2016 Trek X-Caliber Frameset vs 2018 Trek Procaliber 9.7
The M is the Trek Procaliber 9.7 size closest to your M Trek X-Caliber Frameset. 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 9.7
Compared with the Trek X-Caliber Frameset in M, the Trek Procaliber 9.7 in M places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek X-Caliber Frameset numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek X-Caliber Frameset M | Trek Procaliber 9.7 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 416 | 412 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 600 | 595 | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.3° | 69.5° | +0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 598 | 599 | +1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 438 | 435 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1110 | 1098 | −12 mm |
| BB drop | 58 | 58 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 316 | 311 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 743 | 750 | +7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 419 | 419 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 | not listed |
Differences are the Trek Procaliber 9.7 minus the Trek X-Caliber Frameset. Full charts: 2016 Trek X-Caliber Frameset, 2018 Trek Procaliber 9.7.
Where each sits in its class
Trek X-Caliber FramesetTrek Procaliber 9.7
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-Caliber Frameset2016 Frameset | Trek Procaliber 9.79.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Gold | Trek OCLV |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Reba RL |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano XT M8000 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano XT M8020, Shimano XT M8000 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Deore XT |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano HG60 |
| Crankset | not listed | Race Face Next |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek PF92 |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss M1900 |
| Tire | not listed | Bontrager XR2 Team Issue |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano MT500 |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
| Saddle | not listed | Bontrager Montrose |
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