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Table of contents, trek e-caliber 9.6 review.

The downhill, enduro, and general trail markets are very well catered for in the world of electric mountain biking.

There are 100s of different bikes vying for people’s attention in these sectors, however, the cross-country community is often overlooked.

A good XC bike requires speed, good handling, and light overall weight – not always easy to achieve with an e-MTB.

Trek stepped up to the plate in recent years with its E-Caliber range. The 9.6 Gen 2 is the second incarnation of their lowest-spec XC bike, with the original no longer for sale on their website.

The Trek E-Caliber 9.6 has dropped considerably in price over the past few months, which is a reason to take note. 

Does it strike all the right notes? Or is it a flop?

Saddle up, it’s time to get to grips with our Trek E-Caliber 9.6 Review…

Our Verdict

A leading XC bike, which strikes all the right notes for fast-paced cross-country riding.

The bike has halved in price on the Trek website in recent months and that makes it a complete bargain.

The bike is made for speed, with a featherlight weight, aerodynamic design, powerful motor and great pedalling efficiency.

It can’t take big hits or offer an all-day riding range, but it is specifically designed for head own XC riding and it delivers big style as a result.

• Light-weight
• Suspension for XC riding
• Can ride without electrical components
• Comfortable
• Battery range

Trek E-Caliber 9.6 Gen 2 Review

Price: $3,999

Weight/frame.

In our intro, we mentioned the need to keep the weight down and the company has managed to do that wonderfully with the Trek E-Caliber 9.6.

The bike weighs in at 18.48kg (in a size medium, which we rode on our reviews), which is very light for an e-MTB.

It’s partly thanks to the company’s OCLV carbon frame – it’s an ultra-strong, ultra-light carbon compound, which manages to balance strength with weight.

You can get the bike in four frame sizes – small, medium, large and extra, large – all of which have a similar geometry.

Speed and ease of handling are at the forefront of the bike’s geometry design – it feels very well-balanced, but playful at the same time.

You have several adjustable elements, which elevate the riding experience, with a dropper post introduced (unlike previous incarnations of the bike).

The bike feels pacey and the aerodynamic qualities mean the bike moves seriously quickly. The handling is ultra-responsive too and, at times, you forget you’re on an e-MTB.

The perfect frame composition for a spritely XC bike and it feels beautiful to handle. A good start to this Trek E-Caliber review.

The Trek E-Caliber is fitted with a 250Wh Fauza Evation battery.

To keep that overall weight down there is always going to be a compromise and reducing the weight of the battery is one.

Trek did this intentionally – obviously for weight purposes, but also to try and make the bike feel as natural as possible out on the trail and as close to a normal MTB as possible.

This bike has been purposefully designed to offer an authentic mountain biking experience, rather than creating a powerhouse of a machine.

You can achieve a top range of around 50km on one charge, it isn’t mind-blowing, but the trade-off with the low weight is worth it.

Plus, it’s worth remembering that XC rides tend to be short and fast. Rather than, long-distance all-dayers.

One truly excellent feature is that you can take out the battery altogether, reducing the weight further, and the bike can just be ridden as a normal mountain bike – an excellent idea, which almost makes it two bikes in one.

Without the battery, the bike only weighs 15.5kg, seriously light.

ℹ️ This isn’t a bike for people who need lots of electrical assistance. The battery size is designed to offer a little helping hand but certainly isn’t capable of giving you an all-day ride. If you want a lot of assistance, this isn’t the bike for you.

The Trek E-Caliber 9.6 Gen 2 is fitted with the Fauza Evation Trail motor, which emits up to 58Nm of torque.

Like the battery, the motor pairing was chosen to offer a natural feeling e-MTB experience.

The power delivery is outstanding, working intuitively with your pedal strokes so they kick in smoothly and die off when you need them to.

That gives you a fantastic level of control over the bike and you feel very much in charge of its movements.

The motor has 3 modes of assist – Breeze, River and Rocket – they are the equivalent of an Eco, Trail and Boost respectively.

The Rocket mode can be pretty damn powerful, particularly with how light the bike is, so you actually don’t need to use it much.

Despite only having 58Nm of torque overall, the bike manages very well on the climbs thanks to its lightweight, sporty layout and suspension pairing (which we’ll come to shortly).

Like the battery, you can also clip out the motor.

Motor Display

The motor display on the Trek E-Caliber 9.6 is a letdown.

