The Rail+ 9.8 is a carbon enduro e-MTB built for big adventures and high performance. With 160 mm front and rear travel, adjustable geometry, a Bosch Performance CX motor, massive battery, and Shimano XT drivetrain, it's designed for conquering tough climbs and rough descents. Available at All Ride Now, Midhurst.
It's right for you if...
You chase big rides with even bigger terrain and need an e-bike that can keep up. You want plenty of suspension for gobbling up roots and rocks and a full-assist motor that doesn't wallow on punchy climbs. You care about upgrades where they matter most, like a carbon frame, upgraded suspension package and 12-speed Shimano XT drivetrain.
The tech you get
An OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with Bosch Performance CX system (85 Nm, 250 W) and a massive 800 Wh RIB 2.0 removable integrated battery. A 160 mm RockShox ZEB Select+ fork with DebonAir spring and Charger 3 RC2 damper, and RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ rear shock. Tubeless Ready Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels, a 12-speed Shimano XT drivetrain, 4-piston Shimano XT hydraulic disc brakes and an internally-routed dropper post.
The final word
The Rail+ 9.8 is ready for epic rides that take you far beyond the beyond. With plenty of travel for rowdy terrain, a powerful motor for crushing big climbs, and a massive battery that keeps you going mile after mile, this beast of a bike is built for it all.
Specifications
| Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon, Removable Integrated Battery (RIB 2.0), tapered head tube, guided internal routing, Control Freak internal routing, Motor Armour, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle, 160 mm travel |
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| Fork | Rockshox ZEB Ultimate, DebonAir spring, Charger 3.1 RC2 damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 160 mm travel |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RC2T, 205x65 mm |
| Max compatible fork travel | 180 mm |
Wheels
| *Wheel front |
Size: S Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle, 27.5" |
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Size: M, L, XL Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle, 29" |
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| Wheel rear | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle, 27.5" |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
| *Tyre |
Size: S, M, L, XL Bontrager Brevard RSL SE, Tubeless Ready, triple compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.50" |
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Size: M, L, XL Bontrager Brevard RSL SE, Tubeless Ready, triple compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.50" |
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| Tyre part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
| Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Max tyre size | Frame: 27.5x2.60", Fork: See manufacturer |
E-system
| Charger | Bosch standard 4A, 230V, smart system |
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| Controller | Bosch System Controller BRC3100, smart system |
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line CX, 20 mph (25 km/h in Europe) |
Drivetrain
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed |
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| Rear derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage |
| Crank arm | E*thirteen E*spec Plus, 160 mm length |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed |
| Pedal | VP-536 nylon platform |
| Max. chainring size | 1x: 36T |
Components
| Saddle | Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width |
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| *Seatpost |
Size: S Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 410 mm length |
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Size: M, L, XL Bontrager Line Dropper, 170 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 450 mm length |
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| Handlebar | Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 mm width |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on |
| Stem | Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Blendr-compatible, 0-degree, 45 mm length |
| Head set | Integrated cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom, angle adjust cup compatible |
| Brake | Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc |
| Brake rotor | Shimano RT86, 6-bolt, 203 mm |
| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes – Frame: 220 mm, Fork: see fork manufacturer |
Weight
| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb). |
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Bike and frame weights are based on pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.
