Trek Rail+ 9.8 GX AXS T-Type Gen 5

Trek Rail+ 9.8 GX AXS T-Type Gen 5 Overview

The Trek Rail+ 9.8 GX AXS T-Type Gen 5 is a carbon electric mountain bike built with a Bosch Performance Line CX motor, Bosch PowerTube 800Wh battery, Fox Performance Elite suspension, SRAM wireless shifting, and Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels. The OCLV Mountain Carbon frame uses Removable Integrated Battery 2.0, a tapered head tube, guided internal routing, Motor Armor, angle-adjust headset, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, 34.9mm seat tube, ABP, UDH Boost148 spacing, 12mm thru axle, and 160mm travel.

The suspension package pairs a Fox Performance Elite Float 38 fork with a Fox Performance Elite Float X rear shock. The fork uses a Float EVOL air spring, GRIP X damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110 spacing, 15mm Kabolt-X axle, and 160mm travel. The rear shock includes a 2-position damper and measures 205mm x 65mm.

The Bosch smart system includes a Bosch Performance Line CX motor with 20 mph / 32 km/h max assist, or 25 km/h max assist in EU and APAC regions. It is paired with a Bosch PowerTube 800Wh battery, Bosch standard 4A 110V charger, Bosch Kiox 400C controller, and mini remote. The bike is classified as a Class 1 e-bike.

The SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type drivetrain includes a SRAM AXS POD shifter, SRAM GX Eagle AXS rear derailleur, SRAM GX crank, SRAM T-Type 34T steel chainring, SRAM Eagle XS-1275 10-52T 12-speed cassette, and SRAM GX Eagle T-Type 12-speed chain. SRAM Maven Bronze 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes use SRAM HS2 6-bolt rotors in 220mm and 200mm sizes.

Key Features of Trek Rail+ 9.8 GX AXS T-Type Gen 5

• OCLV Mountain Carbon frame uses Removable Integrated Battery 2.0, ABP suspension, UDH Boost148 spacing, and 160mm travel.
• Bosch Performance Line CX motor supports pedal assist up to 20 mph / 32 km/h, with 25 km/h max assist in EU and APAC regions.
• Bosch PowerTube 800Wh battery works with the Bosch smart system, Bosch Kiox 400C controller, mini remote, and Bosch 4A charger.
• Fox Performance Elite Float 38 fork provides 160mm travel with Float EVOL air spring and GRIP X damper.
• Fox Performance Elite Float X rear shock includes a 2-position damper and measures 205mm x 65mm.
• SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type drivetrain gives wireless shifting with a 10-52T 12-speed cassette.
• Bontrager Line Comp 30 Tubeless Ready wheels use a size-specific front wheel and 27.5-inch rear wheel.
• SRAM Maven Bronze 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes use SRAM HS2 6-bolt 220mm and 200mm rotors.

Ride Use

This bike is built for electric mountain biking, with a carbon full-suspension frame, Bosch Performance Line CX motor, 800Wh battery, and 160mm travel. The Fox Performance Elite suspension, SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type drivetrain, Bontrager wheels, Bontrager Brevard tires, and SRAM Maven 4-piston brakes match its electric MTB build.

Why Choose This Bike

The Trek Rail+ 9.8 GX AXS T-Type Gen 5 combines a carbon Trek e-MTB frame, Bosch smart system electronics, Fox Performance Elite suspension, SRAM GX wireless T-Type drivetrain, Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels, Bontrager Brevard RSL SE tires, and SRAM Maven Bronze hydraulic disc brakes. It is available in Deep Smoke and Pennyflake, with a size M weight of 24.18 kg / 53.31 lbs with TLR sealant and no tubes. Trek frames and full-suspension swing arms are covered for the lifetime of the original owner, while other parts are covered under Trek’s limited warranty.