{"product_id":"trek-rail-9-8-gx-axs-t-type-gen-5","title":"Trek Rail+ 9.8 GX AXS T-Type Gen 5 Mountain E-Bike","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTrek Rail+ 9.8 GX AXS T-Type Gen 5\u003c\/strong\u003e upgrades the Rail+ carbon lineup with \u003cstrong\u003eFox Performance Elite Float 38 fork\u003c\/strong\u003e (160mm, FLOAT air spring, GRIP3 damper) and \u003cstrong\u003eFox Performance Elite Float X shock\u003c\/strong\u003e (205x65mm), paired with \u003cstrong\u003eSRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type wireless 12-speed drivetrain\u003c\/strong\u003e on the \u003cstrong\u003eOCLV Mountain Carbon frame\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eBosch Performance Line CX motor\u003c\/strong\u003e (85Nm, tunable to 100Nm\/750W) and \u003cstrong\u003e800Wh RIB 2.0 removable battery\u003c\/strong\u003e power the platform. All Rail+ Gen 5 carbon models run \u003cstrong\u003e27.5\" wheels front and rear\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 800Wh battery supports PowerMore range extender. The Fox Performance Elite GRIP3 damper provides more tuning range than the RockShox Motion Control damper on the 9.7, with independent compression adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSRAM Maven Bronze 4-piston hydraulic brakes\u003c\/strong\u003e with 203mm front and rear 6-bolt rotors provide stopping power. SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type rear derailleur, SRAM AXS pod shifter, SRAM Eagle XS-1275 T-Type 10-52 cassette, and SRAM GX Eagle T-Type chain. Bontrager Kovee RSL OCLV Carbon cranks at 165mm. Bontrager SE6 Team Issue 27.5x2.6\" tubeless-ready tires front and rear. A Bontrager Line Dropper post and alloy handlebar complete the cockpit. The GX Eagle AXS wireless drivetrain is the key step up from the Rail+ 9.7's mechanical SLX\/XT.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRail+ riders who want wireless SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type shifting and Fox Performance Elite suspension on the OCLV Carbon platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose who are already in the SRAM AXS wireless ecosystem and want wireless shifting without spending to SRAM X0 on the Rail+ 9.9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders who value Fox's suspension tuning character and GRIP3 damper adjustability over RockShox alternatives at the same tier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose who want Maven Bronze 4-piston braking quality with wireless drivetrain integration in the Rail+ lineup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Look For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFox Performance Elite vs. Fox Factory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Performance Elite uses the GRIP3 damper which provides compression and rebound adjustment; Factory uses GRIP X2 which adds independent high-speed and low-speed compression control — Factory is the deeper-tuning option on the Rail+ 9.9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSRAM GX Eagle AXS vs. X0 Eagle AXS:\u003c\/strong\u003e GX AXS is one tier below X0 in the T-Type wireless lineup — both shift wirelessly and use T-Type chain retention; X0 uses lighter materials and refined internals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaven Bronze vs. Maven Silver:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are 4-piston; Maven Silver is the next tier up on the Rail+ 9.9 — Maven Bronze provides strong modulation and is appropriate for the 9.8's riding intent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame — OCLV Mountain Carbon:\u003c\/strong\u003e RIB 2.0 removable battery, Mino Link geometry adjustment, adjustable leverage rate, ABP, UDH, 160mm rear travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor\/Battery — Bosch Performance Line CX:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85Nm (tunable to 100Nm\/750W via eBike Flow app). Bosch PowerTube 800Wh RIB 2.0. Bosch Kiox 400C display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain — SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type wireless 12-speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e GX Eagle AXS rear derailleur, SRAM AXS pod, SRAM Eagle XS-1275 T-Type 10-52 cassette, SRAM GX Eagle T-Type chain. Bontrager Kovee RSL OCLV Carbon cranks, 165mm, 34T steel chainring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrakes — SRAM Maven Bronze 4-piston hydraulic disc:\u003c\/strong\u003e 203mm 6-bolt rotors front and rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRider Intent Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiggest strengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fox Performance Elite Float 38 with GRIP3 damper; Fox Performance Elite Float X shock; SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type wireless shifting; SRAM Maven Bronze 4-piston brakes; OCLV Carbon cranks; Bosch CX 85Nm motor; 800Wh battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTradeoffs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fox Performance Elite vs. Factory on Rail+ 9.9; GX AXS vs. X0 AXS; cable dropper vs. wireless Reverb AXS on Rail+ 9.9; alloy handlebar vs. carbon on Rail+ 9.9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it different:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Rail+ 9.8 is the only model in the lineup combining Fox Performance Elite suspension with SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type wireless drivetrain — the wireless shifting and Fox suspension step up from the 9.7 without reaching the 9.9's top-spec pricing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictory's Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Victory Bicycle Studio, the Rail+ 9.8 GX AXS is a well-rounded build for the rider who wants wireless drivetrain and Fox suspension on the Rail+ carbon platform — GX AXS wireless shifting and Maven Bronze brakes are strong performers at this tier.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trek","offers":[{"title":"DEEP SMOKE \/ S","offer_id":53530973602099,"sku":"5328977","price":10699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"DEEP SMOKE \/ M","offer_id":53530973569331,"sku":"5328978","price":10699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"DEEP SMOKE \/ L","offer_id":53530973634867,"sku":"5328979","price":10699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"DEEP SMOKE \/ XL","offer_id":53530973503795,"sku":"5328980","price":10699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"PENNYFLAKE \/ S","offer_id":53530973471027,"sku":"5328981","price":10699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"PENNYFLAKE \/ M","offer_id":53530973536563,"sku":"5328982","price":10699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"PENNYFLAKE \/ L","offer_id":53530973700403,"sku":"5328983","price":10699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"PENNYFLAKE \/ XL","offer_id":53530973667635,"sku":"5328984","price":10699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/3685\/0739\/files\/db451a12df5c6c30ac6222ea8ebc2715adaa1d91.jpg?v=1782153943","url":"https:\/\/victorybicyclestudio.com\/products\/trek-rail-9-8-gx-axs-t-type-gen-5","provider":"Victory Bicycle Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}