X-Caliber 8

The Trek X-Caliber 8 is a cross-country mountain bike made for fast laps and long days on the trail. It's built with special attention to value and the parts that make the biggest difference in performance. A 1x Shimano drivetrain, RockShox fork and hydraulic disc brakes make it a great choice for new mountain bikers and XC racers searching for fast, fun, singletrack adventure.

If you're looking for a fast mountain bike for singletrack – one that's fully capable of taking on races, marathons and competitive group rides. You want something that is reliable and fun with dependable, lightweight parts then the Trek X-Caliber 8 bike is for you!

The tech you get is a lightweight aluminium frame, a RockShox Judy SL 100 mm suspension fork with a TurnKey lockout and an air spring that's lighter and more adjustable than a coil spring, tubeless-ready wheels with Boost141 hub spacing and a Shimano Deore 1x12 drivetrain with a wide-range cassette.

With the X-Caliber 8, you're getting a performance frame paired with performance parts, like a RockShox air fork and 1x Shimano Deore drivetrain. Plus, it's equipped with durable, lightweight alloy rims that save weight and are easy to upgrade to tubeless.

Specifications;

Frameset
• Frame - Alpha Gold Aluminium, tapered head tube, internal derailleur and dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, Boost141, 5 mm QR
• Fork
  • Size: XS - RockShox Judy SL, Solo Air spring, TurnKey lockout, tapered steerer, 42 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Lite, 80 mm travel
  • Size: S - RockShox Judy SL, Solo Air spring, TurnKey lockout, tapered steerer, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Lite, 100 mm travel
  • Size: M, M/L, L, XL, XXL - RockShox Judy SL, Solo Air spring, TurnKey lockout, tapered steerer, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 100 mm travel
• Max compatible fork travel - 120mm (XS: 100mm)
Wheels
• Hub front - Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
• Hub rear - Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost141, 5 mm QR
• Rim - Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve
• Spokes - 14 g stainless steel
• Tyre
  • Size: XS, S - Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.35"
  • Size: M, M/L, L, XL, XXL - Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.35"
• Tyre part - Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz
• Rim strip - Bontrager TLR
• Max tyre size - Frame: 27.5x2.80" or 29x2.40" Fork: See manufacturer
Drivetrain
• Shifter - Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
• Rear derailleur - Shimano XT M8100, long cage
• Crank
  • Size: XS, S, M - Shimano MT511, 30T steel ring, 52 mm chainline, 170 mm length
  • Size: XS, S, M - Shimano MT511, 30T steel ring, 52 mm chainline, 170 mm length
• Bottom bracket - Shimano SM-BB52, 73 mm, threaded external bearing
• Cassette - Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12-speed
• Chain - Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed
• Max. chainring size - 32T
Components
• Saddle - Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138 mm width
• Seatpost
  • Size: XS, S - Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length
  • Size: M - Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 360 mm length
  • Size: M/L, L, XL, XXL - Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 400 mm length
• Handlebar
  • Size: XS - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 690 mm width
  • Size: S, M - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width
  • Size: M/L, L, XL, XXL - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 mm width
• Grips - Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
• Stem
  • Size: XS, S - Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length
  • Size: M, M/L - Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length
  • Size: L - Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length
  • Size: XL, XXL - Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length
• Head set - Semi-integrated, loose ball bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
• Brake - Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc
• Brake rotor
  • Size: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL - Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160 mm
  • Size: L, XL, XXL - Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,180 mm
• Brake Set - Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc
Weight
• weight - M - 13.05 kg / 28.78 lbs
• Weight limit - This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb).