Yesterday, together with the redesigned Gasoline, Trek additionally introduced the brand new Gasoline+, its pedal-assisted counterpart. The Gasoline+ eMTB intently resembles its analog twin, however with the addition of the newest TQ-HPR60 drive system and the entire related elements. Its predecessor, the Gasoline EXe was extremely effectively acquired, and it seems that Trek hopes to construct on that legacy and take issues up a notch.
A few of this may sound slightly repetitive in the event you checked out the Trek Gasoline launch article we posted earlier right now, as a result of the Gasoline+ is sort of an identical in each approach — aside from the drive system, after all. Just like the Gasoline, the Gasoline+ has a very redesigned body, which is the spine for 3 distinct configurations: EX, MX, and LX. With that, Trek’s do-it-all mid-power eMTB seems to be to do much more and attraction to a wider vary of riders.
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
The brand new Gasoline+ is constructed round a brand new body with a revised look but simply sufficient curve to the highest tube to know that’s it’s a nonetheless Trek. This new body is foundation for all three of the Gasoline’s configurations, permitting riders to decide on between EX, MX, and LX setups. Now, you’ll be able to choose between the 145 mm EX path bike, the 150 mm blended wheel play bike, or the 160 mm enduro bruiser.
The rocker hyperlinks and the shock mounts are the principle variations, and in line with Trek, account for backside bracket top, leverage charge, and head angle so every setup rides in addition to the subsequent. Moreover, flip chips within the shock mount permit for leverage charge adjustment. These seeking to change up their bike setup can buy the rocker hyperlinks ($100) and shock mounts ($20) and swap them out everytime you like.
EX
The closest configuration to the pervious Gasoline EXe, the EX is taken into account the usual setup. It has a contemporary all-around geometry that’s paired with 145 mm of rear journey and a 150 mm fork. For many riders, that is the go wherever, do something, on a regular basis eMTB.
MX
With a reputation like MX, it’s no shock this bike rolls on blended wheel sizes with a smaller 27.5-inch rear wheel to boost its playfulness and maneuverability. It will get a contact extra journey with 150 mm within the rear and a 160 mm fork, and Trek says it’s deliberately a bit extra progressive so as to add slightly pop.
LX
With 160mm of body journey and a 170 mm fork, Trek refers back to the LX configuration as a Slash with out the excessive pivot. It will get a contact slacker as effectively, and this factor seems to be like a reasonably full-on e-enduro bike.
Extra Energy, Extra Vary
The Gasoline EXe blew individuals’s minds when it got here out in 2022. That bike barely appeared any completely different than the analog Gasoline EX, with the tremendous discrete TQ motor offering pedal help with minimal weight penalty. Whereas there was wholesome competitors within the “light-weight e-MTB” class from Orbea and Specialised, Trek had different manufacturers on their heels and scrambling to maintain up.
TQ-HPR60 Drive System
The brand new Gasoline+ incorporates the newest TQ-HPR60 drive system, a slight step up in torque and peak energy from the HPR50 used within the Gasoline EXe. It’s roughly the identical measurement and weight, so it’s nonetheless barely noticeable on the bike, however with as much as 60 Nm of torque, it packs slightly extra punch if you want it. It’s not almost as highly effective as the newest full energy motors from Avinox or Specialised, however that’s additionally the purpose. This motor system and bike are meant for the rider who desires a lighter bike and lighter help for a extra “pure” journey really feel.
Powering that motor is a bigger 580 Wh battery, up from 360 Wh within the Gasoline EXe. That’s a sizeable soar by way of vary potential, but additionally provides slightly weight and ends in a barely bulkier downtube, comparatively talking. It’s additionally suitable with TQ’s 160 Wh vary extender for greater days. In contrast to some light-weight e-bikes, the Gasoline+’s battery will be eliminated for charging. The system additionally contains TQ’s high tube built-in LED show, with full coloration on the 9.8 and 9.9 builds and black and white on the extra reasonably priced choices.
Trek Gasoline+ Body Particulars
Just like the Gasoline, the Gasoline+ will get a very redesigned body and shares an identical silhouette, however has an enlarged downtube the place the battery is housed. It additionally has the distinctive little curve within the high tube, and it will get improved dropper insertion. In line with Trek, the medium frames can now match 200 mm droppers. There’s no in-frame storage — as a result of battery — however there’s loads of room to suit the elective vary extender or a water bottle, and high tube accent mounts make it simpler to strap issues on. Trek did away with the included angle-adjust headsets in favor of a typical ZS headset that provides riders the pliability to swap out for aftermarket choices in the event that they select.
Suspension Design
Trek has been utilizing its Energetic Braking Pivot (ABP) suspension format for years and so they aren’t stopping now. This design includes a pivot level across the rear axle, which is meant assist hold the suspension and braking forces separate.