It’s fitted with the Fauza Remote BX controller, which is located on the handlebars, and has an ease of use to flick between the modes of assist.

The amount of battery like you have left is shown on the controller as 5 LED lights – this is our absolute pet hate in the world of e-MTB displays.

What on earth is wrong with a percentage figure? The lights essentially account for 20% of the charge, which creates a degree of unnecessary range anxiety – not ideal.

You can hook the display up to the Fauza smartphone app and you can then use your phone to curate your data view – with many other options.

However, this relies on you buying a mount for your phone, and having it out on show as you ride, which during an accident could lead to damage.

We prefer having a display mounted on the bike, rather than a smartphone.

The Trek E-Caliber 9.6 comes with 120mm at the front and 60mm at the rear.

It isn’t a lot of travel, but it’s the ideal sort of set-up for XC riding. The very low amount of travel at the back end ensures you have a lot of traction and can pick up pace easily.

It doesn’t feel spongey, so it’s economical effort-wise on the flats and climbs.

Meanwhile, you have a bit of give at the front to take some moderate lumps and bumps, which you’re likely to encounter on a cross-country route.

The bike comes with RockShox 35 Gold RLs at the front and Trek IsoStrut Fox Performance shocks.

We’re impressed with the fork pairing. It does the trick nicely for an XC bike, with enough travel and length in the fork to dampen a lot of turbulence on the trail.

If you want to take on adventurous terrain, with big drops and impacts, this bike isn’t for you. It’s made for pacey XC riding and the suspension set-up has all the right qualities for that sort of riding.

Wheels/Tires

The Trek E-Caliber 9.6 comes with 29-inch Bontrager Switch wheels and Bontrager XR3 Team Issue tyres .

The 29-inch set-up helps build up traction and provides a comfortable riding experience. They have a reasonably slim tread to ensure you there isn’t too much rolling resistance and they have great shedding properties.

It doesn’t quite have the playfulness of a mullet set-up, but it wouldn’t perform well on the flats if it did.

A good set-up for an XC bike.

The Trek E-Caliber 9.6 is fitted with Shimano 4-piston MT420 brakes .

These do the trick nicely for a bike that has a low weight and not too much power in the motor.

No thrills, but tick all the right boxes.

The Trek E-Caliber 9.6 is fitted with a 12-speed Shimano Deore M6100 drivetrain.

A reliable drivetrain set-up, which offers ultra-responsive shifting and reliability – exactly what you need during many hours in the saddle.

Price - $3,999

The bike has reduced considerably in price on the Trek e-mountain bikes website in recent months.

It previously cost $6,649, so it has nearly halved in price, which makes it an exceptional deal.

The top-spec model in the range comes in at $14,000, but many of the core components on this bike are the same as that top-spec bike – including the frame, battery, motor etc.

The bike is an outstanding option for people who want to go XC riding and is a complete bargain at this price.

The E-Caliber is the leading XC range of e-MTBs and this bike offers slices of that ingenuity for a knockdown price.

We’re seriously impressed with this electric Trek mountain bike.

Trek E-Caliber 9.6 Gen 2 Facts & figures

Size configurations.

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

How Does it Compare?

There aren’t many players in the electric cross-country market.

Trek is very much at the forefront of a new movement to try and satisfy the XC riders out there, while many companies focus on downhill, enduro and trail riding.

That makes comparison hard, but we’ve decided to look at another super light bike – the Specialized Turbo Levo SL Comp. This is more of an enduro bike, but it gives you an indication of another manufacturer targeting the super light category, which in itself is fairly new for the e-MTB industry.

The Turbo Levo SL Comp has a lightweight carbon frame, weighing in at 19.4kg, just shy of our 18.48kg bike.

The Specialized bike comes with a custom 320Wh battery, a little more juice than our 250Wh model, and you get a custom motor, which can kick out 35Nm of torque – much smaller than our 58Nm.

The Specialized is super playful though and far more aggressively set out. It’s made for descending, technical terrain and some of the more challenging routes out there – not for fast-paced XC routes like ours.

The Specialized has 150mm of travel at the front and the rear as a result, which really makes it a very different bike altogether, compared to our low level of travel.

The Specialized is much more capable of taking impacts and big drops, meanwhile, our Trek is far more capable at speed and climbing.

The Levo also comes with super strong SRAM brakes, a top-end SRAM drive train and a pair of 29-inch wheels.

