The Trek Procaliber 9.6 pairs the same OCLV Mountain Carbon frame as the 9.5 with SRAM's T-Type drivetrain and a Kashima-coated Fox Factory fork for genuinely race-ready performance.
WHO THIS BIKE SUITS
You want SRAM's direct-mount T-Type drivetrain and don't mind paying for it.
You want Fox Factory-level fork performance — Kashima coating, GRIP2 damper — rather than the entry-tier fork.
You're racing seriously and the extra 10mm of fork travel over the 9.5 suits your terrain.
IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT
If you want electronic shifting, the 9.7 gets you SRAM GX Eagle AXS on the same frame.
If the Fox Factory fork isn't essential, the 9.5 gives you the same carbon frame for less.
WHERE IT SITS IN THE RANGE
The 9.6 sits in the middle of the carbon Procaliber range — same frame as the 9.5 and 9.7, with SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type and a Fox Factory fork marking the step up from mechanical Shimano.
HOW IT RIDES
Frame & fork
OCLV Mountain Carbon, IsoBow, tapered head tube, guided internal routing, rack & accessory mounts, balanced post mount brake, UDH, Boost148. Fork: Fox Factory 34, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP2 damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Kashima Coat, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 130 mm travel.
Drivetrain
SRAM Eagle 70, T-Type, SRAM Eagle 70, T-Type, DUB, 32T, 55 mm chainline, 175 mm length crank, SRAM Eagle XS-1270, T-Type, 10-52, 12-speed cassette, SRAM Eagle 70, T-Type, 12-speed.
Brakes
SRAM Level, hydraulic disc, SRAM CenterLine 2.0, 6-bolt, 160/180 mm rotors.
Wheels & cockpit
Bontrager Sainte-Anne Pro XR, Tubeless Ready, dual compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.40" on Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless-Ready rims, Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 410 mm length dropper post, Bontrager Arvada Pro, carbon rails, 138 mm width saddle.
THE FINAL WORD
If you're racing XC and want genuine performance from your fork and drivetrain without going electronic, the Procaliber 9.6 is where we'd point you. Come in and talk to us — sizing and fork setup make a real difference to how an XC hardtail rides.
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Frame: OCLV Mountain Carbon, IsoBow, tapered head tube, guided internal routing, rack & accessory mounts, balanced post mount brake, UDH, Boost148
Fork: Fox Factory 34, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP2 damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Kashima Coat, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 130 mm travel
Rear derailleur: SRAM Eagle 70, T-Type
Crank: SRAM Eagle 70, T-Type, DUB, 32T, 55 mm chainline, 175 mm length
Cassette: SRAM Eagle XS-1270, T-Type, 10-52, 12-speed
Chain: SRAM Eagle 70, T-Type, 12-speed
Brakeset: SRAM Level, hydraulic disc
Rotor: SRAM CenterLine 2.0, 6-bolt, 160/180 mm
Tyres: Bontrager Sainte-Anne Pro XR, Tubeless Ready, dual compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.40"
Rims: Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless-Ready
Seatpost: Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 410 mm length
Saddle: Bontrager Arvada Pro, carbon rails, 138 mm width
Not sure if this is the right bike for you? Get in touch and we'll help you choose with confidence.
Personalised Bike Consultation
Not sure which model is perfect for you? Our expert team at All Ride Now in Midhurst, West Sussex is here to help you choose with confidence.
- Will you be riding mainly on or off-road?
- Do you prefer an upright or sportier riding position?
- Are you looking for longer range, lighter weight, or a more comfortable feel?
Through a friendly consultation – in-store, by phone, live chat or email – we’ll help you narrow down your options and find the bike that best fits your needs.
