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Canyon Strive:ON CFR Underdog vs Trek Rail+ 5 Gen 5

Two emtb & road e-bikes at $4,999.99–$5,199, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.

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Where they differ

  • The Rail+ 5 Gen 5 carries 50 Wh more battery.
  • The Rail+ 5 Gen 5 costs $199 less.

Every spec, side by side

Strive:ON CFR UnderdogRail+ 5 Gen 5
Headline
Price$5,199$4,999.99
CategoryeMTBeMTB
Price per Wh$6.93 per Wh$6.25 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Peak power600 W—
DriveMid-driveMid-drive
Motor makeBosch Performance Line CXBosch Performance Line CX
Drive systemBoschBosch
Battery & range
Battery750 Wh800 Wh
Removable batteryYesYes
Est. real range47 mi50 mi
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight54.02 lb54.64 lb
Max load—300 lb
Class & speed
Ships as—Class 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttle
Unlocks to—Class 1
Class—Class 1
ThrottleNoNo
Top assisted speed—20 mph
Build
Gears12-speed12-speed
DrivetrainShimano Deore M6100 (10-51T)Shimano Deore M6200 / M8200 derailleur (10-51T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor220 mm203 mm
Rear rotor200 mm203 mm
SuspensionFull suspensionFull suspension
Fork travel170 mm160 mm
Rear travel160 mm160 mm
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires29/27.5 mixed: Maxxis Assegai 2.5 and Minion DHR II 2.429 x 2.40 Bontrager Gunnison Elite XR (27.5 on size S)
Display—Bosch Kiox 400C, mini remote
FrameCarbon (CFR)Alpha Platinum Aluminum
SizesS-XLS-XL
Step-through optionNoNo
Included
LightsNoNo
FendersNoYes
RackNoNo
KickstandNoNo
Safety—UL 2849
Safety certification—UL 2849: full system
As the maker states itNo UL certification stated on the product pages we readAll e-systems that Trek currently uses have been tested to UL 2849 and EN 15194 as appropriate, and certified to UL 2849
Warranty6 yr—
Warranty terms6-year limited warranty on Canyon engineered parts such as the frame and forks; Canyon-branded batteries 2 years or 500 charging cycles, whichever comes first (brand policy)—

Specs transcribed from www.canyon.com on 09/29/2026 and www.trekbikes.com on 09/29/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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