2016 Trek Procaliber SL Frameset vs 2016 Trek X-Caliber Frameset

What changes on the Trek X-Caliber Frameset

Compared with the Trek Procaliber SL Frameset in ML, the Trek X-Caliber Frameset in M places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

+5 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

−11 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−3 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

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 SL Frameset numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Trek X-Caliber Frameset minus the Trek Procaliber SL Frameset. Full charts: 2016 Trek Procaliber SL Frameset, 2016 Trek X-Caliber Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Procaliber SL FramesetTrek 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.