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The Trek Powerfly+ 8 Gen 5 here pairs a 12-speed SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type drivetrain with a 10-52 cassette, a 120 mm Fox AWL Rail fork and a Bosch Kiox 300 display with the Bosch Performance Line CX motor. At 23.08 kg in size M according to Trek, it is the lightest hardtail Powerfly+ in our selection. The Mulsanne colourway dresses it in a deep blue.
| 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 | Integrated, removable Bosch PowerTube (RIB 2.0) |
| 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 (M to XL) |
| Drivetrain | SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type 1x12: XS-1270 10-52 cassette, Eagle 70 chain, FSA 160 mm chainset |
| Brakes | Shimano BR-MT620 hydraulic, RT64 203 mm rotors |
| Wheels / tyres | Bontrager Kovee 23 mm Tubeless Ready rims, Shimano TC500 hubs / Bontrager Gunnison Pro XR 2.40 in |
| Cockpit | Bontrager Comp alloy 780 mm handlebar, 40 mm rise, Bontrager Rhythm Comp 50 mm 0° stem |
| Saddle / seatpost | Bontrager Commuter Comp / Bontrager Line Dropper 100 mm in S, 170 mm from M to XL |
| Weight | 23.08 kg in size M (Trek figure) |
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At a glance
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For the sporty mountain biker who wants a high-end electric hardtail, lively when accelerating and precise when shifting. It suits anyone who rides varied trails and appreciates modern components.
Alpha Platinum aluminium, lightened by the spec. With an identical frame, it is the spec that determines a Powerfly+'s weight. This one uses the 5th-generation Alpha Platinum, one of the highest grades of Trek aluminium, and comes in at 23.08 kg in M with its Kovee rims, SRAM drivetrain and 2.40 inch tyres.
| Alpha Platinum (Powerfly+) | Alpha Gold (Marlin+) | OCLV Mountain carbon (Rail+ 9.7 / 9.8) | |
| Level | Top-of-the-range Trek aluminium | Marlin+ aluminium | Trek mountain bike carbon |
| Construction | Frame shared by the Powerfly+ models | Dedicated frame, compact battery | Compacted fibres, reinforced lay-up |
| Reference bike | Powerfly+ 8, 23.08 kg (M) | Marlin+ 8, 21.89 kg (M) | Rail+ 9.7 / 9.8 |
| What it means | The lightest Powerfly+ | Lighter still, 50 Nm | Rear suspension on top |
Put simply: this Powerfly+ 8 combines the Fox fork and Kiox 300 display with a 12-speed 10-52 SRAM Eagle 70 drivetrain, for 23.08 kg in M, the lowest weight of the hardtail Powerfly+ models in this selection.
The SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type drivetrain pairs a 10 to 52-tooth XS-1270 cassette with a dedicated T-Type chain, a combination that can be adjusted and maintained with precision. The 52-tooth sprocket offers a very low gear for the steepest ramps of the Caroux.
The Shimano MT620 brakes on 203 mm RT64 rotors offer power suited to an e-MTB, and the 23 mm Tubeless Ready Bontrager Kovee rims let you run low pressures. The motor stays within the European framework: 250 W rated, assist stopped at 25 km/h.
| Model | Motor / battery | Suspension (M) | Drivetrain | Weight (M) |
| Powerfly+ 6 (TranzX post, Kovee rims) | Bosch CX / 800 Wh | 120 mm fork (100 in S) | Shimano 12-speed | 24.10 kg |
| Powerfly+ 8 (SRAM Eagle 70) | Bosch CX / PowerTube | Fox 120 mm (100 in S) | SRAM Eagle 70 12-speed | 23.08 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+ FS 4 800 (full-suspension) | Bosch CX / 800 Wh | 130 mm front / 120 mm rear | Shimano CUES 10-speed | 25.50 kg |
Our take: with the same Fox fork and Kiox display, this SRAM Powerfly+ 8 weighs 23.08 kg in M against 23.68 kg for the Shimano XT / SLX version on 2.60 tyres. The TranzX Powerfly+ 6 (24.10 kg) keeps a RockShox Recon fork.
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LVR sizing advice If you are between sizes, the smaller one favours agility on tight trails, the larger one comfort on long tracks. Size S rolls on 27.5 inch wheels with a 100 mm fork and a 100 mm dropper post; from M to XL, 29 inch, 120 mm and 170 mm.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| What is T-Type? | The generation of SRAM drivetrains with a dedicated cassette and chain; we take care of setting it up. |
| Which battery? | An integrated Bosch PowerTube, removable via the RIB 2.0 system. |
| Which sizes? | From S to XL; size S rolls on 27.5 inch wheels with a 100 mm fork. |
| Is Mulsanne Blue dark? | Yes, it is a deep, understated and elegant blue. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict The lightest hardtail Powerfly+ in the selection, with a modern SRAM Eagle 70 drivetrain and a Fox fork. Its deep Mulsanne Blue gives it a sober, classy look.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? In Béziers, we set up your Fox fork, configure the Kiox 300 with the Bosch app and service your SRAM drivetrain.
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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