2020 Trek
X-Caliber 8
A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$1,199| Weight | 29.6 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox 30 Silver TK |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | SX Eagle |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
4'5" – 5'2"
5'0" – 5'6"
5'3" – 5'8"
5'5" – 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.
| Frame | Alpha Gold Aluminum, tapered head tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack & kickstand mount, Boost141, 5mm QR BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.8" |
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| Fork | Size: XS, RockShox 30 Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, tapered steerer, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel; Size: S, RockShox 30 Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, tapered steerer, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, RockShox 30 Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, tapered steerer, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Truvativ Powerspline, 73mm, threaded cartridge, 118mm spindle |
| Headset | Semi-integrated, loose ball bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom |
| Stem | Size: XS, S, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: M/L, L, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: XL, XXL, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length |
| Handlebar | Size: XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width |
| Seatpost | Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 360mm length; Size: M/L, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | VP-536 nylon platform |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle |
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| Crank | Size: XS, S, SRAM SX Eagle, GXP, 30T steel ring, Boost, 170mm length; Size: M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, SRAM SX Eagle, GXP, 30T steel ring, Boost, 175mm length |
| Shifters | SRAM SX Eagle, 12 speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle, 12 speed |
| Brakes | Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Size: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23mm width, presta valve; Size: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 32-hole, 23mm width, presta valve |
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| Spokes | 14g, stainless steel, black |
| Front Hub | Formula DC-20 LW, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR |
| Rear Hub | Formula DC-2241, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, Boost141, 5mm QR |
| Tires | Size: XS, S, Bontrager XR3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.20''; Size: M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XR3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.20'' |
| Disc Rotors | Size: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT26, 160mm, 6-bolt; Size: L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT26, 180mm, 6-bolt |
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