It’s another great and light bike, but very different to our Trek E-Caliber 9.6. The Turbo Levo SL Comp comes in at $4,499, considerably more than our ride.

Both are excellent bikes. It’s simply a case of being clear about what sort of riding you want to be doing – XC (Trek E-Caliber 9.6) or enduro (Specialized Turbo Levo SL Comp).

You can read our full Turbo Levo SL Comp review here:

Turbo Levo SL Comp Review (2023)

Final thoughts.

The Trek E-Caliber 9.6 is an excellent electric cross-country bike and the company is charting fairly new territory by taking on this challenge in the e-MTB market.

There aren’t many excellent electric XC bikes about, but this is certainly one.

It’s super light, sporty, fast-paced and it has a decent sized motor to weight ratio. You don’t have the biggest battery, but it does offer a natural ride experience and you can even clip it out altogether – 2 bikes in one.

It’s well thought out from top to bottom, minus a little hiccup with the display, but that’s an easy fix.

The price of the bike has also halved in recent months and that makes it a complete steal.

If you want to go XC riding, this delivers on many levels.

Better get out and give her a ride!

If you enjoyed this review then make sure to check out our other Trek reviews.

Trek E-Caliber 9.9 XX1 AXS Gen 2 Review (2023)

Trek Powerfly 7 Equipped Review (2023)

Trek Powerfly FS 9 Equipped Gen 2 Review (2023)

Trek Fuel EXe 9.9 XX1 AXS Review (2023)

Trek Rail 9.9 XX1 AXS Gen 3 Review (2023)

How much does a trek e-caliber 9.6 weigh.

The Trek E-Caliber 9.6 weighs a super-light 18.48kg.

How much does a Trek 9.6 weigh?

The Trek E-Caliber 9.6 weighs 18.48kg.

What is the difference between Gen 1 and Gen 2 E-Caliber?

The Gen 2 is slightly lighter by 0.3kg and the bike has been made more aerodynamic, with a few tweaks to the geometry and the wheel tread.

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2023 Trek E-Caliber 9.6 Gen 2 Review

Are you looking for a dependable electric mountain bike that will take you from trails to everyday commuting? The Trek E-Caliber 9.6 Gen 2 is the perfect choice for those who want a fit, lightweight and reliable e-bike.

This top of the line mountain bike brings exciting innovations in power and performance to the market.

It has been designed with specific frame geometries, electronic components and a smart motor system allowing riders to get the most out of every ride.

With its latest version, Trek has taken things up a notch! It features an improved battery system and XC frame geometry to still provide comfort even on technical terrain.

In this review of the Trek E-Caliber 9.6 Gen 2 model, we’ll be taking a deep dive into what makes this electric mountain bike such a great option for those looking for reliability, speed, and control on their rides!

We’ll detail all of the features that make this one of the best e-bikes on the market today.

This is a great electric mountain bike that is perfect for adventurous riders looking for some key features: long-distance range, powerful torque, and a multitude of advanced components like Shimano Deore XT drivetrain & hydraulic disc brakes.

This review provides an in-depth look at the E-Caliber 9.6 Gen 2 so that prospective buyers can make an informed decision when purchasing this innovative eMTB.

Trek’s 2023 E-Caliber 9.6 Gen 2 is a top-tier electric mountain bike with an OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, advanced Fazua Ride Trail 50 motor, and 1×12 speed Shimano Deore drivetrain.

This bike features cutting edge components and Trek’s upgraded innovative tech to give you an exceptionally lightweight and responsive ride.

Whether you’re taking on steep climbs or descending technical descents, the E-Caliber 9.6 Gen 2 will make any adventure fun and exciting.

– OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays: lightweight construction made for efficient pedalling and precise handling

– Fazua Ride Trail 50 motor: reliable performance with up to 250W power output

– 250Wh Fazua Evation battery: allows long rides while maintaining high energy efficiency

– 1×12 Speed Shimano Deore Drivetrain: 10-51t cassette paired to a 32t chainring mounted to a E*thirteen E*spec crankset allowing for smooth shifting on any terrain

– RockShox 35 Gold RL Fork with 120mm Travel: provides optimal suspension adjustment depending on where you ride

– Trek IsoStrut, Fox Performance rear shock: offers a steady, smooth transition over bumps

– 29”x2.40″ Tubeless Ready Bontrager XR3 Team Issue tires mounted to a Kovee Comp 23 wheelset

– Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc

-TranzX dropper post

Motor & Battery

The Trek E-Caliber 9.6 Gen 2 is equipped with a mid-motor performance Fazua Ride Trail 50 motor paired with a 250Wh battery.

