Description
The X-Caliber 8 is a cross country mountain bike made for fast laps and long days on the trail. In order to keep the price within reasonable limits, a lot of attention was paid to the components of this bike that make the biggest difference in terms of performance. Shimano's 1x drivetrain, RockShox suspension fork and hydraulic disc brakes make it the ideal choice for beginner mountain bikers and XC racers looking for fast, fun singletrack adventures.
It's the right bike for you if...
... you are looking for a fast mountain bike for the single trail that can also keep up with races, marathons and heated group rides. You want a bike that is reliable, fun to ride and has sturdy, lightweight parts.
You get this equipment
A lightweight aluminum frame, a RockShox Judy SL fork with 100 mm travel, TurnKey lockout and lightweight, adjustable air spring, tubeless ready wheels with Boost141 installation width and a Shimano Deore 1x12 drivetrain with a wide gear range.
Our final word
With the X-Caliber 8 you not only get a performance frame, but also performance parts such as a RockShox suspension fork with air suspension and a Shimano Deore 1x drivetrain. Plus, it rolls on sturdy and lightweight aluminum rims that keep the weight down and can easily be converted to a tubeless setup.
Technical data
*Unless otherwise stated, features apply to all sizes
| Frame | Alpha Gold Aluminum, tapered head tube, internal cable routing for gears and vario seat post, luggage rack and mudguard eyelets, Boost141, 5 mm quick release axle |
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| *Fork | Size: XS RockShox Judy SL, Solo Air spring, TurnKey lockout, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Lite axle, 80mm travel |
| Size: S RockShox Judy SL, Solo Air spring, TurnKey lockout, tapered steerer pre-bend, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Lite axle, 100 mm travel |
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| Size: M, M/L, L, XL, XXL RockShox Judy SL, Solo Air spring, TurnKey lockout, tapered steerer, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth axle, 100mm travel |
| VR hub | Bontrager, aluminum, sealed bearing, aluminum axle, 6-bolt disc mount, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
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| HR hub | Bontrager, aluminum, sealed bearing, 6-hole disc mount, Shimano Micro Spline freehub, Boost141, 5mm QR axle |
| rim | Bontrager Kovee, hollow chamber rim, tubeless ready, 28 holes, 23 mm inner width, Presta valve |
| spokes | 14g, stainless steel |
| *Tires | Size: XS, S Maxxis Ardent Race, Tubeless, EXO Carcass, Foldable Bead Core, 60 TPI, 27.5x2.35" |
| Size: M, M/L, L, XL, XXL Maxxis Ardent Race, Tubeless, EXO Carcass, Foldable Bead Core, 60 TPI, 29x2.35" |
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| *Tire spare part | Size: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL Bontrager TLR Sealant 177ml |
| Size: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL Bontrager TLR Valve 50mm |
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| Rim tape | Bontrager TLR |
| Shift lever | Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed |
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| Rear derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage, max. 51 teeth on the largest sprocket |
| *Crank | Size: XS, S, M Shimano MT511, steel chainring (30 teeth), Boost, 170 mm crank arm length |
| Size: M/L, L, XL, XXL Shimano MT511, steel chainring (30 teeth), Boost, 175 mm crank arm length |
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| bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BB52, 73 mm, thread, externally mounted |
| cassette | Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51 teeth, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed |
| pedal | VP-536, nylon platform |
| saddle | Bontrager Arvada, steel stays, 138mm width |
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| *Seat post | Size: XS, S Aluminum Bontrager, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length |
| Size: M Aluminum Bontrager, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 360mm length |
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| Size: M/L, L, XL, XXL Aluminum Bontrager, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length |
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| *Handlebars | Size: XS Aluminum Bontrager, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width |
| Size: S, M Aluminum Bontrager, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width |
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| Size: M/L, L, XL, XXL Aluminum Bontrager, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width |
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| Handles | Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon clamp |
| *Stem | Size: XS, S Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm clamp diameter, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length |
| Size: M, M/L Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm clamp diameter, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length |
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| Size: L Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm clamp diameter, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length |
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| Size: XL, XXL Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm clamp diameter, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length |
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| tax rate | Semi-integrated ball bearing, 1 1/8" top, 1.5" bottom |
| brake | Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brake |
| *Brake disc | Size: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL Shimano RT26, 6-hole disc mount, 160 mm |
| Size: L, XL, XXL Shimano RT26, 6-hole disc mount, 180 mm |
| Max. weight | This bike has a maximum weight limit (bike, rider and load) of 136kg. |
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