{"id":16314,"date":"2017-11-07T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-11-07T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2017\/11\/07\/30-years-of-mtb-innovation-drives-design-of-trek39s-all-new-powerfly-e-mtb-models-r6971\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T06:19:34","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T06:19:34","slug":"30-years-of-mtb-innovation-drives-design-of-trek39s-all-new-powerfly-e-mtb-models-r6971","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/30-years-of-mtb-innovation-drives-design-of-trek39s-all-new-powerfly-e-mtb-models-r6971\/","title":{"rendered":"30 years of MTB innovation drives design of Trek&#8217;s all-new Powerfly e-MTB models"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The NEW <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trekbikes.com\/za\/en_ZA\/bikes\/mountain-bikes\/electric-mountain-bikes\/c\/B512\/?utm_source=BikeHub&amp;utm_medium=ZA_PR&amp;utm_campaign=EMTB&amp;utm_content=Range\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Powerfly e-MTB<\/a> expands your boundaries. Powerfly is all about possibility &#8211; perfect for those who want to climb for a bit longer, adventure a bit further or keep up with the racing snakes on the single track.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-75064800-1509962471.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"1085971\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1085971\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-58780-0-75064800-1509962471.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-75064800-1509962471.jpeg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Trek&#8217;s flagship e-MTB is the result of 30+ years of mountain bike innovation and leadership, with every detail informed by Trek&#8217;s rich heritage of designing, developing, and building the finest bikes for the trail. Powerfly is a mountain bike first. It rides like a mountain bike because it is one, with advanced frame and suspension technologies that only Trek can offer.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Powerful Bosch motor and Purion display<\/h2>\n<p>At the heart of the all-new Powerfly is a 250-watt off-road specific Bosch Performance CX motor with 75Nm of torque. The low-profile Purion display makes it easy to adjust the assistance level on the fly, and it also features an all-new e-MTB mode that automatically adjusts to the terrain to optimise the level of assistance.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-27842400-1509962953.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"1085990\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1085990\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-58780-0-27842400-1509962953.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-27842400-1509962953.jpeg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 gap-4\">\n<div style=\"width:100%;padding:2px;vertical-align:top;\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-44356800-1509962565.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"1085973\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1085973\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-58780-0-44356800-1509962565.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-44356800-1509962565.jpeg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"width:100%;padding:2px;vertical-align:top;\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-15976100-1509962567.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"1085974\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1085974\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-58780-0-15976100-1509962567.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-15976100-1509962567.jpeg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Built for the trail<\/h2>\n<p>Each Powerfly model carries forward Trek&#8217;s legacy of mountain bike innovation and ride quality, and is equipped with the same advanced frame and suspension technologies found on Trek mountain bikes. All Powerfly models are built from Alpha Platinum Aluminum and feature Boost148\/110 hub spacing for stiff, strong wheels that can handle the extra power provided by the motor.<\/p>\n<p>Full-suspension Powerfly models feature Trek\u2019s patented Active Braking Pivot suspension layout for maximum control in every situation. Full-suspension models also get extra frame stiffness thanks to Trek\u2019s exclusive Straight Shot downtube with Knock Block frame defense.<\/p>\n<p>Select Powerfly models include maximum pedal-assist performance with specific e-MTB drivetrains, forks, and brakes.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-15386900-1509962975.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1085992\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1085992\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-58780-0-15386900-1509962975.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-15386900-1509962975.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">More riders, more adventure<\/h2>\n<p>Powerfly e-MTBs make the exhilaration of mountain biking more accessible to a wider audience, placing fun at the forefront of the experience and making climbs just as thrilling as flats and descents. With a full line of full-suspension and hardtail models, there\u2019s a Powerfly for every off-road rider.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-64693100-1509967261.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1086115\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1086115\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-58780-0-64693100-1509967261.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-64693100-1509967261.