This gives the rider assistance up to 20 mph when it’s on, and gives zero drag when it’s off over terrain such as sand, gravel, snow, and hills without any difficulty.

Not to mention that this bike offers plenty of power to get you up those steep hills with ease due to its advanced torque technology and no pedal resistance.

Frame & Suspension

The OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays on the E-Caliber 9.6 have been designed specifically for mountain biking – standing out from most eMTBs in terms of being lightweight yet extremely rigid for more confident handling on rocky terrain (total bike weight is around 41lbs).

It also uses an adjustable RockShox 35 Gold RL, DebonAir spring fork which allows you to tweak your tuning options depending on what tracks you’re riding through or how much comfort or control you’re after while all other contact points between rider and bike have been tuned effectively towards this purpose too.

Drivetrain & Brakes

Moving onto the drivetrain; the Trek E-Caliber has opted for a Shimano Deore XT 1×12 speed setup consisting of a 10-51t cassette and 32t front chainring combined with Shimano Deore 12 Speed shifters installed into the Bontrager Rhythm Comp, alloy handlebars which give very precise gear changes.

As for brakes; 180mm Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes provide extra stopping power both front and rear for an impressive package.

All things considered; there’s really not much else left to say about this eMTB other than that if you’ve made it through reading all about its specs then chances are high that it fits perfectly into your needs/requirements. 

You’ll be getting along with confidence in knowing that top quality engineering went into producing one simply spectacular machine!

Order online and have it shipped to your local dealer for final assembly!!

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Trek’s Newest E-Mountain Bike is Light, Fast, and Sporty

An adventurous pedal-assist bike, the E-Caliber has the heart of a cross-country racer.

The Takeaway: The Trek E-Caliber is a lightweight, XC-oriented electric mountain bike for riders who want a nimble and agile machine that excels on a wide range of trails.

• Trek claims the 34.8-pound E-caliber 9.9 XX1 AXS is the lightest full-suspension eMTB.
• 60mm carbon frame, 120mm fork, and aggressive geometry
• Fazua Evation pedal-assist motor can be removed for unassisted riding

Price: $11,999 Weight: 36 lb. (size Large)

A light and efficient 60mm carbon frame, cross country-oriented geometry, a 120mm fork, and...a Fazua Evation pedal assist motor?

Old Man Winter has been very uncooperative this month, leaving much of my trails buried deep beneath the snow . But as I write this, the sun is shining, snow is melting, and I’m optimistic that it won’t be long before I can hit the trails for some more substantial rides.

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Short Travel

The lightweight, single-pivot design allows just 60mm of travel.

Carbon Wheels

Bontrager Kovee XXX hoops are light, stiff, and very durable.

Removable Motor

The battery and drive unit can be taken out of the downtube.

Minimalist Controls

The buttons for the Fazua motor blend nicely into the handlebar.

Lightweight rear suspension offers great pedaling efficiency.

The E-Caliber was borne from Trek’s full-suspension XC racer, the Supercaliber . The Fazua Evation motor neatly integrated in the downtube gives riders three levels of pedal assist. Besides being very light (7.4 pounds on my scale), the battery and drive system are removable and can be replaced with a dummy battery that doubles as a storage compartment, leaving me with a 28-pound (for size Large) bike that should pedal like a non-electric bike.

Class 1 Fazua Evation Motor

The Fazua Evation motor is powered by a 250-Wh battery with a claimed range of 18 to 50 miles. As with all e-bikes, that depends heavily on what mode you use, how much you weigh, and how hilly the terrain is. The more power you demand, the quicker the battery drains.

That motor itself represents a departure for Trek, as we’re more accustomed to seeing bikes from the Wisconsin-based brand with Bosch’s stellar Performance Line CX motor. Ott attributed that move to the new Black Pepper Tune, “which we felt took a good bike and made it a great bike for us,” he said, because it refines power delivery over a broader cadence range. Ott also told me the new tune improved responsiveness, making the pedal assist engage sooner.

