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2018 Trek X-Caliber Frameset vs 2020 Trek Procaliber 9.7

The Trek Procaliber 9.7 size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead

What changes on the Trek Procaliber 9.7

Compared with the Trek X-Caliber Frameset in M, the Trek Procaliber 9.7 in ML places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−5 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+11 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+3 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
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

MeasurementTrek X-Caliber Frameset MTrek Procaliber 9.7 MLDifference
Reach416427+11 mm
Stack600595−5 mm
Head tube angle69.3°69.5°+0.2°
Effective top tube598617+19 mm
Chainstay length438435−3 mm
Wheelbase11101113+3 mm
BB drop5858±0 mm
BB height316311−5 mm
Standover743764+21 mm
Seat tube length419444+25 mm
Head tube length9090±0 mm

Differences are the Trek Procaliber 9.7 minus the Trek X-Caliber Frameset. Full charts: 2018 Trek X-Caliber Frameset, 2020 Trek Procaliber 9.7.

Where each sits in its class

Trek X-Caliber FramesetTrek Procaliber 9.7

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-Caliber FramesetX-Caliber FramesetTrek Procaliber 9.79.7
FrameTrek Alpha GoldTrek OCLV
Forknot listedRockShox Reba RL
Shifternot listedSRAM NX Eagle
Derailleurnot listedSRAM NX Eagle
Cassettenot listedSRAM XG-1230 Eagle
Chainnot listedSRAM NX Eagle
Cranksetnot listedTruVativ Stylo
Bottom bracketnot listedTrek DUB PF92
Wheelsetnot listedBontrager Kovee Elite 23
Tirenot listedBontrager XR2 Team Issue
Brakenot listedShimano MT500
Headsetnot listedFSA IS2
Saddlenot listedBontrager Montrose

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