The Rail 9.8 GX AXS 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, Bosch’s latest tech with 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. The System Controller sits almost flush for a sleek look, and Mini Remote is discreet and intuitive.
It’s right for you if…
You’re looking for a long-travel carbon e-MTB with wireless electronic shifting and a lot of battery power. You want the stability of a longer reach, the plush feel of high-end suspension and the very latest e-bike tech with the Bosch smart system.
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 Select+ RT shock. You get SRAM’s GX AXS wireless electronic transmission and the latest from Bosch with smart system Performance Line CX, including a Bluetooth® System Controller that’s integrated into the top tube and compact Mini Remote to change modes.
The final word
This bike features across-the-board upgrades that make it a serious ripper – especially the AXS drivetrain. 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.
Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame, 1.8” lower head tube, Bosch System Controller-compatible, 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 3 RC2 damper, 1.8″ oversized tapered steerer, eMTB optimised crown, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 160 mm travel |
Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ RT, 230 mm x 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, 29″ |
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Wheel rear | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle, 29″ |
Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
*Tyre |
Size: S, M, L, XL Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29×2.50″ |
Size: S, M, L, XL Bontrager SE6 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29×2.50″ |
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Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
Max tyre size | Frame: 29×2.60″, Fork: See manufacturer |
*Battery |
Size: S Bosch PowerTube 625 Wh, smart system |
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Size: M, L, XL Bosch PowerTube 750 Wh, smart system |
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Charger | Bosch standard 4A, 230V, smart system |
Controller | Bosch System Controller BRC3100, smart system |
Motor | Bosch Performance Line CX, smart system, magnesium motor body, 85 Nm |
Shifter | SRAM AXS POD |
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Rear derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS, T-Type |
Crank | SRAM GX, 160 mm length |
Chainring | SRAM XX T-Type, 34T, steel |
Cassette | SRAM Eagle XS-1275, T-Type,10-52, 12-speed |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, T-Type, 12-speed |
Pedal | VP-536 nylon platform |
Max. chainring size | 1x: 34T |
Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails, 138 mm width |
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*Seatpost |
Size: S Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 345 mm length |
Size: M Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 440 mm length |
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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 Elite, nylon lock-on |
Stem | Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, Blendr-compatible, 0-degree, 45 mm length |
Head set | Knock Block Integrated, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8” top, 1.8” bottom |
Brake | SRAM CODE Bronze 4-piston hydraulic disc |
*Brake rotor |
Size: S, M, L, XL SRAM 6-bolt, 200 mm |
Size: S, M, L, XL SRAM HS2, 6-bolt, 220mm |
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Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes – Frame: 200mm, Fork: see fork manufacturer |
Weight | M – 23.78 kg / 52.43 lbs (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). |