The system has three power modes with very Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance names. Breeze is the economy mode and gives riders a constant 100 watts of help. River provides progressive assistance where the motor’s software attempts to match the amount of assist with what you’re putting into the pedals, but only up to 210 watts. The full gas mode is called Rocket, which gives riders an extra 250 watts regardless of how much effort they put into the pedals. But because this is a Class 1 e-bike , additional power cuts out when speed tops 20 miles per hour regardless of mode.

Fazua plans to release an app in April that will give riders complete freedom to customize the power curve in all levels of assist.

The E-Caliber retains the IsoStrut single-pivot suspension design from the Supercaliber, giving the bike just 60mm of rear wheel travel and exceptionally low weight due to the lack of pivots and linkage. But things change on the front end to handle the extra speed and hard riding the motor adds to the equation. Front suspension goes up to 120mm, giving the bike a more adventurous feel like the Cannondale Scalpel SE and Specialized Epic EVO . Head angle is kicked out to 67.5 degrees, the result of bumping travel up by 20mm. That’s still aggressive by trail standards but within the realm of modern XC geometry like we see on the Scalpel, Specialized Epic , and BMC Twostroke 01 . Reach got longer than the Supercaliber’s, in this case by 15mm (440mm for a Large).

Those three changes represent the main geometry differences between the E-Caliber and its analog sibling. As with other bikes that get the longer/lower/slacker treatment, the idea was to add stability at high speed and make the bike handle better on rougher terrain.

Trek E-Caliber 9.9 XTR Details

Style: E-mountain bike Material: Carbon Wheel Size: 29er Fork: Fox SC34 Factory 120mm Shock: Trek IsoStrut 60mm Drivetrain: Shimano XTR Cranks: E*thirteen E*spec Race Carbon Chainring: 32t Cassette: Shimano XTR 10-51 Brakes: Shimano XTR M9120 4-piston Wheels: Bontrager Kovee XXX 30 Carbon Tires: 2.4-inch Bontrager XR3 Team Issue Saddle: Bontrager Verse Pro Seatpost: Bontrager XXX OCLV Carbon Handlebar: 750mm Bontrager Line Pro OCLV Carbon Stem: 70mm Bontrager Kovee Pro Tire Clearance: 29 x 2.4-inches

Where Does This Bike Fit In?

Mid-travel e-bikes have proven to be great options for a wide range of uses, not the least of which are shuttling enduro runs, ripping flow trails, and making any hard, mountainous trail more accessible to riders who have less than professional-level fitness. However, those bikes can quickly lose their appeal for riders who enjoy taking a more active role in piloting because the heavy frames, big tires, and longer travel have a way of letting you steamroll over obstacles. The E-Caliber is still a 36-pound bike, which, while light for an electric mountain bike, is hefty. I don’t expect it to behave exactly like my XC bike that weighs 30 percent less, but I’ll be looking very carefully to see if it holds onto the spirit of that style of riding. I’m cautiously optimistic that 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.

E-Caliber Family

The E-Caliber is available in five models priced from $6,499 for the E-Caliber 9.6 all the way to $12,499 for the range-topping, jaw-dropping, 34.8 pound E-Caliber 9.9 XX1 AXS. All models share the same full-carbon, 60mm frame with a 120mm fork. Interestingly, the top-tier 9.9 XTR and 9.9 XX1 AXS builds do not come with dropper posts. That’s disappointing, but it’s a move we often see on new XC bikes, where droppers are omitted for the sake of keeping the weight as low as possible. As ubiquitous as dropper posts are these days, it feels like an artificial way to claim a lower weight. If you’d like a dropper stock on your bike, look to any of the three lower priced options. You can also add a dropper to any of the higher priced models through Trek's Project One options.

The cheapest (still $6,499) E-Caliber, the 9.6, features a drivetrain that’s a mix of Shimano XT and Deore, with a 120mm RockShox Gold fork and Bontrager Kovee Comp wheels. For $7,999 the E-Caliber 9.8 gives you Bontrager Kovee Pro carbon wheels, a 120mm RockShox SID Select+ fork and the choice of either a SRAM GX or Shimano XT drivetrain. The next jump is a steep one: an extra $3,500 nets you the E-Caliber 9.9 XTR with a 120mm Fox Factory 34 SC fork and Bontrager Kovee XXX Carbon wheels. The top spot is reserved for riders willing to plunk down 12,499 bones for a dreamy bike, the E-Caliber 9.9 XX1 AXS, resplendent with SRAM’s wireless shifting and a 120mm RockShox Sid Ultimate fork.

