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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    30.4 lbs29.5 lbs
    4.2
    4.2
    4.2
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Judy Silver TKRockShox JudyRockShox Judy Silver TK
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    29″29″ / 29″29″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    NX Eagle, Truvativ StyloSX EagleXT, SLX
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    orbea.com

    trekbikes.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Orbea ALMA H20-EAGLE 27.5, Trek X-Caliber 8, and Trek X-Caliber 9 are all aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bikes. The ALMA H20-EAGLE 27.5 has 29″ aluminum wheels and better components, while the X-Caliber 8 has a better fork.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2020 ALMA H20-EAGLE 27.5
    2021 X-Caliber 8
    2021 X-Caliber 9
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    Gear Range

    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.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    25 mph

    2020 ALMA H20-EAGLE 27.5

    24 mph

    2021 X-Caliber 8

    26 mph

    2021 X-Caliber 9

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Orbea Alma Hydro Boost141 Triple Butted 4X4 Taper PF Race

    ColorsBlack (Matte-Gloss); Mint-Black (Gloss); Grey Mouse (Matte) / Red (Gloss); Blue Bondi-Yellow (Gloss)

    Alpha Gold Aluminium, tapered head tube, internal derailleur and dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, Boost141, 5 mm QR

    ColorsBlack (Matte-Gloss); Mint-Black (Gloss); Grey Mouse (Matte) / Red (Gloss); Blue Bondi-Yellow (Gloss)

    Alpha Gold Aluminium, tapered head tube, internal derailleur and dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, Boost141, 5 mm QR

    ColorsBlack (Matte-Gloss); Mint-Black (Gloss); Grey Mouse (Matte) / Red (Gloss); Blue Bondi-Yellow (Gloss)

    Fork

    RockShox Judy Silver TK Remote Solo Air 100 QR15x110 Boost

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Size: S, RockShox Judy SL, Solo Air spring, TurnKey lockout, tapered steerer, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Lite, 100 mm travel; Size: M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, RockShox Judy SL, Solo Air spring, TurnKey lockout, tapered steerer, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 100 mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Size: XS, RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air, TurnKey remote lockout, tapered steerer, Boost110, 15mm Maxle, 80mm travel; Size: S, RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air, TurnKey remote lockout, tapered steerer, Boost110, 15mm Maxle, 100mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, TurnKey remote lockout, tapered steerer, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Lite, 100 mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    Truvativ Powerspline, 73 mm, threaded cartridge, 118 mm spindle

    Shimano SM-BB52, 73 mm, threaded external bearing

    Headset

    FSA 1-1/8 - 1-1/2" Integrated

    Semi-integrated, loose ball bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

    Semi-integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, alloy cups, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

    Stem

    Alloy 31.8mm interface 7º

    Size: S, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length; Size: M/L, L, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length; Size: XL, XXL, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length; Size: ML, L, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length; Size: XL, XXL, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length

    Handlebar

    Alloy Flat 31.8mm 720mm

    Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width

    Size: XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 690 mm width; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width

    Saddle

    Selle Royal Seta Sport

    Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width

    Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width

    Seatpost

    Alloy forge head 27.2 Offset 0

    Size: S, Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 360 mm length; Size: M/L, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 400 mm length

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 360 mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 400 mm length

    Pedals

    VP-536 nylon platform

    VP-536 nylon platform

    Grips

    Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX Eagle

    SRAM SX Eagle

    Shimano XT M8100, long cage

    Crank

    SRAM Stylo 6K Eagle Dub Boost 32t

    Size: S, SRAM SX Eagle, GXP, 30T steel ring, Boost, 170 mm length; Size: M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, SRAM SX Eagle, GXP, 30T steel ring, Boost, 175 mm length

    Size: XS, S, Shimano MT611, 30T steel ring, alloy spider, 52 mm chainline, 170 mm length; Size: XS, S, Shimano MT610, 30T steel ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 170mm; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano MT611, 30T steel ring, alloy spider, 52 mm chainline, 175 mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano MT610, 30T steel ring, Boost, 175 mm

    Shifters

    SRAM NX Eagle

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

    Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM NX PG-1230 Eagle 11-50t 12-Speed

    SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50, 12-speed

    Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51T, 12-speed

    Chain

    SRAM NX Eagle 12-Speed

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

    Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed

    Brakes

    Shimano MT201 Hydraulic Disc

    Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT410 calliper; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano hydraulic disc, MT401 lever, MT400 caliper

    Wheels
    Rims

    Mach1 Klixx 23c Tubeless Ready

    Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless-Ready, 28-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless-Ready, 32-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve

    Spokes

    14 g stainless steel

    15 g stainless steel

    Front Hub

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle

    Rear Hub

    Formula DCL-141Q, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Shimano 10 freehub, Boost141, 5 mm QR

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost141, 5 mm QR

    Tires

    Maxxis Ikon 2.20" FB 60 TPI Dual

    Size: 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"

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager XR3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.20''; Size: XS, S, Bontrager XR3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.20"; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XR3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.20"

    Disc Rotors

    Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160 mm; Size: L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,180 mm

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 180 mm; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 160 mm

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