Trek X-Caliber 8

The 2023 Trek X-Caliber 8 is a versatile mountain bike that stands out for its high-quality components and solid build quality. The frame is made from Alpha Gold aluminium and features a tapered head tube as well as internal cable routing for the gears and Vario seatpost. It also features eyelets for a luggage rack and mudguards, as well as a Boost141 mount with a 5 mm quick-release axle. The maximum load capacity is 136 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs in at 13 kg. The price for this model is 999 EUR.

The X-Caliber 8’s braking system consists of Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes, both front and rear, with Shimano RT26 brake discs (160 mm, 6-bolt mount). The gear system is controlled by the Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed shifter. The RockShox Judy SL fork, featuring Solo Air suspension and TurnKey lockout, offers 100 mm of travel and ensures comfortable damping on uneven terrain.

The bike is fitted with VP-536 nylon platform pedals and features a Shimano MT511 crankset with a 30-tooth steel chainring and a 52 mm chainline. The cassette consists of a Shimano Deore M6100 10–51-tooth 12-speed system. The handlebars are a Bontrager aluminium model with a diameter of 31.8 mm, a 5 mm rise and a width of 720 mm, complemented by Bontrager XR Trail Comp grips with nylon clamps.

The stem is also from Bontrager (Elite), with a clamp diameter of 31.8 mm, Blendr compatibility, a 7-degree angle and a length of 70 mm. The headset is semi-integrated and consists of open ball bearings (1 1/8" top, 1.5" bottom). The tyres are Maxxis Ardent Race models in the sizes 29 x 2.35 (for XS & S: 27.5 x 2.35), fitted to Bontrager Kovee TLR rims with sealed bearings.

The saddle is a Bontrager Arvada with steel rails and a width of 138 mm, whilst the seatpost is made of aluminium and has a length of 360 mm and a 12 mm offset. The packaging dimensions are 24 mm wide, 79 mm high and 140 mm long. Further geometric data include a reach of 42 mm, a stack of 60 mm, a seat tube length of 42 mm, a top tube length of 60 mm, a head tube angle of 70 degrees, a seat tube angle of 72 degrees, a head tube length of 9 mm, a chainstay length of 44 mm, a standover height of 75 mm and a wheelbase of 111 mm.

Overall, the Trek X-Caliber 8 is a well-equipped mountain bike that is suitable for a variety of uses and impresses in terms of both performance and comfort.