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2014 Trek X-Caliber vs 2016 Trek Procaliber 9.9 SL

The S is the Trek Procaliber 9.9 SL size closest to your S Trek X-Caliber. 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 Procaliber 9.9 SL

Compared with the Trek X-Caliber in S, the Trek Procaliber 9.9 SL in S places the top of the head tube 17 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 37 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−17 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−5 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−37 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−20 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek X-Caliber numbers we have for size S are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek X-Caliber STrek Procaliber 9.9 SL SDifference
Reach387382−5 mm
Stack600583−17 mm
Head tube angle69.3°69.3°±0.0°
Effective top tube570558−12 mm
Chainstay length445425−20 mm
Wheelbase10901053−37 mm
BB drop5348−5 mm
BB height316302−14 mm
Standover745727−18 mm
Seat tube length368394+26 mm
Head tube length100100±0 mm

Differences are the Trek Procaliber 9.9 SL minus the Trek X-Caliber. Full charts: 2014 Trek X-Caliber, 2016 Trek Procaliber 9.9 SL.

Where each sits in its class

Trek X-CaliberTrek Procaliber 9.9 SL

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 X-Caliber4Trek Procaliber 9.9 SL9.9 SL
FrameTrek Alpha GoldTrek OCLV
ForkSR Suntour M3030RockShox RS-1
ShifterShimano Altus EF51Shimano XTR
DerailleurShimano Altus, Shimano Altus M280Shimano XTR
CassetteShimano HG31Shimano XTR
CranksetShimano M131Race Face Next SL
WheelsetFormula DC-20DT Swiss XMC 1200
TireBontrager XR1Bontrager XR1 Team Issue
BrakeTrek HL 280Shimano XTR
StemBontrager Approvednot listed
SeatpostBontrager SSRBontrager XXX
SaddleBontrager Evoke 1Bontrager Montrose
Chainnot listedShimano HG900
Bottom bracketnot listedTrek PF92
Handlebarnot listedBontrager XXX
Headsetnot listedFSA IS2

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