Trek Procaliber 9.8

The 2023 Procaliber 9.8 from Trek is a high-quality mountain bike which, at a price of 3,499 EUR, is positioned in the upper mid-range. The frame is made from OCLV Mountain Carbon and features IsoSpeed technology, which provides better shock absorption. The tapered head tube and Knock Block offer additional stability and protection. The internal cable routing gives the bike a clean look, whilst the Balanced Post Mount disc brake mounts and the Boost148 standard ensure optimum performance. The maximum load capacity is 136 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 10 kg, making it a lightweight yet robust companion.

The braking system consists of Shimano Deore XT M8100 hydraulic disc brakes. Shimano RT76 disc rotors with a 6-hole mounting pattern are fitted at both the front and rear, available in either 160 mm or 180 mm diameters. This combination ensures reliable braking performance in a wide range of conditions.

The Procaliber 9.8 is fitted with a 12-speed drivetrain from Shimano XT M8100, which enables precise and fast gear changes. The fork is a FOX Performance 32 Step-Cast with Float EVOL air spring and GRIP damping, which features a remote lockout and offers 100 mm of travel. The crankset is from e*thirteen and consists of TRS Race Carbon with an aluminium chainring (34 teeth) and a 30 mm axle.

The handlebars are an integrated Bontrager RSL unit made from OCLV carbon, with a width of 750 mm and an integrated stem with a -13-degree rise and a length of 70 mm. The grips are ESI Chunky, which provide good grip and comfort. The tyres are Bontrager XR2 Team Issue in size 29 x 2.20, fitted to a Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 wheelset. This wheelset is also made from OCLV Mountain Carbon and is tubeless-ready.

The saddle is a Bontrager Verse Elite with austenitic rails and a width of 145 mm, fitted to a Bontrager Pro seatpost made from OCLV Carbon with a diameter of 31.6 mm and a length of 330 mm.

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 40 mm, a stack of 60 mm, a seat tube length of 39 mm, a top tube length of 57 mm, a head tube angle of 69 degrees, a seat tube angle of 73 degrees, a head tube length of 9 mm, a chainstay length of 43 mm, a standover height of 72 mm and a wheelbase of 108 mm.

Overall, the Trek Procaliber 9.8 offers a balanced combination of lightness, stability and performance, ideal for discerning mountain bike enthusiasts.