More suspension travel, more tires, more power - the new e-mountain bikes from Trek are there
"It bounces so nicely," or "Feels a bit like flies," are probably the excitement of all those who have already benefited from the 2017 models from the Powerfly series. The second generation of the Fullsuspension E-Mountainbikes took two years to come - and this time has paid off. The Powerflys honor their name and come with a strong Bosch engine. Wider tires and a more spring travel round off the innovations. Manufacturer Trek has also optimized the frame geometry. The lower tube now runs straight from the control tube to the engine, so the stiffness is improved and even material and thus weight has been saved.
The three power packs Powerfly FS, Powerfly LT and Powerfly Hardtail
The 2017 Trek Powerfly comes in the full suspension versions Powerfly FS + and Powerfly LT as well as a Hardtail version.
The details at a glance:
The drive is without exception the weatherproof Bosch Performance CX engine with the large 500 Wh battery installed.
With the FS models, Trek sets on both 2.8 inch wide plus tires and 27.5 inches in the lower price range.
The geometry of the fully-sprung Trek Powerfly models FS and LT can be changed via an insert in the rear body.
The Powerfly with the addition FS is a full with 130 millimeters of suspension travel on the front and rear wheel. The Trek Powerfly FS is thus a true trailbike. Thanks to the powerful Bosch drive, the singletrails now have twice as much fun - whether it's downhill or uphill.
The full-featured Trek Powerfly FS is available in four versions.
The Trek Powerfly LT (= Long Travel) is somewhat more off-road and designed on longer routes (as the name already promises). Downhill, the bike offers enormous reserves; Rough terrain is thanks to the 150mm spring travel at the front and rear the home of the bike. But also uphill the Powerfly LT makes a good figure. The Fox Re: Active shock absorber prevents uncomfortable rocking at the Uphill.
Another highlight is the new EX-1 circuit from Sram, which can be used to manage eight gears of 11-48 teeth and even change them under load.
The Trek Powerfly LT comes in two versions.
Of course, Trek has also thought of the fans of the hardtails as part of the Powerfly relaunch and leaves nothing to do with the equipment. This is also the case with the top model Powerfly 9 the new Bosch Purion Display on board. Furthermore, a RockShox Pike RC suspension fork with 100 mm spring travel and the E-MTB shifting group EX1 from Sram.
The Trek Powerfly Hardtails are available in five model variants (three men's and two ladies' models).
Who drives what?
Most trailbikers are sure to be happy with the Powerfly FS +, which easily manages alpine tours. Drivers who pursue a very sporty driving style and prefer the coarse terrain are taking advantage of the LT variant of the Powerfly.
For the traditionalists there is the extensive range of new Powerfly hardtail models.
Alpine adventure on the Powerfly
The tour of Passo Tremalzo is one of the great mountain bike classics on Lake Garda. Also Powerfly enthusiast Federico successfully mastered the conditionally challenging and varied tour from Riva via Lake Ledro to the Tremalzo cableway on his e-mountain bike - with loose gravel on the roads, narrow windings in the ridge of the mountain ridge and finally 1800 heights.
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Add-on: Five facts about E- (mountain) bikes
1. In the year 2015, according to ZIV, 4.35 million e-bikes were sold in Germany.
2. The range of the motorized terrain climbers is between 20 and 70 km - depending on tour characteristics and selected support level.
3. The engine is allowed to accelerate an e-mountain bike by up to 25 km / h, so that it can be driven off-track in Europe. A driving license is not required.
4. On the trail, on the other hand, the E-Mountainbikes (S-pedelecs) with an acceleration of more than 25 km / h are not allowed and drivers and insurances are required.
5. An e-bike battery charge costs an average of about 10 to 15 cents on a standard pedelec.
