Compare: 2020 Trek X-Caliber 9

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	X-Caliber 92020 Trek	Recommended X-Caliber 92023 Trek

MSRP	$1,579	$1,929
Where to Buy	— $1 At	$1,399 27% off At Trek
Category	Crosscountry	Crosscountry
Weight	29.4 lbs	28.1 lbs
	4.2	5.2
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	RockShox Judy Silver TK	RockShox Recon Gold RL
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	27.5″	27.5″ / 29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	XT, Shimano	XT, SLX
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Hardtail	Hardtail
Front Travel	100mm	100mm
Brand Site	trekbikes.com	trekbikes.com
Summary	The Trek X-Caliber 9 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 9

2023 X-Caliber 9

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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)

25 mph

2020 X-Caliber 9

26 mph

2023 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

	X-Caliber 92020 Trek	X-Caliber 92023 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: 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, 15mm Maxle Lite, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	Size: S, RockShox Recon Gold RL, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 37mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 100mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, RockShox Recon Gold RL, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	Shimano SM-BB52, 73mm, threaded external bearing	Shimano SM-BB52, 73mm, threaded external bearing
Headset	Semi-integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, alloy cups, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom	Semi-integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, alloy cups, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom
Stem	Size: S, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: ML, 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: S, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: M, ML, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: 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	Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width	Size: S, M, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width; Size: ML, 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: S, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 360mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length	Size: S, M, TranzX JD-YSP18, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 361mm length; Size: ML, 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	Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 51T max cog	Shimano XT M8100, long cage
Crank	Size: S, Shimano MT610, 30T steel ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 170mm; Size: S, Shimano MT611, 30T steel ring, alloy spider, Boost (52mm chainline), 170mm length; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano MT610, 30T steel ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 175mm; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano MT611, 30T steel ring, alloy spider, Boost (52mm chainline), 175mm length	Size: S, M, Shimano MT611, 30T steel ring, alloy spider, 52mm chainline, 170mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano MT611, 30T steel ring, alloy spider, 52mm chainline, 175mm length
Shifters		Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed
Cassette	Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51, 12 speed	Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51T, 12 speed
Chain	Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed	Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed
Brakes	Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano hydraulic disc, MT401 lever, MT400 caliper; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT410 caliper; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano hydrauilc disc, MT4100 lever, MT410 caliper	Shimano hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT410 caliper

Wheels

Rims	Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23mm width, presta valve; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 32-hole, 23mm width, presta valve	Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23mm width, Presta valve; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 32-hole, 23mm width, Presta valve
Spokes	15g stainless
Front Hub	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
Rear Hub	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost141, 5mm QR	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost141, 5mm QR
Tires	Size: S, Bontrager XR3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.20''; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XR3 Comp, wire bead, 30tpi, 29x2.20''	Size: S, Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 27.5x2.35''; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 29x2.35''
Disc Rotors	Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT56, 180mm, 6-bolt; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT56, 160mm, 6-bolt	Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 180mm; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 160mm

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