Trek X-Caliber 9 2021
Regular price £1,275.00X-Caliber 9 is the top-end model in the X-Caliber family. It's a fully race-ready cross-country mountain bike built with parts designed to compete. A RockShox Judy Silver fork with remote lockout, a 1x12 Shimano XT/SLX drive train, and a wide-range cassette make it a great choice for fast singletrack riders who want a great bike that's ready to race straight out of the box.
It's right for you if...
You measure your rides in speed and distance, and want a fast XC bike that will help you cover more trail in less time. You race, or you could see yourself getting into racing, so you want a hardtail with competition-level parts that can give you an advantage on the trail.
The tech you get
A lightweight Alpha Gold Aluminium frame, a RockShox Judy Silver 100 mm suspension air fork with a remote lockout and a Shimano XT/SLX 1x12 drive train with a wide range of gears for easier climbing. Plus, tubeless-ready wheels with wider Boost141 hubs for increased wheel strength and better tyre clearance.
The final word
The X-Caliber 9 is a speedy, nimble and efficient XC hardtail that's perfect for riders with a racing pedigree and anyone who dreams of covering epic distances out on the trail.
Specifications
*spec applies to all sizes unless otherwise noted
| Frame | Alpha Gold Aluminium, tapered head tube, internal derailleur and dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, Boost141, 5 mm QR |
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| *Fork | Size: XS RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air, TurnKey remote lockout, tapered steerer, Boost110, 15mm Maxle, 80mm travel |
| Size: S RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air, TurnKey remote lockout, tapered steerer, Boost110, 15mm Maxle, 100mm travel |
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| Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, TurnKey remote lockout, tapered steerer, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Lite, 100 mm travel |
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| Suspension lever | RockShox PopLoc |
| Max compatible fork travel | 120mm (XS: 100mm) |
| Hub front | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle |
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| Hub rear | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost141, 5 mm QR |
| *Rim | Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve |
| Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 32-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve |
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| Spokes | 15 g stainless |
| *Tyre | Size: XS , S Bontrager XR3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.20'' |
| Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager XR3 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.20" |
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| Max tyre size | 27.5x2.80" or 29x2.40" |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
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| Rear derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 51T max cog |
| *Crank | Size: XS , S Shimano MT611, 30T steel ring, alloy spider, Boost, 170 mm length |
| Size: XS , S Shimano MT610, 30T steel ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 170mm |
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| Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL Shimano MT611, 30T steel ring, alloy spider, Boost, 175 mm length |
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| Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL Shimano MT610, 30T steel ring, Boost, 175 mm |
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| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BB52, 73 mm, threaded external bearing |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
| Pedal | VP-536 nylon platform |
| Max. chainring size | 32T |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width |
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| *Seatpost | Size: XS , 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 |
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| Size: ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 400 mm length |
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| *Handlebar | Size: XS Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 690 mm width |
| Size: S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width |
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| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on |
| *Stem | Size: XS , 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 |
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| Size: ML , L Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length |
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| Size: XL , XXL Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length |
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| Head set | Semi-integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, alloy cups, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom |
| *Brake | Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Shimano hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT410 calliper |
| Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Shimano hydraulic disc, MT401 lever, MT400 caliper |
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| *Brake rotor | Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 180 mm |
| Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 160 mm |
| Weight | M - 13.38 kg / 29.50 lbs (with tubes) |
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| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb). |
