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2018 Trek Procaliber vs 2019 Trek X-Caliber Frameset

The ML is the Trek X-Caliber Frameset size closest to your ML Trek Procaliber. 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 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 numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Procaliber MLTrek X-Caliber Frameset MLDifference
Reach427432+5 mm
Stack595600+5 mm
Head tube angle69.5°69.3°−0.2°
Effective top tube617614−3 mm
Chainstay length435438+3 mm
Wheelbase11131126+13 mm
BB drop5858±0 mm
BB height311316+5 mm
Standover764737−27 mm
Seat tube length444444±0 mm
Head tube length9090±0 mm

Differences are the Trek X-Caliber Frameset minus the Trek Procaliber. Full charts: 2018 Trek Procaliber, 2019 Trek X-Caliber Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Trek ProcaliberTrek X-Caliber Frameset

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartTrek Procaliber6Trek X-Caliber FramesetX-Caliber Frameset
FrameTrek Alpha PlatinumTrek Alpha Gold
ForkRockShox Recon RL Goldnot listed
ShifterShimano SLX M7000not listed
DerailleurShimano SLX M7020, Shimano XT M8000not listed
CassetteShimano SLX M7000not listed
ChainKMC X11-1not listed
CranksetRace Face Aeffectnot listed
Bottom bracketTrek PF92not listed
TireBontrager XR2 Team Issuenot listed
HubBontrager centerlocknot listed
RimBontrager Duster Elitenot listed
BrakeShimano Deore M425not listed
HeadsetFSA IS2not listed
SaddleBontrager Evoke 2not listed

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