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.
It's right for you if...
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.
The tech you get:
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 final word:
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.
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)
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
Max tyre size: Frame: 27.5x2.80" or 29x2.40" Fork: See manufacturer
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: Shimano SM-BB52, 73 mm, threaded external bearing
Cassette: Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51, 12-speed
Chain: Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
Pedal: VP-536 nylon platform
Max. chainring size: 32T
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
Head set: 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 - 27.60 lb / 12.52 kg (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
Weight limit: This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb).
