S (155 to 165 cm, 27.5 inch wheels, 100 mm fork) and L (177 to 188 cm, 29 inch, 120 mm). If you fall between the two, drop into the shop: we will compare with an M from another version.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| What does the Kiox 300 show? | Speed, mode, battery and ride data, on a display in the centre of the bar. |
| Is the Fox fork adjustable? | Yes, air pressure according to your weight plus damping adjustments; we give you a baseline setting. |
| Which sizes for this colourway? | S and L only; for an M, see the SRAM version. |
| Is the bronze flashy? | No, it is limited to accents on a satin silver, very classy. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict The most advanced hardtail Powerfly+ in terms of suspension and electronics, with a Fox fork and a Kiox 300 display. The satin silver with bronze accents gives it a premium look.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? In Béziers, we set up the Fox AWL Rail for your weight, configure your Kiox 300 with the Bosch app and look after servicing of the fork and motor.
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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