X-Caliber 9 is the top-end model in the X-Caliber family. It's a fully race-ready cross-country mountain bike built with parts designed to compete. A RockShox Recon fork, a 1x12 Shimano XT/SLX drivetrain and a wide-range cassette make it a great choice for fast singletrack riders who want a great bike that's ready to race straight out of the box.
You measure your rides in speed and distance, and want a fast XC bike that will help you cover more trail in less time. You race, or you could see yourself getting into racing, so you want a hardtail with competition-level parts that can give you an advantage on the trail.
A lightweight aluminium frame, a RockShox Recon Gold RL100 mm suspension air fork and a Shimano XT/SLX 1x12 drivetrain with a wide range of gears for easier climbing. Plus, tubeless-ready wheels with wider Boost141 hubs for increased wheel strength and better tyre clearance, and a dropper post for getting low on descents.
The X-Caliber 9 is a speedy, nimble and efficient XC hardtail that's perfect for riders with a racing pedigree and anyone who dreams of covering epic distances out on the trail.
- It's a great bike for someone who's just getting into serious racing: you get high-end XC parts on an incredible frame with enough cash left over for entry fees
- There's nothing as sweet as a silent ride: the clutch rear derailleur prevents chain slap, even in the rough
- The frame is fully compatible with higher-end parts, like racing wheels, if you ever find the need to upgrade
- The 1x drivetrain delivers a wide range of gearing with the simplicity of a single shifter
Built for speed
X-Caliber is a classic XC hardtail with quick-handling geometry, weight-conscious parts and just enough suspension to take the edge off bumps. These models are built for efficiency, making them great for racers or anyone else who wants to cover more ground in less time.
High tech frame
The Alpha Gold Aluminuum frame is packed with features that make your ride better. A tapered head tube gives you more precise, confident handling on the front end, while Boost 141 rear hub spacing gives you shorter chainstays for more nimble handling at the back.
Specification
Frameset
Frame: Alpha Gold Aluminium, tapered head tube, internal derailleur and dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, Boost141, 5 mm QR
Fork:
Size: XS , S
RockShox Recon Gold RL, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 37 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 100 mm travel
Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL
RockShox Recon Gold RL, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 42 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 100 mm travel
Max compatible fork travel 120mm (XS: 100mm)
Wheels
Hub front: Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
Hub rear: Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost141, 5 mm QR
Rim: Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve
Tyre:
Size: XS , S
Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.35"
Size: M , ML , L , XL , XXL
Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.35"
Tyre part: Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz
Rim strip: Bontrager TLR
Drivetrain
Shifter: Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
Rear derailleur: Shimano XT M8100, long cage
Crank:
Size: XS , S , M
Shimano MT611, 30T steel ring, alloy spider, 52 mm chainline, 170 mm length
Size: ML , L , XL , XXL
Shimano MT611, 30T steel ring, alloy spider, 52 mm chainline, 175 mm length
Bottom bracket:
Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL
Shimano SM-BB52, 73 mm, threaded external bearing
Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL
Shimano BB-MT501 BSA
Cassette: Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51, 12-speed
Chain: Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
Pedal: VP-536 nylon platform
Max. chainring size: 32T
Components
Saddle: Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width
Seatpost:
Size: XS , S , M
TranzX JD-YSP18, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 361 mm length
Size: ML , L , XL , XXL
TranzX JD-YSP18, 130mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 425 mm length
Handlebar:
Size: XS
Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 690 mm width
Size: S , M
Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width
Size: ML , L , XL , XXL
Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 mm width
Grips:
Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
Stem:
Size: XS , S
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length
Size: M , ML
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length
Size: L
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length
Size: XL , XXL
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length
Headset: Semi-integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, alloy cups, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
Brake: Shimano hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT410 calliper
*Brake rotor:
Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL
Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 180 mm
Size: XS , S , M , ML , L , XL , XXL
Shimano RT56, 6-bolt, 160 mm
Weight M - 12.75 kg / 28.11 lbs
Weight limit This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb).