Are e-bikes legal in Tasmania?

Yes. All pedal-assist e-bikes up to 250W and 25 km/h assistance are legal in Tasmania.

How far can an e-bike go in Hobart?

Most riders get 50–120 km depending on hills, wind, weight and mode. Larger 600–800Wh batteries provide excellent range for local terrain.

What mountain bike is best for Tasmanian trails?

Trail and enduro bikes with 140–170mm travel and strong 4-piston brakes are ideal for Meehan Range, Glenorchy and Derby.

How often should I service my bike?

We recommend servicing every 6 months or 500 km, with more frequent checks for e-MTBs or heavily ridden bikes.

Do you service Bosch and Shimano e-bikes?

Yes. We perform diagnostics, firmware updates and battery checks on Bosch, Shimano and other major e-bike systems.

What size bike do I need?

Bike size depends on height, reach and riding style. Visit Ride Bellerive for an in-store measurement and professional fit.

Trek Rail+ 8 Gen 5

$9,499.95 $8,499.95 Save $1,000.00

🟢 In Stock – Usually ready for immediate pick up at Ride Bellerive

Colour

Dark Star

Size

Small

Medium

Large

XL

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Trek Rail+ 8 Gen 5

Big Power. Big Travel. Built for Big Trails.

The Trek Rail+ 8 Gen 5 is Trek’s newest long-travel electric mountain bike, built for riders who want to climb faster, descend harder and ride further into the Tasmanian backcountry. With the powerful Bosch Performance Line CX motor, massive 800Wh battery, and proven 160mm trail geometry, the Rail+ turns the biggest days on the trail into the most fun ones.

From the rocky descents of Meehan Range to the flowing berms of Maydena Bike Park, the Rail+ 8 delivers the power, suspension and control to ride more laps and push deeper into the mountains.

Why Hobart Riders Love the Rail+

Serious Climbing Power
The latest Bosch Performance Line CX motor (85Nm) delivers smooth but powerful assistance for grinding up fire roads, steep tech climbs and those long access roads that normally drain the legs.

Massive 800Wh Battery
Ride longer adventures without range anxiety. The new larger battery means more laps, more distance and fewer worries about heading home early.

Built for Real Trails
With 160mm front and rear suspension, the Rail+ is ready for rocky Tassie descents, roots, drops and the fast lines at Maydena.

Confidence Geometry
Long, stable and planted when the speed picks up, but still agile enough for tight corners and technical trail sections.

Trail-Ready Spec

Frame
Alpha Platinum Aluminium frame with integrated removable battery

Motor
Bosch Performance Line CX (85Nm)

Battery
Bosch PowerTube 800Wh

Fork
RockShox ZEB Select, 160mm travel

Shock
RockShox Deluxe Select+

Drivetrain
SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed

Brakes
4-piston hydraulic disc brakes for serious stopping power

Wheels
29er wheels for speed and rollover

Dropper Post
Internal dropper for fast descending and technical terrain

Testimonials

The team at Ride Bellerive were super helpful.
Got us setup on some awesome Merida Mountain Bikes. Great service, really friendly, highly recommend them.
Andrew C

Recently got in touch with these guys for a part I wanted to purchase. They were friendly and courteous throughout. Given the nature of my query/purchase, I spoke with Ben, Simon and Titch who were all great and progressed my query for me. Great service!
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