Trek X-Caliber 9 2018
2018 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,579$
Weight | 12.61 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" / 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork RockShox Recon Silver RL
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Groupset XT, SLX -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
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 Recon RL, Solo Air, rebound, remote lockout, E2 tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, Boost110, 100mm travel (13.5: 80mm travel)
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT M8000, Shadow Plus
Front Derailleur
Shimano SLX M7020
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX M7000, 11 speed
Cassette
Shimano SLX M7000, 11-42, 11 speed
Crank
Shimano Deore XT, 36/26
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
Chain
KMC X11-1
Pedals
Not included
Wheels
Front Hub
Bontrager sealed bearing, alloy axle, Boost110
Rear Hub
Bontrager sealed bearing, Boost141
Rims
Bontrager Duster Elite Tubeless Ready 28-hole, tubeless strips and valves sold separately
Tires
Bontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, 120 tpi, aramid bead, 29x2.20? (13.5 & 15.5: 27.5x2.20?)
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M425 hydraulic disc
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, 7 degree
Handlebar
Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width
Grips
Bontrager Race Lite, lock-on
Headset
Semi-integrated, cartridge, 1-1/8? top, 1.5? bottom
Seat
Saddle
Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails
Seatpost
Bontrager alloy, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, 8mm offset
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15.5" | 17.5" | 18.5" | 19.5" | 21.5" | 23" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.49 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.38 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.34 mm | 1.3 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 302 mm | 311 mm | 311 mm | 311 mm | 311 mm | 311 mm |
| Front Center | 635 mm | 674 mm | 689 mm | 710 mm | 732 mm | 746 mm |
| Rake | 49 mm | 49 mm | 48 mm | 48 mm | 48 mm | 48 mm |
| Trail | 85 mm | 83 mm | 83 mm | 83 mm | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Stack | 576 mm | 600 mm | 600 mm | 610 mm | 628 mm | 628 mm |
| Reach | 387 mm | 420 mm | 436 mm | 453 mm | 468 mm | 482 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 557 mm | 597 mm | 613 mm | 633 mm | 653 mm | 668 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 71.7 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 368 mm | 419 mm | 444 mm | 470 mm | 521 mm | 559 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.3 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 90 mm | 90 mm | 100 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 427 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1055 mm | 1108 mm | 1123 mm | 1144 mm | 1166 mm | 1180 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 58 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Standover Height | 730 mm | 745 mm | 739 mm | 755 mm | 753 mm | 775 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
Model Overview
X-Caliber 9 is a Trek X Caliber model. Trek launched 60 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Trek X Caliber bikes models from 2018, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Trek X-Caliber 7 Women’s 2018 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 919$. Trek X-Caliber 9 2018 on the other hand costs 1579$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Crosscountry bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1579$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that X-Caliber 9 price is 20.65% lower than the average cost of a Crosscountry bike.
Average weight for Crosscountry bikes
Crosscountry bikes have an average weight of 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
With a weight of 12.61 kg (27.8 lbs), Trek bike is slightly heavier than average. In short, the average Crosscountry bike weight is 1.69% lower than this one.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
X-Caliber 9 components
Fork
This bike has the RockShox Recon Silver RL fork installed. The fork’s travel is 100mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels
The X-Caliber 9 2018 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Trek X-Caliber 9 is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.