About the X-Caliber 8
X-Caliber 8 is a cross-country mountain bike made for fast laps and long days on the trail. It's built with special attention to value and the parts that make the biggest difference in performance. A 1x Shimano drivetrain, RockShox fork and hydraulic disc brakes make it a great choice for new mountain bikers and XC racers searching for fast, fun, singletrack adventure.
Key Features
- A lightweight aluminium frame, a RockShox Judy SL 100 mm suspension fork with a TurnKey lockout and an air spring that's lighter and more adjustable than a coil spring
- tubeless-ready wheels with Boost141 hub spacing and a Shimano Deore 1x12 drivetrain with a wide-range cassette
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame: Alpha Gold Aluminium, tapered head tube, internal derailleur and dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, Boost141, 5 mm QR
- Fork: RockShox Judy SL, Solo Air spring, TurnKey lockout, tapered steerer, 42 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Lite
Wheels
- Rims: Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23 mm width
- Hubs: Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost 110/Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost 141
- Tyres: Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60 tpi, 2.35"
Drivetrain
- Pedals: Not included
- Crank: Shimano MT511, 30T steel ring, 52 mm chainline
- Front Derailleur: N/A
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M8100, long cage
- Shifters: Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
- Chain: Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
- Bottom Bracket: Shimano SM-BB52, 73 mm, threaded external bearing
- Rear Cogs: Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12-speed
Components
- Handlebar: Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5mm/15mm rise
- Grips: Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
- Stem: Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree rise
- Brakes: Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc
- Brake Levers: Shimano MT200
- Saddle: Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width
- Seatpost: Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset
Bike Sizing
Choosing the bike size depends on the type of bike, your height, your riding style, and your preference. A correct fitting bike will be more comfortable, more efficient and more fun to ride. This bike size guide gives our customers general advice on choosing the right size. It is a guide only and we always recommend visiting one of our stores or contacting one of our experts.
XS | S | M | M/L | L | XL | XXL | |
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Rider Height | 4'9 - 5'1 / 145cm - 155cm | 5'1 - 5'5 / 155cm - 165cm | 5'5 - 5'9 / 165cm - 176cm | 5'8 - 5'11 / 173cm - 180cm | 5'10 - 6'2 / 177cm - 188cm | 6'2 - 6'5 / 188cm - 195cm | 6'5 - 6'8 / 195cm - 203cm |
Product code: 916930
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