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2022 Calibre

Rake 29

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 9
GroupsetAlivio
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Rake 29
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

28 mph

Rake 29

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Calibre Rake 29 review

Sep 2023 · Nick Clark

Calibre's revived Rake competes with bikes twice its price

Highs

  • Incredibly good value

  • Versatile features

  • Playful handling

Lows

  • A comfier saddle and thru-axles would be an improvement

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MBR
Calibre Rake review - MBR

Jun 2019 · Alan Muldoon

Though all of the bikes in the sub £500 category L, the Calibre Rake is by far the biggest; and not simply because it has 29in wheels and meaty WTB tyres.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Alu 6061 29", 135 QR, Post-mount disc, 44mm headtube

Fork

RockShox FS-Jusy TK 29 QR, Rebound adjust, 100mm travel

Travel: 100mm

Bottom Bracket

Square taper 73mm

Headset

Semi-integrated, ZS44

Stem

Calibre Trail, 31.8mm clamp, 45mm extension

Handlebar

Calibre Trail, 780mm wide

Saddle

Calibre Trail

Pedals

Flat Pedals

Grips

Calibre Trail, Single lock-on, soft compound, integrated bar end

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Alivio 9 speed direct mount

Front Derailleur

Shimano Dual pull 34.9 - 31.8 / 36-14T

Crank

Calibre 175mm 22x36T

Shifters

Shimano Alivio 9 speed for 2x9

Cassette

Shimano 9 speed Acera 11-36t

Chain

KMC X9

Brakes

Front: Clarks M2 Hydraulic disc, Rear: Clarks M2 Hydraulic disc

Type: Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

29”, 25mm wide, 32h, alu double wall

Front Hub

Alu, black, 36h, 6 bolt disc, 100mm QR

Rear Hub

Alu, black, 36h, 6 bolt disc, 135 QR

Tires

WTB Trail Boss Comp 29” x 2.25”

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