Trek E-Caliber 9.9 XTR Gen 2

The "E-Caliber 9.9 XTR Gen 2" model from Trek, released in 2022, is a high-quality e-mountain bike which, at a price of EUR 12,099, is positioned in the premium segment. The main frame and seat stays are made from OCLV Mountain Carbon and feature an IsoStrut. The tapered head tube and Knock Block provide additional stability, whilst the internal Control Freak cable routing ensures a clean, tidy appearance. The bike offers 60 mm of suspension travel and is rated for a total weight of up to 136 kg, with a kerb weight of 16 kg.

The braking system consists of Shimano XTR M9120 hydraulic 4-piston disc brakes at both the front and rear. The front brake discs are Shimano MT900 with a diameter of 203 mm and Centre Lock, whilst the rear brake discs are Shimano EM910 with a diameter of 180 mm and Centre Lock. The shifter is a Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed, and the fork is a FOX Factory 34 Factory Step-Cast with Float EVOL air spring and FIT4 damping, featuring a dual remote lockout. This fork offers 120 mm of travel and features a Kashima coating.

The crankset is an Ethirteen Espec Race Carbon with 32 teeth and a crank arm length of 170 mm. The cassette is a Shimano XTR M9101 with 10–51 teeth, and the drivetrain is also a Shimano Dura-Ace/XTR M9100, 12-speed. The handlebars are Bontrager Line Pro made from OCLV carbon, with a width of 750 mm and a rise of 15 mm. The grips are ESI Chunky and the stem is a Bontrager Kovee Pro, which is Knock Block and Blendr-compatible, with a length of 70 mm and an angle of 13 degrees.

The headset is integrated and features Knock Block as well as cartridge bearings with a 62-degree radius. The tyres are Bontrager XR3 Team Issue in size 29 x 2.40. The wheelset consists of Bontrager Kovee XXX, OCLV Mountain Carbon, and DT Swiss 54T hubs. The saddle is a Bontrager Verse Pro with carbon rails and a width of 145 mm, whilst the seatpost is a FOX Transfer SL with 100 mm of travel and internal cable routing.

The motor is from Fazua, and the model is also the Fazua Evation with a battery capacity of 252 Wh. The accompanying display is the Fazua Remote bX, and the charger is a Fazua Evation charger for 220–240 V.

The bike’s dimensions are as follows: reach is 47 mm, stack is 62 mm, seat tube length is 47 mm, top tube length 65 mm, head tube angle 68 degrees, seat tube angle 73 degrees, head tube length 10 mm, chainstay length 45 mm, standover height 77 mm and the wheelbase is 120 mm. The packaging dimensions are: width 23 mm, height 119 mm and length 201 mm.

In summary, the Trek E-Caliber 9.9 XTR Gen 2 offers an outstanding combination of high-quality build, high-performance components and innovative technology, making it a first-class choice for discerning mountain bike enthusiasts.