Trek X-Caliber 7 Women’s 2018
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 27.5" / 29"
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Travel Front 100mm
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Fork RockShox 30 Silver TK
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Groupset Acera, Deore
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Suspension Hardtail
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Drivetrain 2 × 9
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Alpha Gold Aluminum, E2 tapered head tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack & kickstand mount, Boost141, G2 Geometry
Suspension Fork
RockShox 30 Silver TK, Women's Rider Right coil spring, preload, rebound, TurnKey lockout, E2 tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, 100mm travel (13.5: 80mm travel)
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera M3000, Shadow
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore M400
Shift Levers
Shimano Acera M3000, 9 speed
Cassette
Shimano HG200, 11-36, 9 speed
Crank
Shimano Acera M3000, 36/22
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
Chain
KMC X9
Pedals
Wellgo nylon platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula DC20 alloy
Rear Hub
Formula DC2241 alloy, Boost141
Rims
Bontrager Connection 32-hole double-walled rims
Tires
Bontrager XR2, 29x2.20? (13.5 & 15.5: 27.5x2.20?)
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M315 hydraulic disc
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, 7 degree
Handlebar
Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width
Grips
Bontrager Race Lite, lock-on
Headset
Semi-integrated, 1-1/8? top, 1.5? bottom
Seat
Saddle
Bontrager Evoke 1.5 Women's
Seatpost
Bontrager SSR, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, 12mm offset
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 13.5" | 15.5" | 17.5" | 18.5" |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.51 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.38 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 292 mm | 302 mm | 311 mm | 311 mm |
| Front Center | 618 mm | 635 mm | 674 mm | 689 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 49 mm | 49 mm | 48 mm |
| Trail | 85 mm | 85 mm | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Stack | 559 mm | 568 mm | 592 mm | 592 mm |
| Reach | 370 mm | 379 mm | 412 mm | 428 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 537 mm | 549 mm | 589 mm | 605 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 71.7 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 343 mm | 368 mm | 419 mm | 444 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.3 ° | 69.3 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 90 mm | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 419 mm | 419 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1030 mm | 1047 mm | 1100 mm | 1115 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 58 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Standover Height | 702 mm | 722 mm | 737 mm | 731 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 29" | 29" |
About this model
X-Caliber 7 Women’s is part of the Trek X Caliber model. Trek launched 60 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Trek X Caliber bikes models from 2018, here.
Model range prices
Trek X-Caliber 7 Women’s 2018 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 919$. On the other hand, Trek X-Caliber 9 2018, is the most expensive and costs 1579$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Crosscountry bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
At the moment of the release date, Trek X-Caliber 7 Women’s price was 919$. In conclusion, this bike price is 107.29% smaller than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Average weight for Crosscountry bikes
The average weight for Crosscountry bikes is 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
Weighing 12.88 kg (28.4 lbs), the X-Caliber 7 Women’s model is slightly heavier than average. In short, the average Crosscountry bike weight is 3.87% lower than this one.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
X-Caliber 7 Women’s components
Fork
This bike has the RockShox 30 Silver TK fork installed. The fork’s travel is 100mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Trek X-Caliber 7 Women’s 2018, has a 27.5″ aluminum model. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Trek X-Caliber 7 Women’s has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
