Evolving with a few details, particularly in terms of brakes, the new vintage of Trek Powerfly is available in semi-rigid and full suspension “FS” versions. Presentation.
Very active in the leisure and experienced electric bike sector – the American brand has existed since 1976 – Trek is renewing one of its e-MTBs. Part of the 2024 range, the Powerfy model casts a wide net, since it has an entry-level semi-rigid version for those who want an affordable all-terrain electric bike, and a fully suspended FS version intended for practical use. intensive.
These two variants therefore evolve slightly for this end of the year, retaining their aluminum frame, available in 5 sizes (27.5 inches in XS and S, 29 inches from M to XL), as well as their Bosch Performance Line CX motor. 85 Nm associated with a 625 Wh battery. A very massive block in the diagonal tube, accessible on the right side for more practicality, and accommodating (finally) a 4 A fast charger.
Powerfly 5 and 7 e-MTBs evolving in detail
The Trek Powerfly 5 “Gen 4 – the entry ticket to hardtail – still features a RockShox Recon Silver RL fork with 120mm travel (80mm in XS/S), but now incorporates Shimano hubs. Its transmission remains Shimano Deore XT M8100 12 speed. For their part, the 203 mm hydraulic disc brakes and 4-piston MT400 calipers disappear in favor of Tektro HD-M475.
The Powerfly 5 Gen 4 // Source: Trek
The Powerfly 7 Gen 4 // Source: Trek
The Powerfly 7 Gen 4 e-MTB brings a specific RockShox 35 Gold RL fork (rising to 100 mm in XS/S). It features more high-end Bontrager rims, tires and grips than the “5” model, a Bosch Kiox 300 screen with Smart System (vs. Intuvia 100), SLX M7100 levers, cassette and chains, as well as SRAM DB 8 brakes. or Shimano M6100 depending on availability. The weight would increase slightly with 22.65 kg in M (+380 g), while it is lower on the Powerfly 5 (21.6 vs 22.94 kg)
A marked increase in prices on certain models, but a decrease on the Powerfly 7
The Trek Powerfly FS 7 goes to “Gen 3”, again without changing its aluminum frame. It also retains its dual suspension, with the Powerfly 7 fork and the RockShox SID Lux Select+ rear shock absorber. The electrical system is also identical with a Kiox console, and unchanged wheels fitted with in-house Bontrager XR4 Team Issue tires.
The difference of the 2024 model lies in the Bontrager Rhythm Comp handlebars (vs XR Trail), while providing SRAM DB 8 brakes (Shimano were previously possible depending on availability). On the scale, the American VTTAE climbs to 24.7 kg, an increase of 330 grams.
Other bad news is that the price is subject to inflation. The Trek Powerfly FS 7 Gen 3 jumps to 6,499 euros, or 400 euros more than the Gen 2, while the Powerfly 5 semi-rigid goes to 4,299 euros (vs. 4,199 euros).
On the other hand, the brand is making a move on the Powerfly 7, reducing the bill by 200 euros, or 4,799 euros. Finally, the colors are all revised except black, with the appearance of red on the Powerfly 5/7, a satin beige on the 7 models or light blue on the Powerfly 5.