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 and a 500 Wh Removable Integrated Battery, an e-MTB optimised 160 mm RockShox 35 Gold RL fork, the latest from Bosch with smart system Performance Line CX capable of speeds up to 20 mph (25 km/h in Europe), including the new Bluetooth® LED remote for easy connectivity, all-in-one navigation and activity tracking through the eBike Flow app. Plus, a 1x12 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.
| *Frame |
Size: S Alpha Platinum Aluminium, curved top tube, 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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Size: M, L, XL 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+ RT, 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, loose 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 |
| Tyre | Bontrager XR4 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.60" |
| Max tyre size | Frame: 29x2.60", Fork: See manufacturer |
| Battery | Bosch PowerTube 500 Wh, smart system |
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| Computer | Bosch LED remote, smart system |
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line CX, smart system, magnesium motor body, 85 Nm |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed |
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| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100, long cage |
| Crank | E*thirteen E*spec Plus, 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 | 1x: 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 |
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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, 0-degree, 50 mm length |
| Brake | Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT420 calliper |
| Brake rotor | Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 203 mm |
| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes - Frame: 200mm, Fork: see fork manufacturer |
| Weight | M - 24.29 kg / 53.56 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). |