Trek Powerfly+ FS 8 Gen 4 e-MTB, side view
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TrekPowerfly+ FS 8 Gen 4

£5,250RRP UK, VAT incl.
Motor
Bosch Performance Line CX85–120 Nm (Trek figure)
Battery
800 WhRemovable (RIB 2.0)
Travel F / R
150 / 120 mm
Wheels
29" (S: 27.5")
Frame
Alloy

Overview

The Trek Powerfly+ FS 8 Gen 4 (£5,250) is the top build of the Powerfly+ FS: alloy frame, Bosch Performance Line CX motor with 800 Wh, Fox Rhythm 36 fork, Fox Float Rhythm shock, Shimano XT Di2 M8260 and Shimano XT M8220 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes.

The Powerfly+ FS is Trek's full-suspension adventure e-MTB: an Alpha Platinum aluminium frame with 120 mm of rear travel, 29-inch wheels (27.5-inch on size S) and the Bosch Performance Line CX motor with a removable 600 or 800 Wh battery.

  • 120 mm rear travel
  • Bosch Performance Line CX
  • 600 or 800 Wh removable battery
  • Alpha Platinum aluminium frame

Gallery

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Full specifications

Frame & suspension

Shock
Fox Float Rhythm, 2-position damper, 210x50 mm
Frame
Alpha Platinum Aluminium, Removable Integrated Battery (RIB 2.0), tapered headtube, guided internal routing, Motor Armor, Mino Link adjustable geometry, adjustable leverage rate, 34.9 mm seat tube, ABP, UDH, rack and mudguard mounts, Boost 148, 120 mm travel
Fork
Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 150 mm travel

E-system

Battery
Bosch PowerTube 800 Wh, smart system
Charger
Bosch standard 4A, 230V, smart system
Motor
Bosch Performance Line CX (Europe and APAC: 25 km/h, US and ROW: 20 mph / 32 km/h)

Drivetrain

Chain
Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
Rear derailleur
Shimano XT Di2 M8260, 12-speed
Cassette
Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12-speed
Crankset
E*thirteen E*spec Plus, 160 mm length
Shifter
Shimano XT Di2 M8250, 12-speed

Brakes

Brake rotor
Shimano RT-6B750, 6-bolt, 200 mm
Brake
Shimano XT M8220 4-piston hydraulic disc

Wheels & tyres

Skewer rear
Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever
Tyre
Bontrager Gunnison Pro XR, Tubeless-Ready, wire bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.40"

Cockpit

Headset
1-1/8'' threadless, sealed cartridge bearings
Stem
Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8 mm, 0-degree, 50 mm length
Saddle
Bontrager Verse P3, steel rails
Handlebar
Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 40mm rise, 780 mm width
Grips
Trek Line Comp, nylon lock-on
Seatpost
Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 310 mm length

Other

Head set
FSA IS-2, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
Spokes
14 g stainless steel, black
Spokes
14g stainless
Spokes
14g stainless steel, black
Hub front
Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
Pedal
VP-536 nylon platform
Seat collar
Bolt-on, 36.4 mm
Computer
Bosch Kiox 300, smart system
Computer
Bosch LED remote, smart system
Hub rear
Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
Mudguard
Trek custom mudguard

Manufacturer specification — source. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.

Powerfly+ FS geometry

SizeSMLXL
Wheel size27.5"29"29"29"
Seat tube length380 mm400 mm420 mm450 mm
Seat tube angle71.1°71.3°71.2°72.4°
Effective seat tube angle77.0°77.0°77.0°77.0°
Head tube length130 mm110 mm130 mm150 mm
Head angle65.0°66.0°66.0°66.0°
Effective top tube563 mm595 mm630 mm654 mm
BB height330 mm335 mm335 mm335 mm
BB drop30 mm45 mm45 mm45 mm
Chainstay length458 mm461 mm461 mm461 mm
Fork offset44 mm44 mm44 mm44 mm
Trail123 mm125 mm125 mm125 mm
Wheelbase1201 mm1223 mm1257 mm1290 mm
Standover756 mm780 mm775 mm778 mm
Reach425 mm450 mm475 mm500 mm
Stack597 mm629 mm647 mm666 mm

Source: Trek.

Powerfly+ FS: builds compared

Powerfly+ FS range →
Powerfly+ FS 4 Gen 4Powerfly+ FS 4 800 Gen 4Powerfly+ FS 5 Gen 4Powerfly+ FS 6 Gen 4Powerfly+ FS 8 Gen 4
Price£3,500£3,700£4,000£4,500£5,250
FrameAlloyAlloyAlloyAlloyAlloy
ForkRockShox Recon Silver RL, Solo AirRockShox Recon Silver, Solo Air springRockShox Psylo Silver RC, Motion ControlFox AWL Rail HD, Rail 2.0 damperFox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring
ShockRockShox Deluxe Select RRockShox Deluxe SelectRockShox Deluxe SelectFox Float RhythmFox Float Rhythm
DerailleurShimano CUES U6000 GSShimano CUES U6000 GSShimano Deore M8200SRAM Eagle 70Shimano XT Di2 M8260
BrakesTektro Gemini SL 4 piston hydraulic brakeTektro HD-M5140 hydraulic discShimano MT620 hydraulic discShimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic discShimano XT M8220 4-piston hydraulic disc

Powerfly+ FS 8 Gen 4: FAQ

How much does the Trek Powerfly+ FS 8 Gen 4 cost?

£5,250 (RRP UK, VAT incl.). The Powerfly+ FS range runs from £3,500 (Powerfly+ FS 4 Gen 4) to £5,250 (Powerfly+ FS 8 Gen 4). Prices vary by country and dealer.

What motor and battery does the Trek Powerfly+ FS 8 Gen 4 have?

Bosch Performance Line CX (85–120 Nm (Trek figure)). 800 Wh battery — removable (RIB 2.0).

How much suspension travel does the Trek Powerfly+ FS 8 Gen 4 have?

150 mm at the fork and 120 mm at the rear, on 29" (S: 27.5") wheels.

What sizes does the Trek Powerfly+ FS 8 Gen 4 come in?

S, M, L, XL. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.

What is the difference between the Powerfly+ FS 8 Gen 4 and the Powerfly+ FS 6 Gen 4?

They share the Powerfly+ FS frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — fork: Fox Rhythm 36 vs Fox AWL Rail HD; derailleur: Shimano XT Di2 M8260 vs SRAM Eagle 70; price: £5,250 vs £4,500.

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