2019 · TrekX-Caliber 9
A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components. Compare the full range
| MSRP | $1,659 |
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| Weight | 29.0 lbs |
| Suspension | Hardtail |
| Travel | 100mm front |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | RockShox Judy Silver TK |
| Wheels | 27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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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. Learn more
used for climbing
X-Caliber 9
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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 Judy Silver TK, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, Turnkey damper with remote lockout, tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, Boost110, 100mm travel (13.5: 80mm travel) Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB52, 73mm |
| Headset | Sealed 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 |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT M8000, Shadow Plus |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7020 |
| Crank | Shimano SLX M7000, 36/26 |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX M7000, 11 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7000, 11-42, 11 speed |
| Chain | KMC X11-1 |
| Brakes | Shimano MT400 hydraulic disc |
| Rims | Bontrager Kovee 28-hole Tubeless Ready, tubeless rim strips and valves sold separately |
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| Front Hub | Bontrager sealed bearing, alloy axle, Boost110 |
| Rear Hub | Formula DC2641 sealed bearing, Boost141 |
| Tires | Bontrager XR2, 29x2.20˝ (13.5 & 15.5: 27.5x2.20˝) |