Description
It’s right for you if…
You’re looking for an e-MTB that’s just as ready to shred as non-electric trail bikes. You want a powerful Bosch drive system that’ll propel you up climbs so you can hit lap after lap.
The tech you get
A burly alloy frame with 150 mm of rear travel that fully encases a 500 Wh battery, an e-MTB optimised 160 mm RockShox 35 Gold RL fork, a powerful Bosch Performance Line CX (250 W, 85 Nm) motor that assists up to 25 km/h and a Purion controller. Plus, a 1×12 drive train with a wide gear range so you can always find the ideal cadence for the motor, a dropper post, powerful 4-piston brakes for more downhill confidence and 29er wheels with nimble yet grippy 2.6″ tyres.
The final word
Rail 5 is our best-value long-travel e-MTB. It’s equally as capable as our regular long-travel trail bikes, it just gets you back to the top in a flash. The powerful Bosch drive systems and durable part spec make for long-lasting fun.
SPECIFICATIONS
*Please note – spec applies to all sizes unless listed separately
| Frame | Alpha Platinum Aluminium, Removable Integrated Battery (RIB), tapered head tube, Control Freak internal routing, magnesium rocker link, Motor Armour, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle, 150 mm travel |
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| Fork | RockShox 35 Gold RL, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, oversized crown for eMTB, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 160 mm travel |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+, 230 mm x 57.5 mm |
| Max compatible fork travel | 170mm (580mm axle-to-crown) |
| Hub front | Bontrager sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle |
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| Hub rear | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
| Rim | Alex MD35, tubeless compatible, 32-hole, 35 mm width, Presta valve |
| Spokes | 14 g stainless steel |
| Tyre | Maxxis Rekon EXO, wire bead, 60 tpi, 29×2.60” |
| Max tyre size | Frame: 29×2.60″ Fork: See manufacturer |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed |
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| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100, long cage |
| Crank | E*thirteen E*spec Plus, 34T, 165 mm length |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed |
| Pedal | VP-536 nylon platform |
| Max. chainring size | 34T |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width |
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| *Seatpost | Size: S TranzX JD-YSP18, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 361 mm length |
| Size: M, L, XL TranzX JD-YSP18, 130mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 425 mm length |
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| Handlebar | Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 mm width |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on |
| Stem | Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8 mm, Knock Block, 0-degree, 50 mm length |
| Head set | Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8″ top, 1.5″ bottom |
| Brake | Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT420 calliper |
| Brake rotor | Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 203 mm |
| Battery | Bosch PowerTube, vertical, 500 wh |
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| Charger | Bosch compact 2A, 100–240V, smart system |
| Controller | Bosch Purion |
| Motor | Bosch Performance CX, magnesium motor body, 250 watt, 85 Nm, 25 km/h (15.5 mph) max assist, 32 km/h for New Zealand |
| Weight | M – 23.88 kg / 52.65 lbs |
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| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb). |