With completely different journey lengths between the completely different configurations, the rocker hyperlinks and shock mounts are all designed to supply particular traits for every setup. The aforementioned flip chips within the shock mount additionally permit riders to tweak the development between excessive and low settings.
Geometry
The Gasoline+ has a geometry that’s almost an identical to that of the brand new Gasoline. There are some minor variations, but it surely’s frankly unimaginable how shut the 2 bikes are on condition that one has to deal with a drive system and the opposite doesn’t. And, identical to the Gasoline, the Gasoline+ is available in three configurations, which makes trying on the geometry charts a probably daunting job.
The carbon-framed variations of the brand new Gasoline+ bikes are available in 5 body sizes, S to XXL, whereas the aluminum-framed fashions are available in a 4 measurement run with out the XXL. Trek’s typical M/L body will not be included right here, however most riders ought to nonetheless be capable of discover the correct measurement or near it throughout the Gasoline+’s measurement vary.
Trek is aware of a factor or two about bike geometry, and that reveals within the well-sorted angles and measurements of the Gasoline+. The outgoing Gasoline EXe was dialed, and so they didn’t stray too removed from that method with this bike. When transferring away from the default EX setup, nevertheless, there are some minor modifications that occur when the rocker hyperlinks, shock mounts, and suspension elements are swapped out. Total, the modifications are pretty delicate however geared towards the meant use and desired efficiency traits of the completely different configurations.
For the deep dive, take a look at the geometry chart under.
Weight
One of many issues that appealed to many in regards to the Gasoline EXe was its comparatively low weight (for an e-bike). Based mostly on the claimed weights equipped by Trek, they nonetheless seem like pretty mild, though the whole builds are a few kilos heavier due largely to the sizeable improve in battery capability. Batteries are heavy, however slightly weight penalty is one thing lots of people are in all probability prepared to take for much less vary nervousness.
Nonetheless, the claimed weight of 41.5 kilos for the top-of-the-line Gasoline+ MX 9.9 XO AXS is fairly respectable for a motorcycle with a 580 Wh battery. After all, the weights improve with journey, so the LX fashions are slightly heavier, however the entire carbon builds are nonetheless ~45 kilos or much less. The aluminum-framed fashions each weigh a bit extra, at round 46 and 48 kilos.
Trek Gasoline+: Builds and Pricing
The Gasoline+ is available in a complete of 15 completely different builds and configurations — not even near the 26 builds for the analog Gasoline. Nonetheless, that’s loads. There are basically 4 major choices between the 9.9 and 9.8 carbon-framed builds, every of which is accessible in EX, MX, and LX configurations. There’s a further 9.7 carbon EX mannequin, in addition to two extra reasonably priced aluminum-framed EX builds. There are far too many builds to listing right here, so take a look at the Trek web site for a whole listing of specs.
Gasoline+ Carbon
The vast majority of the Gasoline+ variants characteristic Trek’s OCLV carbon frames. All of those can be found in EX, MX, or LX configurations, with the principle variations being the forks, shocks, and droppers. Throughout the 4 construct choices, consumers can select between SRAM and Shimano wi-fi or mechanical drivetrains. The entire Gasoline+ 9.9 and 9.8 Carbon builds are available in three coloration choices: Gloss Navy Smoke/Matte Trek Black, Lichen Inexperienced/Keswick Inexperienced Splatter, and Carbon Smoke/Lithium Gray Marble.
- Gasoline+ 9.9 XO AXS: $11,500
- Gasoline+ 9.8 XT Di2: $10,000
- Gasoline+ 9.8 Eagle 90: $9,500
- Gasoline+ 9.8 XT Mechanical: $9,500
The lone carbon outlier is the Gasoline EX 9.7 ($8,000), which solely comes within the EX setup and has a lower-tier spec that features an Eagle 70 drivetrain, a Fox Rhythm 36 fork, Fox Float X Efficiency shock, and SRAM DB8 brakes.
Gasoline+ EX Alloy
In contrast to the analog Gasoline, which is obtainable in simply as many aluminum-framed builds as carbon, the Gasoline+ is available in two Alloy choices, that are bought within the EX configuration solely. The aluminum frames are made with Trek’s new low-emission aluminum, and so they are available in two coloration choices: Trek Black/Purple Flip Splatter and Matte Olive Gray/Trek Black.
- Gasoline+ EX 8 (Eagle 70): $7,000
- Gasoline+ EX 5 (Shimano Deore): $6,000
Trek Mission One MTB
As with the usual Gasoline, the brand new Gasoline+ 9.8 and 9.9 builds are included in Trek’s Mission One MTB program. That is basically a customized configurator the place consumers can choose their favourite components when buying, so the bike is ideal from day one.
Trek Gasoline+: Availability
Should you’re fascinated by a brand new Gasoline+ eMTB, you’ll be blissful to know that they’re out there now. Head to your native Trek supplier or a Trek Retailer, or examine them out on the model’s web site.