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    MSRP
    $1,199
    $1,329
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    30.4 lbs
    3.9
    4.2
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox 30 Silver TKRockShox Judy
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    29″29″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    SLXSX Eagle
    Drivetrain
    2 × 111 × 12
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    orbea.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Orbea ALMA H50 29 and Trek X-Caliber 8 are both aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bikes. The ALMA H50 29 has 29″ aluminum wheels and higher gearing, while the X-Caliber 8 has 29″ / 29″ aluminum wheels, better components, and a better fork.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2019 ALMA H50 29
    2021 X-Caliber 8
    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)

    28 mph

    2019 ALMA H50 29

    24 mph

    2021 X-Caliber 8

    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 2019 Boost141 Triple Butted 4X4 Taper PF Race

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

    Fork

    RockShox 30 Silver TK 100 Air Remote QR

    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

    Bottom Bracket

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

    Headset

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

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

    Stem

    Orbea OC-II

    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

    Handlebar

    Orbea OC-II Flat 720mm

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

    Saddle

    Selle Royal Seta Sport

    Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width

    Seatpost

    Orbea OC-II 27.2x400mm

    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

    Pedals

    N/A

    VP-536 nylon platform

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano SLX M7000 GS Shadow Plus Direct Mount

    SRAM SX Eagle

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano SLX M7020

    Crank

    OC-Custom PW Claw-551-TT 26x36t

    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

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX M7000

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

    Cassette

    Sun Race 11-42t 11-Speed

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

    Chain

    Shimano HG601-11

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

    Brakes

    Shimano MT201 Hydraulic Disc

    Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Mach1 Klixx 23c Tubeless Ready

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

    Spokes

    14 g stainless steel

    Front Hub

    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

    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"

    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

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