2018 Trek X-Caliber Frameset vs 2016 Trek X-Caliber Frameset

What changes on the 2016 Trek X-Caliber Frameset

Compared with the 2018 Trek X-Caliber Frameset in M, the 2016 Trek X-Caliber Frameset in XS places the top of the head tube 34 mm lower and 41 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 74 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−34 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−41 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−74 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

−0.1°

About the same head angle

Chainstays

−13 mm

Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The 2018 Trek X-Caliber Frameset numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the 2016 Trek X-Caliber Frameset minus the 2018 Trek X-Caliber Frameset. Full charts: 2018 Trek X-Caliber Frameset, 2016 Trek X-Caliber Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

2018 Trek X-Caliber Frameset2016 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.