Great Review Frankie! This is Trek jettisoning 2021/22 stock. Much like every other eMTB brand. In Jan 23, similar vintage Trek Rail 5 were going for $3.5 4k. I think it helpful to preface your price related suggestions/ comments with a date stamp, what with the market moving so rapidly. Personally, I wouldn’t buy this bike unless it was at a significant discount circa $4k. Mainly because it is out of date tech. There is no comparison between this and turbo levo comp alloy 2022 that you are referencing at the same price point roughly. I picked up a 22 turbo levo comp alloy brand new for $4.5k two weeks ago. I am really happy! But, I wonder if there is a bigger price crash on the horizon? The question is when does one pull the trigger? My answer is - when ur dream bike shows up, that you can afford and it inspires you to shred - go for it.
Thank you for the suggestion! Gonna put that to use! I’m predicting new bikes that have the premium markup will start discounting towards the end of this year. Likely 10% max. For those that held steady from 21 through 23, I say hold on just a tad more till the end of 24 we’ll likely see another 10 to 15% added to MY22/23 bikes. Great buyers market right now with so many choices! Levo is a a great bike been loving mine so far! Wife has been enjoying hers since 2019!
Purchased two 2022 9.7 gen 2 bikes for me and the wife on a buy one get one free sale last November, so far they have been great. I don't jump but do ride technical blue trails. The motor is really good, eMTB is the most usable mode, seems to climb just about anything, and has good range. A 3,500' total climb and 18 mile 2.5 hr ride uses about 35%.
Just got a gen 3 9.8 gx for $6.5 prismatic color. Compare to my gen 2 levo comp this is a steel, I'm loving this pricing for Ebikes right now. It's a buyer's market!!
i want rail 9.9 gen 4. But they are very expensive. Cant buy it now, but i think its better to wait for potential sales like black friday and grab it a bit cheaper. That bike is gorgeous.
No, you can’t put the new charger 3.1 damper or buttercups into a Domain. 2.3 is the highest damper upgrade available. Same goes for the ZEB Select. I own a 2022 Rossignol Mandate Shift Deore 12 and it came with a ZEB Select Plus. I tried to upgrade the damper and found this out.
There’s a discount on my LBS for this same bike new at 4.5k, should I just go for it? I wasn’t considering an E-bike due the price ranges but this one seems pretty reasonable
I rented a trek rail 7 last summer and loved it. Just picked up a new gen 3 9.8, AXS with the 750wh battery for 6500, discounted form 10,300. there are some deals out there for the manufacturers to sell outdated models.It's crazy to think how much bicycles are, compared to motorcycles.. but I wanted a bicycle
Congrats on the Purchase $3k discount is awesome! the older Gen 2 is not on the Smart system so you will only see Sport mode. the difference with the smart system that changes assist based on cadence and terrain. it's basically so you can stay in one mode for all types of riding.. but with that said the older systems still have the full range of torque and peak power. so your not missing out on anything power related but rather a connivence update to the system.
I bought a used Gen2 Rail7 6 weeks ago - I’ve changed a few items on it, incidentally it has been set up as a Mullet….. What’s anyone experience with this?? @frankiesemtb
Great Review Frankie!
This is Trek jettisoning 2021/22 stock. Much like every other eMTB brand. In Jan 23, similar vintage Trek Rail 5 were going for $3.5 4k.
I think it helpful to preface your price related suggestions/ comments with a date stamp, what with the market moving so rapidly.
Personally, I wouldn’t buy this bike unless it was at a significant discount circa $4k. Mainly because it is out of date tech.
There is no comparison between this and turbo levo comp alloy 2022 that you are referencing at the same price point roughly.
I picked up a 22 turbo levo comp alloy brand new for $4.5k two weeks ago. I am really happy!
But, I wonder if there is a bigger price crash on the horizon?
The question is when does one pull the trigger? My answer is - when ur dream bike shows up, that you can afford and it inspires you to shred - go for it.
Thank you for the suggestion! Gonna put that to use! I’m predicting new bikes that have the premium markup will start discounting towards the end of this year. Likely 10% max. For those that held steady from 21 through 23, I say hold on just a tad more till the end of 24 we’ll likely see another 10 to 15% added to MY22/23 bikes. Great buyers market right now with so many choices! Levo is a a great bike been loving mine so far! Wife has been enjoying hers since 2019!
