Trek E-Caliber 9.8 GX Gen 1

The "E-Caliber 9.8 GX Gen 1" model from Trek, released in 2021, is a high-quality e-mountain bike that stands out for its advanced features and high-performance components. The price for this model is 9,999 EUR.

The frame of the E-Caliber 9.8 GX Gen 1 is made from OCLV Mountain Carbon, both in the main frame and the seat stays. It features IsoStrut technology, a tapered head tube and the Knock Block, which protects the head tube from damage. The internal Control Freak cable routing ensures a clean look and protects the cables. The frame offers 60 mm of travel and is designed to the Boost148 standard. The bike’s maximum load capacity is 136 kg, whilst its kerb weight is 16 kg.

Braking is provided by SRAM G2 RSC hydraulic disc brakes, fitted to both the front and rear. The brakes are fitted with SRAM CenterLine discs, which feature a 6-hole mounting pattern and rounded edges. Both discs have a diameter of 180 mm.

The gear system is based on the SRAM GX Eagle, a 12-speed drivetrain that enables precise and reliable gear changes. The fork is a RockShox SID Select+ with DebonAir spring and Charger 2 RL damping. It has a tapered steerer tube, a 44 mm offset, Boost 110 standard and a 15 mm Maxle Stealth axle, offering 120 mm of travel.

The crankset is an Ethirteen Espec Race Carbon with a 32-tooth chainring combination and a crank arm length of 170 mm. The cassette is an SRAM Eagle XG-1275 with a 10–52-tooth range.

The cockpit consists of a Bontrager Line Pro handlebar made from OCLV carbon, with a width of 750 mm and a rise of 15 mm. The grips are ESI Chunky, whilst the stem is a Bontrager Kovee Pro with a length of 60 mm, which is also fitted with the Knock Block system.

The wheelset consists of Bontrager Kovee Pro 30 carbon rims, which are tubeless-ready and feature a 6-hole disc mount. The hubs are designed to the Boost 110 standard and feature a 15 mm thru-axle.

The saddle is a Bontrager Verse Elite with austenitic rails and a width of 145 mm. The seatpost is a Bontrager Line Elite Dropper with 100 mm of travel and MaxFlow technology.

The motor is a Fazua Evation Drive Pack, which provides assistance up to a speed of 25 km/h. The battery has a capacity of 250 Wh and is charged using the Fazua Evation charger. The display is the Fazua Remote bX.

In addition to the technical specifications, please note the following bike dimensions: reach is 400 mm, stack is 610 mm, seat tube length is 390 mm, top tube length 580 mm, head tube angle 68 degrees, seat tube angle 72 degrees, head tube length 90 mm, chainstay length 450 mm, standover height 770 mm and the wheelbase measures 1130 mm.

This model offers a balanced combination of lightness, stability and advanced technology, making it an excellent choice for discerning mountain bike enthusiasts.