The Trek Procaliber 9.6 Gen 3 pairs the same OCLV Mountain Carbon frame as the 9.5 with SRAM's T-Type drivetrain and 4-piston SRAM DB 6 brakes for confident stopping power on fast descents.
WHO THIS BIKE SUITS
You want SRAM's direct-mount T-Type drivetrain and don't mind paying for it.
You want stronger, 4-piston braking than the entry-tier Shimano setup on the 9.5.
You're racing XC and want mechanical shifting you can rely on without going electronic.
IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT
If you want electronic shifting, the 9.7 AXS gets you SRAM GX Eagle AXS on the same frame.
If SRAM's drivetrain isn't essential, the 9.5 gives you the same carbon frame with Shimano Deore for less.
WHERE IT SITS IN THE RANGE
The 9.6 sits in the middle of the carbon Procaliber range — the same frame as the 9.5 and 9.7 AXS, with SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type and stronger 4-piston brakes 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: RockShox Reba RL, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 120 mm travel.
Drivetrain
SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type is the direct-mount, Transmission-style groupset — precise, durable shifting under load without the price tag of a wireless AXS setup.
THE FINAL WORD
If you're racing XC and want SRAM's mechanical T-Type drivetrain with stronger braking, 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
Headset: FSA IS-2, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB, 92 mm, PressFit
Fork: RockShox Reba RL, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 120 mm travel
Shifters: SRAM Eagle 70, 12-speed
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
Brake set: SRAM DB 6, 4-piston hydraulic disc
Rotors: SRAM CenterLine 2.0, 6-bolt, 180 mm front, SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 160 mm rear
Rims: Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless-Ready, 28-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve
Front hub: Shimano TC500 alloy, CentreLock, 110x15 mm thru axle
Rear hub: Shimano TC500 alloy, CentreLock, 148x12 mm thru axle
Tyres: Bontrager Sainte-Anne Pro XR, Tubeless Ready, dual compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.40"
Handlebar: Bontrager Rhythm Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 mm width
Stem: Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length
Grips: Trek Line Comp, nylon lock-on
Saddle: Bontrager Arvada Pro, carbon rails, 138 mm width
Seatpost: Bontrager Line Dropper, 150 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 410 mm length
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.
