Trek 2022 Carbon Rail 9.8 And 9.9 Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

2022 CARBON RAIL 9.8 AND 9.9
SERVICE MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
Rev 1 April 2022

Contents

Safety

WARNING
Tighten hardware properly
Always tighten hardware to the specified torque.
Over-tightening hardware could deform or break the hardware or components. Under-tightening hardware could cause hardware or components to become loose.
Either situation could damage the bicycle and result in injury to the rider.
WARNING
Re-apply threadlocker
All reused-fasteners with a pre-applied threadlocker must be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol and have new threadlocker applied before re-assembly. If a threadlocker is not applied, the fasteners may loosen, which could damage the bicycle and result in injury  to the rider.

Legend

	Apply grease
	Do not apply grease
	Apply threadlocker
	Torque
	Hex tool size
	Torx tool
	Drift size
	Zip tie

Headset with Knock Block

Notice: If the Knock Block chip is removed, the Knock Block replacement chip must be installed in its place.

Dérailleur hanger

Tools

• 8 mm hex tool
• Torque wrench (left-hand thread) with 8 mm hex bit

WARNING
Do not apply grease to the derailleur hanger or bolt. Only apply grease to the thru axle.
This bicycle frame is designed to use a Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH).
NOTICE: The thru axle must be compatible with a UDH and must be M12x1.0 with a 12.7 mm thread.
NOTICE: The washer is frame-specific. Install only the washer compatible with your frame.
NOTICE: Do not over-tighten. Over-tightening the bolt could cause the hanger to break.
For additional information about the UDH, refer to the SRAM user manual at www.sram.com.

Active Braking Pivot (ABP)

Rocker pivot and seat stay

Adjust the geometry

Flip the Mino link in the seatstay pivot to change the bike’s geometry to fit your riding style or the terrain.
Notice: If using a 29″ wheel up front and a 27.5″ wheel in the back, the minolink must be in the high position.
Steeper head tube angle

• Pulls in the front fork for quicker steering
• Raises the bottom bracket for improved climbing

Slacker head tube angle

• Pushes the head tube angle back 0.5° and pushes out the front fork for slower steering that is more stable at high speed
• Lowers the bottom bracket up to 9 mm for more stability

Tools

• 5 mm hex tool

1. With the bike on the ground, loosen and remove one Mino Link chip.
2. Loosen and remove the other Mino Link chip.
3. Position the bike:
   Mino Link high: Lift the bike by the seat tube. This will pull the rear triangle up and forward.
   Mino Link low: With the chips removed, gravity will pull the rear triangle down and back.
4. Place one Mino Link chip into the desired position. Slightly tighten the Mino Link bolt.
5. Install the other Mino Link chip into the same position. Slightly tighten the Mino Link bolt.
6. Torque both Mino Link bolts to 17Nm.

Main pivot and chainstay

Shock mounts

Tools

• Bearing press, 10×19 drift
• 5mm and 6mm hex wrenches
• Torque wrench with 5mm and 6mm hex bits

1. Standard upper shock mount bolt and end cap – 5258209
2. Bearings – W293466
3. Spacers – W529969
4. Standard lower shock mount bolts – 5258210
5. Thru shaft shock mount bolts – W600630

Cable Routing

1.  Dropper post
2. Display to remote
3. Derailleur
4. Rear brake
5. Display to drive unit
6. Front light (aftermarket option)
7. Speed sensor
8. Battery power
9. Flat head screws – W532763
10. Cable guides – W519232
11. Cable exit grommets – W5255861
12. Countersink screw – W524884
13. Grommet – W543605
14. Speed sensor chainstay plug – W587873
15. Speed sensor – 5284750

Zip tie

Frame guards

1. Seatstay guard – W5255862
2. Chainstay guard – W587594
3. Screws (S and M frames only) – W596821
4. Bolts (L and XL frames only) – W549307
5. Cage spacer (S and M frames only) – W5256157
6. Down tube guard – W590604
7. Drive unit guard – W5253938
8. Screws – W549305

Adhesive guards
Use isopropyl alcohol to clean the frame surface where the chainstay (2) and seatstay guards (1) attach. Wait for the alcohol to dry before applying the guards.
Notice: Do not clean the entire frame with isopropyl alcohol. Isopropyl alcohol could damage the paint.

Drive system

Service technicians: Refer to your Bosch e-bike service
information. Bike owners: Contact your local Trek retailer.Search trekbikes.com to find the colour-matched part for your bike.
RIB systemSpecifications

Chainline (1x only)

• Boost hub with offset chainring.

Chainring (1x only)

• 34T only

Rear brake mount

Maximum tyre size
Notice: Measurements of actual tyres may vary. Always verify there is sufficient clearance between the tyre and the frame. Improper tyre size could damage the bicycle frame. Trek recommends 6 mm clearance above and on the sides of the tyre.

Water bottle fit on small frames
Rail 9.8: Use Bontrager Voda 15 bottle
9.9 with AirWiz: There is not enough clearance to fit a water bottle.

Seat post
WARNING
Always follow the seat post manufacturer’s minimum insertion recommendation. Failure to follow the recommendation could cause damage to the seatpost and result in injury to the rider.

*Follow the seatpost manufacturer’s guidelines.
Kickstand mount

• Requires kickstand mounting bracket W581379 and two M6x1.0x25 mm bolts

Suspension

The first step in suspension setup is to determine the sag. All other settings should be adjusted after determining the sag.
Refer to the suspension setup card included with your bike or the suspension calculator at Trekbikes.com/suspension-calculator.
For recommended rebound settings refer to the suspension calculator at Trekbikes.com/suspension-calculator.

Fork
WARNING
Exceeding the recommended maximum fork length could damage the bicycle and result in injury to the rider.

Shock

References

• Rocky Mountain
• Trek Bikes - The world's best bikes and cycling gear - Trek Bikes
• Trek Suspension Calculator - Trek Bikes
• SRAM