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2022 Carbon Rail 9.8 and 9.9 Headset with Knock Block Notice: If the Knock Block chip is removed, the Knock Block replacement chip must be installed in its place. Tools Upper bearing cover • 2.5mm hex tool Chip bolt — 5252161 •...
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2022 Carbon Rail 9.8 and 9.9 Derailleur hanger 15Nm Derailleur hanger Washer — W5271425 Bolt Tools • 8mm hex tool • Torque wrench (left-hand thread) with 8mm hex bit WARNING NOTICE: Do not over-tighten. Over-tightening the bolt Do not apply grease to the derailleur hanger or bolt.
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2022 Carbon Rail 9.8 and 9.9 Active Braking Pivot (ABP) 10Nm 15Nm 20x30 20x30 Tools Thru axle — W583470 • Bearing press, 20x30 drift Non-driveside dropout — W583420 • Cassette lockring • Grease Bearings — W583424 — 599911 NOTICE: The thru axle must be compatible with a UDH Dropout axle —...
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2022 Carbon Rail 9.8 and 9.9 Rocker pivot and seat stay 17Nm 19x10 21x12 17Nm 19x10 21x12 22Nm Tools Bolts — W579296 • Bearing press, 19x10 and 21x12 drifts Bearings — W529224 • 4mm and 5mm hex wrenches • Torque wrench with 4mm and 5mm hex bits Spacers —...
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2022 Carbon Rail 9.8 and 9.9 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.
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2022 Carbon Rail 9.8 and 9.9 Main pivot and chainstay 30Nm 26x17 26x17 Tools Nut — W584134 • Bearing press, 26x17 drift Spacers — W440921 • 8mm hex tool • Torque wrench with 8mm hex bit Bearings — W302025 — 599909 •...
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2022 Carbon Rail 9.8 and 9.9 Shock mounts Standard Thru shaft 17Nm 10x19 10x19 10x19 10x19 10Nm 17Nm 10x19 10x19 10x19 10x19 10Nm Tools • Bearing press, 10x19 drift • 5mm and 6mm hex wrenches • Torque wrench with 5mm and 6mm hex bits Standard upper shock mount bolt and end cap —...
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2022 Carbon Rail 9.8 and 9.9 Cable Routing Drive side Non-drive side 0.5Nm 0.5Nm Secure cables with zip ties. Dropper post cable is routed through a cable tunnel Flat head screws — W532763 Dropper post 10 Cable guides — W519232 Display to remote 11 Cable exit grommets —...
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2022 Carbon Rail 9.8 and 9.9 Frame guards 2.5Nm Notice: (5) Must be used with (3). Notice: (6) Must be installed before (8). Seatstay guard — W5255862 Adhesive guards Chainstay guard — W587594 Use isopropyl alcohol to clean the frame surface where the chainstay (2) and seatstay guards (1) attach.
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Service technicians: Refer to your Bosch e-bike service your bike. information. Bike owners: Contact your local Trek retailer. RIB system Battery connection plug — Service technicians: Alignment plate — W525805 Refer to your Bosch e-bike service information.
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Improper tire size could damage the bicycle • Requires kickstand mounting bracket W581379 and frame. Trek recommends 6mm clearance above and on two M6x1.0x25mm bolts the sides of the tire.
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2022 Carbon Rail 9.8 and 9.9 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.
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