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2014 Trek

X-Caliber 8 E

A 29″ aluminum frame crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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FrameAluminum
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 10
GroupsetSLX, Deore
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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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)

33 mph

X-Caliber 8 E

27 mph

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Trek X-Caliber 8 review

Dec 2014 · David Rome

With ride handling that defies its price point, the X-Caliber remains a top pick for anyone seeking a proper starter mountain bike

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MBR
Trek X-Caliber 7 Review - MBR

Jun 2014 · Alan Muldoon

Read the full review of the Trek X-Caliber 7.

Highs
  • Top quality frame and good range of sizes

Lows
  • Saddle won't go low enough

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Specs
Build
Frame

Alpha Gold Aluminum w/semi-integrated head tube, mechanically formed & butted tubing, race geometry, internal front derailleur routing, G2 Geometry

Headset

1-1/8" threadless, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings

Stem

Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm, 7 degree

Handlebar

Bontrager Low Riser, 31.8mm, 15mm rise

Saddle

Bontrager Evoke 1.5

Seatpost

Bontrager SSR, 27.2mm, 12mm offset

TypeRigid

Pedals

Wellgo nylon platform

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX Shadow

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Crank

Shimano M522, 42/32/24

Shifters

Shimano Deore, 10 speed

Cassette

Shimano HG62 11-36, 10 speed

Brakes

Shimano M395 hydraulic disc brakes

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Shimano RM66 center lock alloy hubs w/Bontrager AT-650 32-hole double-walled rims

Tires

Bontrager XR1, 29x2.20"

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