Trek E-Caliber 9.8 GX AXS Gen 1

The 2021 "E-Caliber 9.8 GX AXS Gen 1" model from Trek is available at a price of 10,699 EUR. The main frame and seat stays are made from OCLV Mountain Carbon and feature the IsoStrut suspension system, a tapered head tube, the Knock Block and internal Control Freak cable routing. The frame offers 60 mm of travel and is designed for a maximum rider weight of 136 kg. The bike’s total weight is 17 kg.

The E-Caliber 9.8 GX AXS Gen 1 is fitted with SRAM G2 RSC hydraulic disc brakes, which use 180 mm SRAM CenterLine discs at both the front and rear. The shifter is a SRAM GX Eagle AXS with 12 speeds. The RockShox SID Select+ fork offers 120 mm of travel and features DebonAir spring technology and Charger 2 RL damping.

The crankset consists of an Ethirteen Espec Race Carbon with 32 teeth and a crank arm length of 175 mm. The cassette is a SRAM Eagle XG-1275 with a range of 10–52 teeth. The drivetrain is also a SRAM GX Eagle with 12 speeds.

The handlebars are Bontrager Line Pro made from OCLV carbon, with a width of 750 mm and a rise of 15 mm. The grips are ESI Chunky. The stem is a Bontrager Kovee Pro, 70 mm long with a 13-degree angle, and is Knock Block and Blendr-compatible. The integrated headset has a 62-degree radius and cartridge bearings, with the upper part having a diameter of 1 1/8" and the lower part a diameter of 1.5".

The wheelset consists of Bontrager Kovee Pro 30 carbon rims, which are tubeless-ready and feature a 6-hole disc mount. The saddle is a Bontrager Verse Elite with austenitic struts and a width of 145 mm. The seatpost is a Bontrager Line Elite Dropper with a 150 mm travel and a length of 440 mm.

The model is powered by a Fazua Evation Drive Pack, which provides maximum assistance up to a speed of 25 km/h. The battery has a capacity of 250 Wh and the accompanying charger is rated for voltages of 220–240 V. The display is a Fazua Remote bX.

The geometry specifications of the E-Caliber 9.8 GX AXS Gen 1 include a reach of 47 mm, a stack of 62 mm, a seat tube length of 47 mm, a top tube length of 65 mm, a head tube angle of 68 degrees, a seat tube angle of 73 degrees, a head tube length of 10 mm, a chainstay length of 45 mm, a standover height of 77 mm and a wheelbase of 120 mm.

The packaging dimensions are 23 mm wide, 119 mm high and 201 mm long. The model is marketed under the name TREK E-CAL 9.8 GX AXS EU L.