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Procaliber 6
A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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$1,889| Weight | 27.3 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Gold RL |
| Wheels | 27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Trek Procaliber is a lightweight cross-country bike praised for its stiff, accurate frame and innovative IsoSpeed technology, which enhances comfort on rough trails. However, its performance is mixed, with some reviewers noting issues with steering precision and the effectiveness of the IsoSpeed system being limited to seated riding. The bike excels in efficiency and climbing, thanks to its SRAM Eagle groupset, but some components like the tyres and fork stiffness have been points of criticism.
Lightweight and stiff frame
Innovative IsoSpeed technology for enhanced comfort
Efficient SRAM Eagle groupset for climbing
Quality fork and accurate tracking
Internal cable routing and Di2 compatibility
IsoSpeed benefits limited to seated riding
Poor steering precision in some models
Soft carbon wheels and frame affect handling
Some components like tyres and fork stiffness criticized
The accurate-tracking frame and quality fork mean you can drive the front end hard, once you’re used to the bar.
BikeRadarThe Procaliber with its fancy IsoSpeed is a clever approach to providing comfort in the otherwise harsh world of racing hardtails.
Flow Mountain BikeDespite not being as stiff as the Trek Crockett 7 Disc cyclocross bike, the Procaliber 9.9 SL sprints swiftly when accelerating.
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Mar 2019 · Guy Kesteven
Accurate, versatile frame with a great spec, but bar and IsoSpeed bounce won’t suit everyone
Stiff, accurate frame
Dropper and bigger-tyre friendly
Judy fork and Eagle gears
Shock-shrugging IsoSpeed
IsoSpeed takes a wallop to start moving and then a while to stop
Backswept bar and seat tube won’t suit all
Surprisingly slow tyres
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.
Nov 2017 · MBA Action
Trek takes their IsoSpeed Decoupler and builds it into a more affordable aluminum frame.
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.
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 | Alpha Platinum Aluminum, IsoSpeed, E2 tapered head tube, internal derailleur routing, balanced post mount brake, PF92, Boost148, G2 Geometry on 29ers BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
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| Fork | RockShox Recon Gold RL, Solo Air, remote lockout, fast black uppers, E2 tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, Boost110, 100mm travel (13.5: 80mm travel) Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | PF92 |
| Headset | FSA IS-2, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, 7 degree |
| Handlebar | Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Bontrager alloy, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, 8mm offset Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Grips | Bontrager Race Lite, lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT M8000, Shadow Plus |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7020 |
| Crank | Race Face Aeffect, 36/26 |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX M7000, 11 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7000, 11-42, 11 speed |
| Chain | KMC X11-1 |
| Brakes | Shimano M425 hydraulic disc Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Bontrager Duster Elite Tubeless Ready 28-hole, tubeless strips and valves sold separately |
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| Front Hub | Bontrager sealed bearing, alloy axle, centerlock, Boost110 |
| Rear Hub | Bontrager sealed bearing, centerlock, Boost148 |
| Tires | Bontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, 120 tpi, aramid bead, 29x2.20˝ (13.5 & 15.5: 27.5x2.20˝) |
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Last updated February 15
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