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It's right for you if...

You want to dive into XC racing on a hardtail that's built to soar up climbs and stay composed through the rough stuff. You want the best in performance and reliability for every ride

The tech you get

A lightweight Alpha Platinum Aluminium hardtail frame with modern XC geometry and 148 mm boost spacing for stiff support under power. 120 mm of trail-smoothing front suspension from a RockShox Recon Gold RL fork with Debon Air spring, Motion Control damper and lockout. A clean shifting blend of 12-speed Shimano XT and SLX components, Tubeless-Ready Bontrager Kovee wheels, a Bontrager Line dropper post with internal routing and hydraulic disc brakes.

The final word

When you're ready to take on race day, reach for the Procaliber 8. This alloy hardtail has a speedy attitude with modern cross-country geometry that's dialled for hammering up climbs and keeps its composure on loose descents.

Why you'll love it
You get modern geometry and 120 mm of front suspension that keeps you in the attack on climbs and crushing confidently on descents
It balances the accessible price of an alloy hardtail with the performance of its carbon cohorts
You get the perfect blend of components with Shimano SLX and XT shifting and hydraulic brakes
Its Tubeless Ready 29in wheels keep rolling resistance down while helping fight flats
Internal cable routing keeps your ride quiet, reduces maintenance and looks sleek.

*Please note – spec applies to all sizes unless listed separately


Frameset
Frame Alpha Platinum Aluminium, tapered head tube, internal routing, BSA 73, hidden rack and kickstand mounts, UDH, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
Fork RockShox Recon Gold RL, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 120mm travel
Max compatible fork travel 130 mm (540 mm axle-to-crown)

Wheels
Hub front Shimano TC500 alloy, CentreLock, 110x15 mm thru axle
Hub rear Shimano TC500 alloy, CentreLock, 148x12 mm thru axle
Skewer rear Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever
Rim Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless-Ready, 28-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve
Tyre Bontrager Sainte-Anne Pro XR, Tubeless Ready, dual compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.20"
Tyre part Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz
Max tyre size Frame: 29x2.40", Fork: See manufacturer

Drivetrain
Shifter Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
Rear derailleur Shimano XT M8100, long cage
*Crank Size: S , M
E*thirteen Helix, 30T steel ring, 73 mm spindle length, 52 mm chainline, 170 mm length
Size: ML , L , XL
E*thirteen Helix, 30T steel ring, 73 mm spindle length, 52 mm chainline, 175 mm length
Bottom bracket Shimano BB-MT501 BSA
Cassette Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51T, 12-speed
Chain Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
Pedal VP-536 nylon platform
Max. chainring size 1x: 34T (55 mm chain line), min 30T (52 mm chain line)

Components
Saddle Verse Short, chromoly rails, 145 mm width
*Seatpost Size: S , M
Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 310 mm length
Size: ML , L
Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 410 mm length
Size: XL
Bontrager Line Dropper, 170 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 450 mm length
*Handlebar Size: S , M
Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width
Size: ML , L , XL
Bontrager Rhythm Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 750mm width
Grips Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
*Stem Size: S
Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 50 mm length
Size: M , ML
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length
Size: L
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length
Size: XL
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 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: S , M , ML , L , XL
Shimano RT54, CentreLock, 160mm
Size: S , M , ML , L , XL
Shimano RT54, CentreLock,180 mm
Rotor size Max brake rotor sizes – Frame: 180 mm, Fork: see fork manufacturer

Weight
Weight M - 12.48 kg / 27.52 lbs (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).
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Bike and frame weights are based on pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.