2016 Trek Procaliber 9.7 SL vs 2018 Trek X-Caliber Frameset
The ML is the Trek X-Caliber Frameset size closest to your ML Trek Procaliber 9.7 SL. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Trek X-Caliber Frameset
Compared with the Trek Procaliber 9.7 SL in ML, the Trek X-Caliber Frameset in ML places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +13 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Procaliber 9.7 SL numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Procaliber 9.7 SL ML | Trek X-Caliber Frameset ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 427 | 432 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 595 | 600 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5° | 69.3° | −0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 617 | 614 | −3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 438 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1113 | 1126 | +13 mm |
| BB drop | 58 | 58 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 311 | 316 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 764 | 737 | −27 mm |
| Seat tube length | 445 | 444 | −1 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 | 90 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Trek X-Caliber Frameset minus the Trek Procaliber 9.7 SL. Full charts: 2016 Trek Procaliber 9.7 SL, 2018 Trek X-Caliber Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Procaliber 9.7 SLTrek X-Caliber Frameset
Each bike is ranked against the other XC bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Trek Procaliber 9.7 SL9.7 SL | Trek X-Caliber FramesetX-Caliber Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG 1150 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM 1130 | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM GX-1000 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Trek PF92 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Mustang Elite | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR1 Expert | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Rhythm Elite | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 2 | not listed |
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