Purchased two 2022 9.7 gen 2 bikes for me and the wife on a buy one get one free sale last November, so far they have been great. I don't jump but do ride technical blue trails. The motor is really good, eMTB is the most usable mode, seems to climb just about anything, and has good range. A 3,500' total climb and 18 mile 2.5 hr ride uses about 35%.
WOW that is killer deal! congrats! this bike is alot of fun and a great bike for all levels of riders
Just got a gen 3 9.8 gx for $6.5 prismatic color. Compare to my gen 2 levo comp this is a steel, I'm loving this pricing for Ebikes right now. It's a buyer's market!!
Nice one! Great spec and price! Congrats on the new bike!
I went on one last weekend at dalby forest, ive been using biking to help my metal health. If i could afford one id definitely have one there great
i want rail 9.9 gen 4. But they are very expensive. Cant buy it now, but i think its better to wait for potential sales like black friday and grab it a bit cheaper. That bike is gorgeous.
Great bike and good idea to hold on buying till you see some discounts!
No, you can’t put the new charger 3.1 damper or buttercups into a Domain. 2.3 is the highest damper upgrade available. Same goes for the ZEB Select. I own a 2022 Rossignol Mandate Shift Deore 12 and it came with a ZEB Select Plus. I tried to upgrade the damper and found this out.
Thank you for the info! Wow 😯 thought the zeb select would be able to get the 3.1 in. Time to update my recommendations!
Are you sure? My 3.1 fitted in but I haven't ridden it yet. What problems did you encounter?
@@ikispike1 I was going off the SRAM compatability page. If yours worked enjoy!
There’s a discount on my LBS for this same bike new at 4.5k, should I just go for it? I wasn’t considering an E-bike due the price ranges but this one seems pretty reasonable
Thats a good deal! But we are so close to Black Friday and likely see another dip in price
I rented a trek rail 7 last summer and loved it. Just picked up a new gen 3 9.8, AXS with the 750wh battery for 6500, discounted form 10,300. there are some deals out there for the manufacturers to sell outdated models.It's crazy to think how much bicycles are, compared to motorcycles.. but I wanted a bicycle
That is a great deal for the 9.8! It is pretty expensive compared to motos. I hope brands learned something these past 2 years.
Worst part is I can't find what he'd recommend then?
Hey @frankiesemtb
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Are you making the trip to the Bentonville Bike Fest??
I won’t be making it out this year! But planning on it next year. Also I’ll be out in Bentonville in October for outerbike demos
Just got a gen 2 with a $3000 discount...sweet deal! I noticed mine has sport mode instead of emtb mode. Is there a difference?
Congrats on the Purchase $3k discount is awesome! the older Gen 2 is not on the Smart system so you will only see Sport mode. the difference with the smart system that changes assist based on cadence and terrain. it's basically so you can stay in one mode for all types of riding.. but with that said the older systems still have the full range of torque and peak power. so your not missing out on anything power related but rather a connivence update to the system.
@@frankiesemtb thanks!
Please review Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 HPC Actionteam Carbon n Black 2024 version.
On the list!
Do you think a 180mm fork can fit on that rail? Thanks👊👍
Hmm 180mm might be too much without linkage.. Also 180 fork “May” void your frame warranty. I would double check with trek
Trek has the Rail 7 Gen 2 for $3999. Just got one.
Good one! 😊
Let us know how it rides.
Congrats! just under 4K is a good deal!
Here’s a comment to get this goin 😂
Thank you! 🙏
Damn I couldn’t get through this video. It was just lots of words without any important info
Let me know which info you would like to know in terms of spec and pricing. I’m always looking to improve and present more info to viewers
@@frankiesemtb more of a ride report and comparing to other bikes. Kinda like what yumyum does
You can only review a bike you have driven and have enough in that range driven to be able to really compare. What you are doing is a wate of time.
I bought a used Gen2 Rail7 6 weeks ago - I’ve changed a few items on it, incidentally it has been set up as a Mullet….. What’s anyone experience with this?? @frankiesemtb
I have been riding mullet set up on my Levo and it’s fun in the corners. Full 29” does pick up speed faster.