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The Trek Powerfly+ 6 Gen 5 here gets a TranzX JD-YSI34 dropper post whose travel follows the size: 100 mm in S, 150 mm in M, 170 mm in L and XL. A Bosch Performance Line CX motor, 800 Wh PowerTube battery, RockShox Recon Silver RL fork and 12-speed Shimano drivetrain, for 24.10 kg in size M according to Trek. The Mulsanne colourway is 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 | Bosch PowerTube 800 Wh, integrated in the down tube and removable |
| Controls / display | Bosch Purion 200 on the bar |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper with lockout, Boost110 Maxle Stealth, 100 mm in S, 120 mm from M to XL |
| Drivetrain | Shimano 1x12: M8200 long-cage derailleur, Deore M6100 chain, 12-speed cassette up to 51 teeth, FSA 160 mm chainset |
| Brakes | Shimano 4-piston hydraulic, MT4100 levers, MT420 calipers, RT64 203 mm rotors |
| Wheels / tyres | Bontrager Kovee 23 mm Tubeless Ready rims / Bontrager Gunnison Elite XR 2.40 in Tubeless Ready |
| Cockpit | Bontrager Comp alloy 780 mm handlebar, 40 mm rise, Bontrager Rhythm Comp 50 mm 0° stem |
| Saddle / seatpost | Bontrager Commuter Comp / TranzX JD-YSI34 dropper post: 100 mm (S), 150 mm (M), 170 mm (L, XL) |
| Weight | 24.10 kg in size M (Trek figure) |
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At a glance
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For the mountain biker who wants to progress on descents and expects a hardtail e-MTB to genuinely adapt to their build. It is aimed at average-height riders as much as tall ones, each benefiting from a suitable saddle drop.
Alpha Platinum aluminium, shared frame, rethought build. This Powerfly+ 6 keeps the 5th-generation Alpha Platinum aluminium frame, with its RIB 2.0 system that holds the battery in place even when you unlock it. The changes concern the wheels, dropper post, stem and chainset.
| Alpha Platinum (Powerfly+) | Alpha Gold (Marlin+) | OCLV Mountain carbon (Rail+ 9.7 / 9.8) | |
| Level | Top-level Trek alloy | Alloy of the lightweight e-MTB | Trek off-road carbon |
| Construction | Battery secured by RIB 2.0 | Compact 400 Wh battery | OCLV Mountain |
| Reference bike | Powerfly+ 6, 24.10 kg (M) | Marlin+ 8, 21.89 kg (M) | Rail+ 9.7 / 9.8 |
| What it means | Secure battery, durable frame | Lighter, less energy | Lighter, full suspension |
Put simply: at 24.10 kg in M, this Powerfly+ 6 keeps the big battery and RockShox fork of the Line Dropper version, but adopts 23 mm Kovee rims, Gunnison Elite tyres and a TranzX dropper whose travel increases with the size.
A dropper that is too long prevents you from setting the saddle low enough; too short and it doesn't clear enough room on descents. By grading the travel by size, Trek avoids this compromise: a rider on an M gets 150 mm, a tall rider on an L or XL 170 mm. When we hand the bike over, we check that your saddle height falls within the adjustment range.
The 50 mm, 0-degree Bontrager Rhythm Comp stem and 780 mm bar give a fairly low position and good control on descents. The Bosch CX motor remains subject to the European rule: 250 W rated, assist cut at 25 km/h.
| Model | Motor / battery | Suspension (M) | Drivetrain | Weight (M) |
| Powerfly+ 4 800 Wh (XCM fork) | Bosch CX / 800 Wh | 120 mm fork | Shimano CUES 10-speed | 24.90 kg |
| Powerfly+ 6 (TranzX post, Kovee rims) | Bosch CX / 800 Wh | 120 mm fork (100 in S) | Shimano 12-speed | 24.10 kg |
| 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 (SRAM Eagle 70) | Bosch CX / PowerTube | Fox 120 mm (100 in S) | SRAM Eagle 70 12-speed | 23.08 kg |
Our take: with the same battery and fork, this TranzX Powerfly+ 6 weighs 24.10 kg in M, 300 g less than the Line Dropper version. The Powerfly+ 8 Eagle 70 moves up to a Fox fork for 23.08 kg.
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LVR sizing advice The TranzX post changes travel with each size: 100 mm in S, 150 mm in M, 170 mm in L and XL. If you are between sizes, the larger one gives more saddle drop and stability, the smaller one makes it easier to put a foot down.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| What dropper travel is right for me? | 100 mm in S, 150 mm in M, 170 mm in L and XL. |
| Is the remote on the bar? | Yes, a lever on the bar operates the internally cabled post. |
| Which fork? | An air-sprung RockShox Recon Silver RL, 120 mm (100 mm in S), with lockout. |
| Is Mulsanne Blue a gloss finish? | It is a deep, understated blue that stays elegant in every season. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict A Powerfly+ 6 that pays attention to ergonomics, with a dropper post matched to each size and a well-thought-out position. Its deep Mulsanne Blue gives it a discreet elegance.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? In Béziers, we adjust the dropper height and travel to your inseam, set up the Recon fork and handle Bosch updates for your Powerfly+.
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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