Trek Procaliber 8

It’s the right bike for you if you want to get into XC racing, featuring a hardtail that conquers taxing climbs and remains composed on rough terrain. You want to benefit from maximum performance and reliability at all times and in all places.

Here’s what you get: a lightweight hardtail frame made of Alpha Platinum aluminum with modern XC geometry and a 148 mm Boost axle width for increased stiffness and stability under load, along with a trail-smoothing RockShox Recon Gold RL fork with 120 mm of travel, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, and lockout. You also get a smooth-shifting 12-speed drivetrain with Shimano XT/SLX components, Bontrager Kovee tubeless-ready wheels, a Bontrager Line dropper post with internal cable routing, and hydraulic disc brakes.

Our final word: When you stand at the start line on race day, do it on the Procaliber 8. This aluminum hardtail has plenty of speed in its genes. It’s built on a modern cross-country geometry that excels in climbs and remains stable on challenging descents.