2016 Trek X-Caliber Frameset vs 2018 Trek X-Caliber Frameset
The L is the 2018 Trek X-Caliber Frameset size closest to your XXL 2016 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 2018 Trek X-Caliber Frameset
Compared with the 2016 Trek X-Caliber Frameset in XXL, the 2018 Trek X-Caliber Frameset in L places the top of the head tube 19 mm lower and 29 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 36 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −19 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −29 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −36 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The 2016 Trek X-Caliber Frameset numbers we have for size XXL are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | 2016 Trek X-Caliber Frameset XXL | 2018 Trek X-Caliber Frameset L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 478 | 449 | −29 mm |
| Stack | 628 | 609 | −19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.3° | 69.3° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 669 | 634 | −35 mm |
| Chainstay length | 438 | 438 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1183 | 1147 | −36 mm |
| BB drop | 58 | 58 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 316 | 316 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 773 | 753 | −20 mm |
| Seat tube length | 559 | 470 | −89 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 100 | −20 mm |
Differences are the 2018 Trek X-Caliber Frameset minus the 2016 Trek X-Caliber Frameset. Full charts: 2016 Trek X-Caliber Frameset, 2018 Trek X-Caliber Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
2016 Trek X-Caliber Frameset2018 Trek 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.
| Part | 2016 Trek X-Caliber Frameset2016 Frameset | 2018 Trek X-Caliber FramesetX-Caliber Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Gold | Trek Alpha Gold |
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