E-Caliber 9.8 GX Gen 2 - Trek Bikes (CA)

Overview

You’re an avid XC rider, and love the idea of an e-MTB that helps you push your limits without providing too much assistance. It's also great for those who want to get out and ride more, or keep pace with faster friends.

A lightweight OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with 60mm of travel, a 120mm RockShox SID Select+ fork, and Trek IsoStrut shock. A new Fazua Ride Trail 50 and 250Wh battery that can assist up to 20 mph when it's on, and gives zero drag when it's off. A SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain, Bontrager Line Elite dropper post, and Kovee Pro 30 carbon wheels with a 108-tooth Rapid Drive rear hub for instant engagement.

E-Caliber flies down singletrack like an XC MTB—because it’s modeled after Supercaliber! And the Fazua assist is awesome for riders who are looking for just a little advantage that’ll help them do even more of what they love.

You get a helping hand from the motor on climbs and long rides, but it's a more natural-feeling assist that gives you an overall experience that's closer to riding an analog bike than a typical e-MTB
The drive system, including the motor, is easily removable. Just take it out, pop on the included cover, and you’ll have a standard mountain bike that weighs 2.9kg less than before
IsoStrut gives you just enough rear suspension for cross country traction and comfort with less weight and more efficiency
Pivotless seat stays save on weight and actively bend to help soak up trail chatter
Wider Kovee Pro 30 wheels provide better tire support so you can run lower pressure and get more traction

"As expected, the E-Caliber made us feel like the World Cup racers we wish we were, but the real benefit was that we were more willing to ride, rather than drive, to our favorite trails. Logging more miles in the same amount of time is a win in our book."

Trek's E-Caliber makes for a unique riding experience that should appeal to folks looking to get in more trail miles instead of shuttle runs" - Bicycling Magazine Editors

"The combination of short travel, light weight, and aggressive geometry will make for a bike that opens up the joys of long trail adventures and ripping fast singletrack to a segment of riders that may not otherwise get to experience that thrill."

Saddle up with E-Caliber Gen 1 for just enough power on long, fast miles or E-Caliber Gen 2 for a lighter and more powerful ride.

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E-Caliber's got an appetite for distance, a love of XC speed, and the right amount of suspension and power to turn up your endurance on epic singletrack sessions.

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Features

Fazua's lightweight drive system adds a punch of power when you need it, but rides and feels like a traditional bike when you don't. You won't feel much drag or resistance when you turn it off or pass the max level of assist. The system is also compatible with a smartphone app to let you check battery status and customize your ride.

E-Caliber is equipped with intelligent Fazua software called BLACK PEPPER, which allows the motor to respond immediately as you start to pedal, delivers more power over a wider cadence range, and lets you customize your user settings.

Remove the motor and drivepack to save 6.4 lbs./2.9 kg on days when you don't need the boost. The included cover also turns the down tube into extra storage.

E-Caliber has the same innovative IsoStrut rear suspension as World Cup-winning Supercaliber. You get 60mm of integrated rear travel—just the right amount of comfort and traction, without the weight or flex of traditional full suspension.

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Trek's mountain-specific carbon fiber is tougher carbon, with unique materials and layup procedures, Trek's advanced engineering, and a higher standard of testing.

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This suspension calculator will help you optimize your suspension settings for your riding weight. Simply follow the steps to find your best set up.

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Tubeless Ready rims and tires make it easy to ditch the tubes so you get better traction, fewer flats, and less weight. You're ready to roll right out of the box with the included TLR rim strips, valves, and sealant.

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Every set of Bontrager carbon wheels is backed by the Carbon Care Wheel Loyalty Programme. In the unlikely event that you damage your Bontrager carbon wheels within the first two years of ownership, we’ll repair or replace them for free.

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Knock Block has your frame's back when things go wrong. It prevents your handlebars from spinning all the way around in a crash, so your hoses won't get yanked, and your controls won't hit the top tube.

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With 108 points of engagement, Rapid Drive gives you nearly instant acceleration instead of a clunky lag when you step on the pedals. You get smooth, immediate power to blast out of corners and hammer through the rough stuff. And that extra pedal ratchet adds control that can make all the difference when tackling a tricky climb.

Wider dropouts (110mm front, 148mm rear) give you the stiffness of a 27.5" wheel with all the benefits of a 29" wheel, and Boost148 in the rear lets you run wider tires and a larger chainring without affecting q-factor and pedaling efficiency.

Specs

Frame	OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, IsoStrut, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Boost148, 60mm travel
Fork	RockShox SID Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2 RL damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 120mm travel
*Shock	Size: S Trek IsoStrut, Fox Performance shock, air spring, DPS 2-position remote damper, 235x32.5 mm
Size: M , L , XL Trek IsoStrut, Fox Performance shock, air spring, DPS 2-position remote damper, 235mm x 32.5mm
Max compatible fork travel	120mm (531mm axle-to-crown)

Wheel front	Bontrager Kovee Pro 30 carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
Wheel rear	Bontrager Kovee Pro 30 carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
Skewer rear	Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever
Tire	Bontrager XR3 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120tpi, 29x2.40"
Tire part	Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz
Rim strip	Bontrager TLR
Max tire size	Frame: 29x2.40", Fork: See manufacturer

Shifter	SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
Rear derailleur	SRAM GX Eagle
Crank	Ethirteen Espec Race Carbon, 32T, 175 mm length
Crank arm	Ethirteen Espec Race Carbon, 32T, 170 mm length
Chain ring	SRAM X-SYNC, 32T, alloy
Cassette	SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12 speed
Chain	SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
Max chainring size	1x: 32T

Saddle	Bontrager Verse Elite, austenite rails, 145mm width
*Seatpost	Size: S Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6mm, 340mm length
Size: M , L , XL Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6mm, 440mm length
Handlebar	Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
Grips	ESI Chunky
*Stem	Size: S , M Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 13 degree, 60mm length
Size: L , XL Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 13 degree, 70mm length
Headset	Knock Block Integrated, 62-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom
Brake	SRAM G2 RSC hydraulic disc
*Brake rotor	Size: S , M , L , XL SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180mm
Size: S , M , L , XL SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 200mm

E-bike system	Fazua Ride Trail 50 motor
Battery	Fazua Evation battery, 250 Wh
Charger	Fazua Evation charger, 90-120V
Controller	Fazua Remote bX
Tool	Bontrager Switch Lever, w/tool

Weight	M - 16.99 kg / 37.45 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
Weight limit	This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 300 pounds (136 kg).

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Outside Magazine’s 2021 Best eMTB

E-Caliber is a winner in Bicycling Magazine's 2021 E-Bike Awards!

"The heart of a cross country racer"

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