The Rail 9.8 XT is a long-travel carbon electric mountain bike that gets you to the fun stuff faster. It features an upgraded fork, drivetrain & dropper for exceptional performance on the gnarliest runs. The Trek Rail electric mountain bike range features nine models, & all are designed for shredding the big trails. The Rail features the same tech as Treks analogue Rail range except with a powerful Bosch drive system to propel you up those climbs & get more of that downhill time in. All Rails feature Treks Removable Integrated Battery (RIB) system which looks great & is very user-friendly. RIB is a one-piece battery-&-cover with a built-in handle that can easily be removed & replaced in the frame with no tools & no hassle. Its the most convenient way to remove your battery for transport, security & convenient charging, plus it lets you mount a water bottle cage. All Rails are made with the same exclusive frame tech as Remedy & Slash, like Mino Link adjustable geometry, a Straight Shot down tube for extra stiffness & Active Braking Pivot (ABP). The Active Braking Pivot allows the Trek engineers to tune how the suspension reacts to acceleration & braking forces independently. That means you get more confident control when you need it most. The Rail 9.8 XT features upgrades that make it an extremely competent high-performance mountain bike. Designed for ripping downhill & racing back for more thanks to a powerful new Bosch Performance Line CX 250 W motor that assists up to 25 km/h & a Purion controller. The extremely light & durable Carbon main frame with carbon stays that fully encase a 625 Wh battery, ensuring protection & style. High-end suspension from the 160 mm Rock Shox Lyrik Select Plus fork with Charger 2 RC damper, 150 mm of rear travel with a Rock Shox Deluxe RT3 shock with Treks RE:aktiv with Thru Shaft damper ensure a smooth & responsive ride coupled with the power of A 1x 12 Shimano XTdrivetrain (the 9.8 has SRAM Eagle), Bontrager Line Elite dropper post, Shimano SLX 4-piston brakes, a carbon handlebar & Bontrager Line Comp 30 29er wheels with Bontrager SE5 Team Issue tyres make the Rail 9.8 rightly the top end of the Rail range Features Rock Shox Lyrik Select+, Debon Air spring, Charger 2.1 RC damper, e-MTB-optimised, tapered steerer, 42 mm offset, Boost 110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 160 mm travel OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, Removable Integrated Battery (RIB), tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, magnesium rocker link, Motor Armour, Mino Link, ABP, Boost 148, 12 mm thru-axle, 150 mm travel Rear shock Rock Shox Deluxe RT3, Debon Air spring, RE:aktiv w/ Thru Shaft damper, 230x 57.5 mm This bike is excellent For:if you want the best of the best, the 9.8 has the high-end components in every area theres nothing to upgrade to this is the best you can get