Compare: 2020 Trek X-Caliber 8

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

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	X-Caliber 82020 Trek	Recommended Roscoe 62023 Trek

MSRP	$1,199	$1,199
Where to Buy	— $1 At	$1,199 At Biloxi Bicycle Works
Category	Crosscountry	Trail
Weight	29.6 lbs	35.0 lbs
	4.0	4.1
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	RockShox 30 Silver TK (air)	Suntour XCM (coil)
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	27.5″	27.5″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	SX Eagle	Deore, FSA
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 10
Suspension	Hardtail	Hardtail
Front Travel	100mm	120mm
Brand Site	trekbikes.com	trekbikes.com
Summary	The Trek X-Caliber 8 is a 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

2020 X-Caliber 8

2023 Roscoe 6

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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)

22 mph

2020 X-Caliber 8

21 mph

2023 Roscoe 6

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

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

Geometry

Specs

	X-Caliber 82020 Trek	Roscoe 62023 Trek

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"	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"
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: 120mm Spring Type: Coil	Size: XS, SR Suntour XCM 32, coil spring, preload, lockout, 47mm offset, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 100mm travel; Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, SR Suntour XCM 32, coil spring, preload, lockout, 47mm offset, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, 120mm travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Coil
Bottom Bracket	Truvativ Powerspline, 73mm, threaded cartridge, 118mm spindle	Shimano 7420ST, 73mm, threaded cartridge
Headset	Semi-integrated, loose ball bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom	Semi-integrated, cartridge, 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	Size: XS, S, M, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: M/L, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm 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	Size: XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 720mm width; Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
Saddle	Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width	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	Size: XS, S, M, TranzX JD-YSP18, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 361mm length; Size: M/L, L, XL, XXL, TranzX JD-YSP18, 130mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 425mm length
Pedals	VP-536 nylon platform	VP-536 nylon platform
Grips	Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on	Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SRAM SX Eagle	Shimano Deore M5120, long cage
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	Size: XS, S, FSA Alpha Drive, 28T steel ring, 55mm chainline, 170mm length; Size: M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, FSA Alpha Drive, 28T steel ring, 55mm chainline, 175mm length
Shifters	SRAM SX Eagle, 12 speed	Shimano Deore M4100, 10 speed
Cassette	SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed	Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46, 10 speed
Chain	SRAM SX Eagle, 12 speed	KMC X10, 10 speed
Brakes	Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc	Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc

Wheels

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	Alex MD35, tubeless compatible, 32-hole, 35mm width, Presta valve
Spokes	14g, stainless steel, black	14g stainless steel
Front Hub	Formula DC-20 LW, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR	Formula DC-511, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
Rear Hub	Formula DC-2241, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, Boost141, 5mm QR	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''	Size: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XR3 Comp, wire bead, 30tpi, 27.5x2.80''; Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, Kenda Havok, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.80''
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	Size: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160mm; Size: M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,180mm

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