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2025 Calibre

Rake 27

A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox Judy
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 9
GroupsetAlivio
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Rake 27
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Gearing

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)

43 km/h

Rake 27

44 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

158cm – 171cm

MD

168cm – 180cm

LG

178cm – 189cm

XL

186cm – 199cm

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Reviews
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Calibre Rake 29 review

Sept 2023 · Nick Clark

Calibre's revived Rake competes with bikes twice its price

Highs
  • Incredibly good value

  • Versatile features

  • Playful handling

Lows
  • A comfier saddle and thru-axles would be an improvement

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Alu 6061, 27.5", 135 QR, Post-mount disc, 44mm headtube

Fork

RockShox FS-Judy TK 27.5" QR 100mm travel

Travel100mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

Square taper 73mm

Headset

Semi-integrated ZS44

Stem

Calibre trail, 31.8mm clamp, 45mm extension

Handlebar

Calibre Trail, Alloy 780mm wide, 31.8mm clamp

Saddle

Calibre Trail

Seatpost

30.9 x 350mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Flat Pedals

Grips

Calibre Trail, single lock-on, soft compound, integrated bar end

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Alivio 9 speed direct mount

Front Derailleur

Shimano sual-pull 34.9 - 31.8 / 36-14T

Crank

Calibre 175mm 22x36T

Shifters

Shimano Alivio 9 speed for 2x9

Cassette

Shimano 9 speed Acera 11-36T

Chain

KMC X9

Brakes

Front: Clarks M2 Hydraulic disc, Rear: Clarks M2 Hydraulic disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

27.5", 25mm wide, 32h, alu double wall

Front Hub

Alu, 36h, 6 bolt disc, 100mm QR

Rear Hub

Alu, 36h, 6 bolt disc, 135mm QR

Tires

WTB Trail Boss Comp 27.5" x 2.25" W110-0784

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