The Rail 9.8 is a long-travel carbon e-MTB that rips like our beefiest trail rigs and powers you right back up the mountain. You get upgraded everything, including the frame for maximum fun on the gnarliest runs. You also get Bosch’s latest tech with the new smart system Performance Line CX that has a longer-range 750 Wh battery and cool features that take your ride to the next level like activity tracking, navigation and Bluetooth connectivity.
It’s right for you if…
You’re looking for a long-travel carbon e-MTB with high-performance parts and a lot of battery power. You crave the responsiveness of carbon, the stability of a longer reach, the plush feel of high-end suspension and want the very latest from Bosch.
The tech you get
An upgraded OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with longer reach and oversized head tube and seat tube for maximum strength. An extra-long-range 750 Wh battery, a super responsive RockShox ZEB Select+ fork and RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Thru Shaft shock with a Shimano XT 1×12 drivetrain. You get the latest from Bosch with smart system Performance Line CX, including the new Bluetooth® LED remote for easy connectivity and all-in-one navigation and activity tracking through the eBike Flow app.
The final word
This bike features across-the-board upgrades that make it a serious ripper – especially the suspension package. It’s built for hammering gnarly descents, then flying right back up again thanks to the powerful Bosch motor, 750 Wh battery and parts that can keep up with all that rowdy riding.
Specifications
*spec applies to all sizes unless otherwise noted
Frame | NEW OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame, 1.8″ lower head tube, Removable Integrated Battery (RIB), Knock Block 2.0, guided internal routing, 34.9 mm seat tube, magnesium rocker link, Motor Armour, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle, 150 mm travel |
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Fork | RockShox ZEB Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2.1 RC damper, eMTB optimised crown, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 160 mm travel |
Shock | NEW RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RT3, DebonAir spring, Thru Shaft 3-position damper, 230×57.5 mm |
Max compatible fork travel | 170mm (580mm axle-to-crown) |
Wheel front | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle |
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Wheel rear | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 54, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle |
Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
*Tyre | Size: M, L, XL Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29×2.50″ |
Size: M, L, XL Bontrager SE6 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29×2.50″ |
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*Tyre part | Size: M, L, XL Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
Size: M, L, XL Bontrager TLR valve, 50 mm |
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Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
Max tyre size | Frame: 29×2.60″ Fork: See manufacturer |
Shifter | Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed |
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Rear derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 51T max cog |
Crank arm | E*thirteen E*spec Plus, 34T, 165 mm length |
Cassette | Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12-speed |
Chain | Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed |
Pedal | VP-536 nylon platform |
Max. chainring size | 34T |
Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138 mm width |
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*Seatpost | Size: M Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 440 mm length |
Size: L Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 485 mm length |
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Size: XL Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 200 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 550 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 Comp, nylon lock-on |
Stem | Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr-compatible, 0-degree, 45 mm length |
Brake | Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc |
Brake rotor | Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 203 mm |
Battery | Bosch PowerTube 750 |
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Charger | Bosch standard 4 A (230 V) BES3 charger |
Controller | Bosch Kiox 300 |
Motor | Bosch Performance Line CX |
Weight | M – 51.59 lbs / 23.4 kg (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
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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). |