New Trek Powerfly FS 2021 – introducing Trek’s brand new tour-oriented allrounder with the new Bosch Performance CX motor

Trek have just released their Powerfly FS, a brand-new bike aimed at eBikers with a penchant for touring. With a 4th-generation Bosch Performance Line CX motor and 120/100 mm travel (f/r), the Powerfly FS was designed to suit a wide range of applications, from daily commutes to epic trail adventurers.

The Trek Powerfly has been an integral part of Trek’s eBike portfolio for several years now. The LT version (Long Travel) was replaced last year with the new Trek Rail, which already came with a 4th generation Bosch Performance Line CX motor. Tour-oriented eBikers, however, had to make due with the outdated FS version, which had 130 mm of travel and, unfortunately, still the old Bosch motor. With the new Powerfly FS 202, Trek are addressing the touring segment more specifically, while maintaining the Rail model as part of their trail-bike segment. The new Trek Powerfly FS 2021 starts at € 3,898 and is now available from your trusted Trek dealer.

New motor in a new frame

Hardcore Trek fans have a reason to celebrate. Finally, the Powerfly FS, which still had an old Bosch motor last year, is available with the latest 4th generation Performance CX drive. To make it compatible with the new motor, Trek redesigned the frame platform of the Powerfly FS 2021 from scratch. The engineers moved the shock behind the seat tube and adjusted the travel of the whole bike, with 120 mm at the front and 100 mm out back. The fully integrated 625Wh battery slides out of the frame sideways, without the need of tools. As its predecessor, the battery can be charged both on and off the bike and features a very clever carrying handle on the top of the housing.

From trail adventurers to everyday commuters – all spec options in detail

As mentioned before, the Powerfly FS 2021 was designed to be the true all-rounder in Trek’s eBike portfolio, which explains the five different spec options. Alongside three traditional, trail-compatible models, there are two more models, which go under the name of ‘Equipped’ and were designed to suit the needs of tourers and commuters alike. They come with a front and rear mudguard, a powerful lighting system, a kickstand and a pannier rack as standard. While the Trek Powerfly FS 4 features a Bosch Purion on-board computer, all high-spec models come with a Bosch-Kiox display or Bosch SmartphoneHub. As you’d expect from Trek, all models are available in a wide range of colours.

Trek Powerfly FS 4 500W/625W

The Trek Powerfly FS can be purchased either with a 500 Wh or slightly bigger 625 Wh Bosch PowerTube battery. The larger version can be retrofitted. The Trek Powerfly FS 4 625W will be available for € 4,190.

Trek Powerfly FS 7

Trek Powerfly FS 4 Equipped

On the Equipped version, the rear mini-fender of the trail version is replaced by a full-size mudguard on both wheels. The Trek Powerfly FS Equipped also features a powerful lighting system, a pannier rack and kickstand. The pannier rack is compatible with most conventional pannier bags. Commuters and touring cyclists will particularly like the Equipped models.

Trek Powerfly FS 9 Equipped

The geometry in detail

To cover the widest possible range of applications, Trek release the Powerfly FS in 5 different spec options and just as many frame sizes – XS to XL. While the smaller XS and S sizes come with 27.5″ wheels , all other sizes feature 29″ wheels. A quick glance at the geo tab suggests an upright and thus comfortable riding position, which offers the ideal conditions for long rides – the high front-end and the slack seat angle are mainly responsible for this.

Sizes	XS	S	M	L	XL
Seat tube	368 mm	395 mm	420 mm	450 mm	500 mm
Top tube	554 mm	564 mm	589 mm	621 mm	646 mm
Head tube	140 mm	140 mm	130 mm	140 mm	140 mm
Head angle	66.5°	66.5°	66.5°	66.5°	66.5°
Seat angle	76°	76°	76°	76°	76°
BB Drop	24 mm	24 mm	39 mm	39 mm	39 mm
Wheelbase	1,170 mm	1,180 mm	1,206 mm	1,240 mm	1,265 mm
Reach	405 mm	415 mm	430 mm	460 mm	485 mm
Stack	599 mm	599 mm	637 mm	646 mm	646 mm

Trek Powerfly FS – first impressions

At last, the people at Trek rolled up their sleeves and gifted us with a brand-new version of the Powerfly FS with the latest Bosch Performance Line CX motor, which was long overdue! It took a long time, but the wait was worth it, especially for ambitious tourers and everyday commuters. We are looking forward to testing the Trek Powerfly FS and let you know if the outdated Powerfly has found a worthy successor.

More information at: trekbikes.com

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Words: Rudolf Fischer Photos: Trek