Trek E-Caliber 9.9 XTR

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Trek E-Caliber 9.6 Review

• Price: 6799 €
• Frame Material: Carbon
• Motor: FAZUA Evation Ride 50 Trail
• Travel Front: 120 mm
• Battery: 250 WH
• Travel Rear: 60 mm
• Model Year: 2022
• Wheel Size: 29"
• Weight: 18,5 kg

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• Motor FAZUA Evation Ride 50 Trail
• Display Remote BX
• Battery 250
• Frame OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays
• Frame Material Carbon
• Fork RockShox 35 Gold RL, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 120mm travel
• Spring Unit air
• Remote-Lockout yes
• Damper Size: S, Trek IsoStrut, Fox Performance shock, air spring, DPS 2-position remote damper, 235x32.5mm, Size: M, L, XL, Trek IsoStrut, Fox Performance shock, air spring, DPS 2-position remote damper, 235mm x 32.5mm
• Gearrange 510%
• Drivetrain 12
• Gear Lever Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed
• Rear Derailleur Shimano XT M8100, long cage
• Crank Size: S, M, L, E*thirteen E*spec Race alloy, 34T, 170mm length, Size: XL, E*thirteen E*spec Race alloy, 34T, 175mm length
• Cassette Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12 speed
• Chain Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed
• Brake Set Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT420 caliper
• Brake Rotors 203/203
• Rims Bontrager Kovee Comp 23, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
• Front Hub Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
• Rear Hub Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
• Tires Front Bontrager XR3 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120tpi, 29x2.40''
• Tires Rear Bontrager XR3 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120tpi, 29x2.40''
• Saddle Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width
• Seat Post Size: S, TranzX JD-YSP18, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 361mm length, Size: M, L, XL, TranzX JD-YSP18, 130mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 425mm length
• Stem Size: S, M, Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 60mm length, Size: L, XL, Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 70mm length
• Handle Bar Size: S, Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width, Size: M, L, XL, Bontrager Rhythm Comp, alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
• Handle Bar Width 750
• Head Set Knock Block Integrated, 62-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

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2021 Trek E-Caliber 9.6

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry e-bike with upper mid-range components.

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E-Caliber 9.9 XTR - 2021, Large

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Apr 2021 · James Bracey

The new Trek E-Caliber 9.9 XTR electric XC mountain bike has got the looks, spec and price to turn heads and could be a glimpse into the e-bike future.

Almost zero negative transition when pushing the E-Caliber past the motor cut-off.

The combined low weight and non-invasive nature of the Fazua motor system creates a marvellously natural feeling e-bike.

Front and rear end offer different performance characteristics.

Range is disappointing.

You could buy a Supercaliber or a Slash, and a Rail e-bike for less than the cost of the E-Caliber 9.9 XTR.

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Feb 2021 · Ryan Palmer

The Trek E-Caliber is based off the Supercaliber, Trek’s lightest, fastest, World Cup Cross Country race machine.

Price: $11499.99.00 | Model Year: 2021 | One of the lightest and fastest full suspension cross country ebikes available today, weighing just 36.6lbs with pedals. Carbon frame, crank arms, seat post, handlebar, and rims, the bike comes in four sizes. Designed around Boost hub spacing with 15mm and 12mm thru-axles for improved stiffness and support for wider tires. The battery and motor are built into a removable drivepack that can be swapped for an empty storage box so you can ride as a lightweight acoustic bike at just 30.1lbs.

One of the lightest and fastest full suspension cross country ebikes available today, weighing just 36.6lbs with pedals. Carbon frame, crank arms, seat post, handlebar, and rims, the bike comes in four sizes. Designed around Boost hub spacing with 15mm and 12mm thru-axles for improved stiffness and support for wider tires. The battery and motor are built into a removable drivepack that can be swapped for an empty storage box so you can ride as a lightweight acoustic bike at just 30.1lbs.

High quality Fox Factor air shocks front and rear. Unique single pivot strut design in the rear eliminates chain length changes and kickback while keeping weight as low as possible. Both shocks deliver remote lockout through a single lever near the left grip, which allows for efficient transitions from smooth to rough terrain. The bike ships with an additional lever that mounts at the dropper module for an optional seat post dropper.

