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2016 Trek

X-Caliber 7

A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame crosscountry bike with modest components.
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FrameAluminum
Wheels27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 9
GroupsetAcera
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)

31 mph

X-Caliber 7

27 mph

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Reviews
MTBR
Trek Roscoe and X-Caliber hardtails reviewed

Nov 2017 · Francis Cebedo

Trek's budget-friendly hardtails have evolved on two distinct paths, an affordable XC steed and a fun trail machine. Born out of the same frame, find out how these two bikes compare. - Mtbr.com

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off.road.cc
Trek X-Caliber 9

Apr 2017

If you're looking for a rapid handling cross-country hardtail then the X-Caliber delivers in spades, but it's a bit of a handful when the trail turns downhill thanks to steep geometry and a dated cockpit. Buyer's guide to mountain bikes - get the best MTB for you The best mountain bikes for under £1,000 - the best budget buys ridden and rated Trek launch updated 2020 X-Caliber aluminium hardtail cross-country bike The X-Caliber range is Trek's entry to their proper cross-country hardtail offerings, designed to tackle proper off-road riding rather than being a multi-sport machine.

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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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BikeRadar
Trek X-Caliber 7 review

Oct 2013 · David Rome

The name X-Caliber isn’t new to Trek, but for 2014, it will refer to an entire range of entry level 29er hardtails.

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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 on 29ers

Headset

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

Stem

Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, 7 degree, Blendr compatible

Handlebar

Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise

Saddle

Bontrager Evoke 1.5

Seatpost

Bontrager SSR, 2-bolt head, 27.2mm, 12mm offset

TypeRigid

Pedals

Wellgo nylon platform

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Acera M3000, Shadow

Front Derailleur

Shimano Acera

Crank

Shimano M3000, 40/30/22

Shifters

Shimano Acera M3000, 9 speed

Cassette

Shimano HG20, 11-34, 9 speed

Brakes

Shimano M355 hydraulic disc

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Formula alloy hubs, Bontrager AT-650 rims

Tires

Bontrager XR2, 29x2.20" front, 29x2.00" rear (Bontrager XR2, 27.5x2.20")

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