2014 Trek X-Caliber vs 2016 Trek Procaliber 9.9 SL
The Trek Procaliber 9.9 SL size closest to your ML is the ML. Compare the ML instead
What changes on the Trek Procaliber 9.9 SL
Compared with the Trek X-Caliber in ML, the Trek Procaliber 9.9 SL in XL places the top of the head tube 22 mm higher and 29 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 26 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +22 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +29 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +26 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek X-Caliber numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek X-Caliber ML | Trek Procaliber 9.9 SL XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 428 | 457 | +29 mm |
| Stack | 601 | 623 | +22 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.6° | 69.5° | −0.1° |
| Effective top tube | 620 | 659 | +39 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 435 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1128 | 1154 | +26 mm |
| BB drop | 53 | 58 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 316 | 311 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 777 | 816 | +39 mm |
| Seat tube length | 444 | 521 | +77 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 120 | +20 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
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 X-Caliber4 | Trek Procaliber 9.9 SL9.9 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Gold | Trek OCLV |
| Fork | SR Suntour M3030 | RockShox RS-1 |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus EF51 | Shimano XTR |
| Derailleur | Shimano Altus, Shimano Altus M280 | Shimano XTR |
| Cassette | Shimano HG31 | Shimano XTR |
| Crankset | Shimano M131 | Race Face Next SL |
| Wheelset | Formula DC-20 | DT Swiss XMC 1200 |
| Tire | Bontrager XR1 | Bontrager XR1 Team Issue |
| Brake | Trek HL 280 | Shimano XTR |
| Stem | Bontrager Approved | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager SSR | Bontrager XXX |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 1 | Bontrager Montrose |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano HG900 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek PF92 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Bontrager XXX |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
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