Quiet Fazua motor is lighter than most competing products but still provides good torque for steeper climbs, up to 55 newton meters. Exceptional 12-speed Shimano XTR drivetrain with enormous 10-51 tooth cassette and narrow-wide chainring to reduce drops on bumpy terrain. The XTR shifters perform very well and the rear hub has additional pawls for near instant pickup when you begin pedaling.

Limited 252 watt hour battery capacity compared to other current-generation products, and the battery must be removed from the frame every time you wish to charge. The locking core for the battery uses the preferred ABUS Plus Code keys (to match with locks) but is on the non-drivetrain side of the bike, which is difficult to reach if the bike is laid down. Relatively high price tag for this premium model, but four other builds give you lots of choice. Very basic display but there's an optional mobile app for more feedback.

Feb 2021 · Rudolf Fischer

With the E-Caliber 9.9 XTR 2021, Trek have managed to make a lightweight, 16.3 kg eMTB reality. You can find out whether the concept makes sense here.

Light-footed handling

Appealing and customisable motor concept

Look with guaranteed race flair

Limited range of application

Weak trail performance

Missing dropper post

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Trek E-Caliber 9.6

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Colour / Satin Lithium Grey/Trek Black

Size / S, M, L, XL

Weight / 40 lb 11.9 oz (18,480 g)

At a glance

, Battery range anywhere between 30-80 kilometers, Removable drivepack (motor and battery) for a traditional XC riding experience (removes 6 lbs. (2.7 kg) from the total bike weight), Store food, repair kits, tools, etc. in the hollow cover when riding without the drivepack, The E-Caliber’s Fazua Evation system runs on the BLACK PEPPER software which delivers power at a wider range of cadence (from 50-120 rpm) and is more responsive from the start, Intelligent assist software adapts to your pedaling style and is customizable through Fazua’s Toolbox Software 2.0, Bluetooth LE connection to phone or bike computer, Fazua App: GPS navigation, tracking and trip info; motor power, remaining battery capacity, distance to empty, etc.; speedometer, cadence, rider power, rider torque, etc.; technical overview and battery charge information; support functions; share rides with friends; summaries and analysis of data post-ride, Frame features: IsoStrut integrated frame suspension, Knock Block headset-integrated steering limiter/frame protection, and Control Freak internal cable routing

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Specifications

• Frame OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays
• Fork RockShox 35 Gold RL, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, remote lockout, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 120mm
• Shock Trek IsoStrut, FOX Performance, air spring, DPS 2-position remote damper, 235x32.5mm
• Motor Fazua Evation drive system, 55-Nm max torque, 450-watt max power
• Battery Fazua Evation 1.0, 250 Wh
• Hubs Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost110 x 15mm thru axle front, Boost148 x 12mm thru axle rear
• Wheels Bontrager Kovee Comp 23 wheelset, tubeless ready
• Wheel Size 29"
• Spokes Bontrager Kovee Comp 23 wheelset
• Tires Bontrager XR3 Team Issue, tubeless ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 TPI, 29"x2.40"
• Chain 447, N/A, 34 tooth, Shimano Deore M6100
• Crank e*thirteen alloy
• Bottom Bracket 323
• Rear Derailleur Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 51 tooth max cog
• Shifters Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
• Brakeset Shimano 4-piston hydrauilc disc, MT420 caliper, Shimano MT4100
• Handlebar Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm (S), 750mm (M,L,XL)
• Saddle Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width
• Seatpost TranzX JD-YSP18 dropper, internal routing, 100mm (S), 130mm (M, L, XL), 31.6mm, Standard single bolt, 31.6mm, Standard single bolt
• Stem Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, Knock Block, 0°, 60mm (S, M), 70mm (L, XL)
• Grips Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
• Headset Knock Block Integrated, 62° radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom

Q: How much is a 2021 Trek E-Caliber 9.6?

A 2021 Trek E-Caliber 9.6 is typically priced around $6,500 USD when new. Be sure to shop around for the best price, and also look to the used market for a great deal.

Q: How much does a 2021 Trek E-Caliber 9.6 weigh?

A 2021 Trek E-Caliber 9.6 weights 40 lb 11.9 oz (18,480 g).

Q: What size wheels does the 2021 Trek E-Caliber 9.6 have?

The 2021 Trek E-Caliber 9.6 has 29" wheels.

Q: What size 2021 Trek E-Caliber 9.6 should I get?

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