2020 Bombtrack
Cale
A 27.5″ steel frame hardtail trail bike with high-end components.
| Frame | Steel |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 120mm |
| Fork | MRP Ribbon SL |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
🐐 Estimated
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Aug 2021 · Lucas Winzenburg
We recently took a Bombtrack Cale and Cale AL to Italy to see how they'd hold up to a week of bikepacking in the Dolomites. Here's the full review...
Versatile, burly steel frame that can handle some serious chonk
Bikepacking-friendly with lots of mounts throughout
GX Eagle drivetrain offers wide range and low granny gear
Strikes a great balance between trail shredder and loaded bikepacking rig
Sensible build kit won’t need much upgrading
Lots of mounts to extend carrying capacity
No lock-out on the suspension fork is not ideal for mixed bikepacking routes
No size small for shorter riders
Stock grips and saddle aren’t particularly comfortable at this price point
Only two sizes, at least for now
Relatively pricey point of entry for a complete hardtail
Bold colors and graphics won’t be for everyone
May 2021 · Will Poole
A versatile hardtail that's ready for adventure
The potential versatility of the Cale really is its standout feature
That versatility possibly comes at the expense of all-out performance
Aug 2019
Bombtrack's new steel Cale mountain bike takes backcountry riding to new adventures on a trail & bikepacking ready hardtail with 120mm fork & modern geo...
| Frame | 4130 double butted crmo tubing, with cage, rack and fender mounts, replaceable hanger, boost spacing, stealth dropper ready, 73 mm BSA shell BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.8" |
|---|---|
| Fork | MRP Ribbon SL suspension fork, 120 mm travel, 1.1/2" - 1.1/8" tapered steerer Travel: 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 73 mm |
| Headset | FSA ORBIT ITA sealed semi integrated / external aheadset, 1.1/2" - 1.1/8" |
| Stem | BOMBTRACK CHASE forged aluminum stem, 35 mm clamping diameter |
| Handlebar | BOMBTRACK ILLUSION flat bar, 6061-T6 aluminum, 35 mm clamping diameter, 8° backsweep, 6° upsweep, 18 mm rise |
| Saddle | BOMBTRACK ORIGIN saddle |
| Seatpost | KS E30i dropper seatpost, 30.9 mm, 150 mm travel, 485 mm length Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | - |
| Grips | BOMBTRACK RETURN 135 mm grips |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX EAGLE rear derailleur, clutch, long cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | - |
| Crank | SRAM DESCENDANT aluminum crank, Boost DUB, SRAM GX EAGLE aluminum, narrow-wide, 30T, 1/2" x 11/128" |
| Shifters | SRAM GX-EAGLE 12-speed trigger shifter |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1275 EAGLE 12-speed cassette, 10-50T |
| Chain | SRAM GX EAGLE chain, 1/2" x 11/128", 118L |
| Brakes | MAGURA TRAIL SPORT 4 piston front, 2 piston rear with 180 mm rotors Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: WTB ST i45 double wall, TCS 2.0, 32h, Rear: WTB ST i40 double wall, TCS 2.0, 32h |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Front: BOMBTRACK TRAIL sealed hub, 6-bolt disc, 15 x 110 mm thru-axle, Rear: BOMBTRACK TRAIL sealed hub, XD driver, 6-bolt disc, 12 x 148 mm thru-axle |
| Rear Hub | Front: BOMBTRACK TRAIL sealed hub, 6-bolt disc, 15 x 110 mm thru-axle, Rear: BOMBTRACK TRAIL sealed hub, XD driver, 6-bolt disc, 12 x 148 mm thru-axle |
| Tires | Front: WTB VIGILANTE TCS TOUGH HIGH GRIP folding tire, 27.5" x 2.8", Rear: WTB VIGILANTE TCS TOUGH FAST ROLLING folding tire, 27.5" x 2.8" |
| Lights | - |
|---|---|
| Fenders | - |
| Racks | - |
Last updated March 9
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