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trekbikes.com\/za\/en_ZA\/bikes\/mountain-bikes\/electric-mountain-bikes\/powerfly-fs\/powerfly-9-fs-plus\/p\/2930600-2018\/?colorCode=grey_black&amp;utm_source=BikeHub&amp;utm_medium=ZA_PR&amp;utm_campaign=EMTB&amp;utm_content=PF9FS\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"italic text-sm text-slate-500 block mt-1 mb-4\">Powerfly Full Suspension 9<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"col-span-4\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-13275400-1509966855.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"1086107\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1086107\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-58780-0-13275400-1509966855.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-13275400-1509966855.jpeg\" title=\"\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trekbikes.com\/za\/en_ZA\/bikes\/mountain-bikes\/electric-mountain-bikes\/powerfly-fs\/powerfly-7-fs-plus\/p\/2932700-2018\/?colorCode=black_grey&amp;utm_source=BikeHub&amp;utm_medium=ZA_PR&amp;utm_campaign=EMTB&amp;utm_content=PF7\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"italic text-sm text-slate-500 block mt-1 mb-4\">Powerfly Full Suspension 7<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-4\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-53570000-1509966852.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"1086104\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1086104\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-58780-0-53570000-1509966852.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-53570000-1509966852.jpeg\" title=\"\"><\/a><span class=\"italic text-sm text-slate-500 block mt-1 mb-4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trekbikes.com\/za\/en_ZA\/bikes\/mountain-bikes\/electric-mountain-bikes\/powerfly\/powerfly-5\/p\/2914600-2018\/?colorCode=grey_black\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Powerfly 5 Hardtail<\/a><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-4\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-31192400-1509966854.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"1086106\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1086106\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-58780-0-31192400-1509966854.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-31192400-1509966854.jpeg\" title=\"\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trekbikes.com\/za\/en_ZA\/bikes\/mountain-bikes\/electric-mountain-bikes\/c\/B512\/?utm_source=BikeHub&amp;utm_medium=ZA_PR&amp;utm_campaign=EMTB&amp;utm_content=Range\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"italic text-sm text-slate-500 block mt-1 mb-4\">Powerfly 5 Full Suspension<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Make more possible with Powerfly this summer. The Powerfly range is competitively priced starting with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trekbikes.com\/za\/en_ZA\/bikes\/mountain-bikes\/electric-mountain-bikes\/powerfly\/powerfly-5\/p\/2914600-2018\/?colorCode=grey_black\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Powerfly 5 Hardtail<\/a> at R55,999; the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trekbikes.com\/za\/en_ZA\/bikes\/mountain-bikes\/electric-mountain-bikes\/c\/B512\/?utm_source=BikeHub&amp;utm_medium=ZA_PR&amp;utm_campaign=EMTB&amp;utm_content=Range\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Powerfly 5 Full Suspension<\/a> at R67,999, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trekbikes.com\/za\/en_ZA\/bikes\/mountain-bikes\/electric-mountain-bikes\/powerfly-fs\/powerfly-7-fs-plus\/p\/2932700-2018\/?colorCode=black_grey&amp;utm_source=BikeHub&amp;utm_medium=ZA_PR&amp;utm_campaign=EMTB&amp;utm_content=PF7\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Powerfly Full Suspension 7<\/a> at R76,999 and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trekbikes.com\/za\/en_ZA\/bikes\/mountain-bikes\/electric-mountain-bikes\/powerfly-fs\/powerfly-9-fs-plus\/p\/2930600-2018\/?colorCode=grey_black&amp;utm_source=BikeHub&amp;utm_medium=ZA_PR&amp;utm_campaign=EMTB&amp;utm_content=PF9FS\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Powerfly Full Suspension 9<\/a> at R85,999, available in store now.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-slate-100 p-5\">\n<strong>Seize the day \u2026 test-ride a Powerfly today<\/strong> at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trekbikes.com\/za\/en_ZA\/store-finder\/?utm_source=BikeHub&amp;utm_medium=ZA_PR&amp;utm_campaign=EMTB&amp;utm_content=Stores\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Trek e-bike retailer<\/a>.\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The NEW Powerfly e-MTB expands your boundaries. Powerfly is all about possibility &#8211; perfect for those who want to climb for a bit longer, adventure a bit further or keep up with the racing snakes on the single track. Trek&#8217;s flagship e-MTB is the result of 30+ years of mountain bike innovation and leadership, with [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":33293,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[40,381,753],"featured_location":[],"class_list":["post-16314","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-promotions","tag-trek","tag-trek-bicycles","tag-trek-powerfly"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16314","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16314"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16314\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/33293"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16314"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16314"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16314"},{"taxonomy":"featured_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/featured_location?post=16314"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}