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Procaliber 9.8 SL
A 27.5″ / 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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$4,499| Weight | 22.1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox SID |
| Wheels | 27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Truvativ Stylo Carbon, GX Eagle |
| 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 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.
Gran Fondo MagazineFeedback?
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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 17.5˝ and larger sizes BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
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| Fork | RockShox SID RL, Solo Air, Motion Control remote lockout, E2 tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, Boost110, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | PF92 |
| Headset | FSA IS-2, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom |
| Stem | Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, 7 degree |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Race X Lite, OCLV Carbon, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width |
| Saddle | Bontrager Montrose Elite, hollow titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Pro, OCLV Carbon, 31.6mm, 5mm offset Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Grips | ESI Chunky |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle, Roller Bearing Clutch |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM Stylo Carbon Eagle, 32T |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1275, 10-50, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Level TLM hydraulic disc Type: SRAM Level TLM Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Bontrager Kovee Elite 23, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear (15.5˝: 142x12 rear), tubeless strips included, valves sold separately |
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| Tires | Bontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, 120 tpi, aramid bead, 29x2.20˝ (15.5: 27.5x2.20˝) |
First added February 15
Last updated February 15
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