2019 Trek
X-Caliber 8
A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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| MSRP | $1,199 |
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| Weight | 29.6 lbs |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox 30 Silver TK |
| Wheels | 27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | XT, Deore |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
4'5" – 5'2"
5'0" – 5'5"
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
6'4" – 6'8"
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Nov 2017
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
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.
Jul 2016 · Alan Muldoon
The Trek looks amazing and has a decent spec, it’s just a shame the frame isn’t more trail-focused
Quality frame and spec
Fork is under sprung for frame size
| Frame | Alpha Gold Aluminum, tapered head tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack & kickstand mount, Boost141, G2 Geometry BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
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| Fork | RockShox 30 Silver, Solo Air, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, 100mm travel (13.5: 80mm travel) Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB52, 73mm |
| Headset | Semi-integrated, cartridge, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, 7 degree, Blendr compatible |
| Handlebar | Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width (13.5: 690mm width) |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada |
| Seatpost | Bontrager alloy, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, 12mm offset Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | VP-536 nylon platform |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT M781, Shadow |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore M617 |
| Crank | Race Face Ride, 36/22 |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore M6000, 10 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50, 11-36, 10 speed |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Bontrager Kovee 28-hole Tubeless Ready, tubeless rim strips and valves sold separately |
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| Front Hub | Formula DC20 LW alloy |
| Rear Hub | Formula DC2241, Boost141 |
| Tires | Bontrager XR2, 29x2.20˝ (13.5 & 15.5: 27.5x2.20˝) |
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