Trek E-Caliber 9.9 XX1 AXS Gen 1

The 2021 "E-Caliber 9.9 XX1 AXS Gen 1" model from Trek is a high-end e-mountain bike designed for discerning riders. Priced at EUR 12,999, this bike offers a wide range of high-quality components and advanced technologies.

The frame of the E-Caliber 9.9 XX1 AXS is made from OCLV Mountain Carbon and features IsoStrut technology. The main frame and seat stays are also made of carbon, resulting in a total weight of 16 kg. The frame is designed for internal cable routing using the Control Freak system and offers 60 mm of travel. The maximum rider weight is 136 kg.

For the brakes, Trek has opted for Shimano XTR M9120 hydraulic 4-piston disc brakes. Shimano MT900 (203 mm, Centre Lock) and Shimano EM910 (180 mm, Centre Lock) disc brakes are fitted to the front and rear axles respectively. These ensure excellent braking performance in all conditions.

The gear system consists of the wireless SRAM Eagle AXS with 12 speeds, which enables precise and rapid gear changes. The RockShox SID Ultimate fork features a DebonAir spring, Charger Race Day damping and a remote lockout. It offers 120 mm of travel and is fitted with a tapered steerer tube and a 15 mm Maxle Stealth axle.

The crankset is an Ethirteen Espec Race Carbon with a 32-tooth chainring configuration and a crank arm length of 170 mm. The cassette is an SRAM Eagle XG-1299 with a 10–52-tooth range, also in a 12-speed configuration. The drivetrain is powered by SRAM XX1 Eagle.

The cockpit of the E-Caliber 9.9 XX1 AXS features a Bontrager Line Pro handlebar made from OCLV carbon, which is 750 mm wide and has a 15 mm rise. The grips are ESI Chunky, whilst the stem is a Bontrager Kovee Pro with Knock Block and Blendr compatibility.

The wheelset consists of Bontrager Kovee XXX wheels, which are made from OCLV Mountain Carbon and are tubeless-ready. The saddle is a Bontrager Verse Pro with carbon rails and a width of 145 mm. The seatpost is a Bontrager XXX made from OCLV Carbon, with a diameter of 31.6 mm and a length of 330 mm.

At the heart of the E-Caliber 9.9 XX1 AXS is the Fazua Evation Drive Pack motor, which provides assistance up to a speed of 25 km/h. The battery has a capacity of 252 Wh and is charged using a Fazua Evation charger. The display is a Fazua Remote bX.

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 40 mm, a stack of 61 mm, a seat tube length of 39 mm and a top tube length of 58 mm. The head tube angle is 68 degrees, whilst the seat tube angle is 72 degrees. The head tube length is 9 mm, the chainstay length is 45 mm, the standover height is 77 mm and the wheelbase is 113 mm.

In summary, the Trek E-Caliber 9.9 XX1 AXS Gen 1 is a powerful and lightweight e-mountain bike that impresses with its high-quality components and innovative technology. It offers excellent performance both on challenging trails and on longer rides.