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Procaliber 9.8 SL
A 27.5″ / 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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$4,799| Weight | 21.8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox SID |
| Wheels | 27.5″ / 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | X01, X1 |
| Brakes | SRAM Level TLM Hydraulic Disc |
5'0" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'3"
5'9" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
🐐 Estimated
Summary
The Trek Procaliber is a cross-country bike that excels with its IsoSpeed decoupler, providing a more compliant ride, especially when seated. It's praised for its lightweight construction, efficient power transfer, and modern XC geometry, though some note limitations in steering precision and the effectiveness of IsoSpeed when standing. The bike is often compared to the Trek Superfly and BMC Teamelite for its performance in the cross-country category.
IsoSpeed decoupler for added comfort
Lightweight and efficient power transfer
Modern XC geometry
IsoSpeed benefits limited to seated riding
Poor steering precision in some models
Mixed opinions on tire performance
The Procaliber with its fancy IsoSpeed is a clever approach to providing comfort in the otherwise harsh world of racing hardtails.
Flow Mountain BikeIt’ll also blur the lines between choosing a dually or hardtail, because when it comes down to it, if the terrain suits a hardtail nothing beats a carbon 29er when you’re really hammering on the pedals.
Flow Mountain BikeUnfortunately the killer looks and many clever details don’t make up for the poor steering precision of the Trek Procaliber 9.9 SL.
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Dec 2017 · Robin Schmitt
How does a pro-level mountain bike from the XC World Cup compete against a gravel bike? We tested the Trek Procaliber 9.9 SL Race Shop Limited to find out.
Oct 2016 · Wil Barrett
What did Olly think of the Trek Procaliber in the Flat Out Race Bike Group Test? Read his review in full here!
Jul 2016
What is it? The Procaliber 9.8 SL comes from a three-tiered lineup of carbon hardtails, Trek’s premium cross country race bike. Used by the Trek Factory team including Aussie champs Bec Henderson and Dan McConnell this frame has been widely accepted in the racing community. The Procaliber uses Trek’s Smart Wheel Size arrangement, meaning the …
IsoSpeed is successful in taking the sting out of the trail when seated.
Stunning frame construction.
Lightweight parts.
Not to be confused as a suspension bike, it's still a hardtail.
Jan 2016 · McCoy
The Procaliber will give you all the efficiency and fun that you need
Jul 2015 · Alex Evans
The frame also features Trek’s new Control Freak cable management system, allowing internal cable and dropper post compatibility.
Jul 2015 · Trev Worsey
XC race bikes are traditionally an acquired taste, steep, uncompromising and brutally efficient. Any thoughts of comfort and fun are secondary to milking out every watt of energy from a rider who resembles nothing more than a huge set of lungs and set of shaved muscular legs. So imagine our surprise when we took to […]
Jul 2015 · Matt Phillips
Three new mountain bikes get a Boost
Jul 2015 · Jeroen Tiggelman
Turning its focus on its cross-country racing bikes, Trek made some significant changes to its XC line. Most notable is the introduction of the Isospeed coupler in to the Procaliber hardtail line. - Mtbr.com
| Frame | Super Light OCLV Mountain Carbon, IsoSpeed, E2 tapered head tube, MicroTruss, Control Freak internal routing, balanced post mount brake, PF92, Boost148 & G2 Geometry on 29ers BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
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| Fork | RockShox SID RL, Solo Air, Motion Control DNA damper, remote lockout, E2 tapered steerer, Boost110, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | PF92 |
| Headset | Integrated, cartridge bearing, sealed, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom |
| Stem | Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, 7 degree. Blendr compatible |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Race X Lite, OCLV Carbon, 31.8mm, 5mm rise |
| Saddle | Bontrager Montrose Elite, hollow titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Pro, OCLV Carbon, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, 5mm offset Type: Rigid |
| Grips | ESI Chunky |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Carbon, Roller Bearing Clutch |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM X1 Carbon, 32T Direct Mount X-Sync |
| Shifters | SRAM X1, 11 speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1175, 10-42, 11 speed |
| Chain | SRAM PC-X1 |
| Brakes | SRAM Level TLM hydraulic disc Type: SRAM Level TLM Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Bontrager Kovee Pro, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear (15.5: 142x12 rear) (tubeless strips and valves included) |
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| Tires | Bontrager XR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, 120 tpi, aramid bead, 29x2.20" (15.5: 27.5x2.20") |
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Last updated July 21
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