Trek X-Caliber 9 VS Procaliber 9.5!! Which Bike Should You Get??

[@Legardeilllusoire]

I bought an x-caliber 9 and it’s just gorgeous, it’s very easy to pedal, you pick up speed without effort, you can go up any hill with less effort, compared to my cheap bike it’s heaven and earth, you get real pleasure from riding on this bike .

[@shwndh]

The X-Caliber 9 is a good value. Some don’t like the boost 141 but we have had one for years and have experienced no rear frame flex or rotor rub. Equally, I have owned a MTB with press fit BB and never experienced creaking but I do prefer the ease of maintenance of a threaded BB. These two bikes are for for two different kinds of people. There’s no wrong way to go unless you have unrealistic expectations. If your emphasis is on racing, Procaliber. If you want a versatile bike that you can race or prefer metal, X-Caliber. To me, the Judy fork would have to be replaced and that’s an expensive upgrade. But a Fox Stepcast would make that bike right! Upgrade the wheels, tires, and go with a cheap carbon seatpost and you are race ready for the same budget as the Procaliber and with similar weight.

[@michaelrowe5896]

I went with the Xcal. Not a fan of carbon for where I ride at least. I've had 3 carbon bikes. All 3 cracked and this Xcal is cheaper and more durable when it comes to cracking. Best part imo, Xcal is recyclable! :) I do like carbon frames for the light weight, but I feel like carbon is better on boats and such. Too many stress points on bicycles and of course from personal experience. Could be that the frames were made with cheaper carbon. Idk. Xcal isn't that much heavier and also (just for me) I find the Xcal 9 more versatile and useful due to the fact that it's my only form of transportation (epilepsy).... I like the kickstand option and little rack mounts I think come on this bike. Not sure. I usually use backpack anyway. A very nice upgrade from 2019 Marlin 7.

[@wilkinsonlee9278]

agreed

[@JB-mo8rs]

Trek has a warranty on cracked frames

[@michaelrowe5896]

@@JB-mo8rs not for mine

[@quidestnunc9238]

​@JB-mo8rs Doubtful that any of the 3 carbon bikes was a reputable brand (Taiwanese) as opposed to disreputable brand made in the PRC. Taiwanese are The TRUTH !

[@MarquitoRH]

I bought a S/H Trek Top Fuel 98 in 2005. I have ridden 1000s of miles on it and replaced almost every component due to normal wear ( not the wheels of carbon bars, or the cranks) but the OCLV CARBON frame is still undamaged, despite it being pounded and smashed repeatedly removing a lot of paint so I don’t know what you do to your bikes to crack the carbon frames 😮😮😮

[@Jacob99174]

My boy Lollipop is back!

[@TalalipopMTB]

:DDD yay!!

[@X41N3]

Would take the cheaper bike because of the better groupset. Carbon frames with pressfit BB are notorious for squeaky noises over time..never had it myself, but I def don't want to spend 400-700 usd more and end up with stupid problems. I like riding equipment that has been proven to be reliable over many years. Just try fixing a hydraulic brake on the go, or breaking a chain while accelerating cause they used a quicklink, or going through the pedal after a jump..stuff I rather not deal with

[@Ch3mic1reAgen7]

The X-Caliber would be a perfect entry mtb. I'd buy it in a heartbeat if the rear end gets updated to a thru axel.

[@Tomasz2488]

excellent review, thinking to get one of them from 2022.

[@TalalipopMTB]

Thanks!!

[@Silidons91]

What do you think of the Specialized Chisel Comp vs the Procaliber 9.5?

[@MrOthonperez]

Excellent analysis. Very useful for making purchasing decisions. Maybe my only question is, why do you say the carbon fiber frame is stiffer? Aluminum is supposed to have less degradation over time. And carbon is much more delicate to resist shocks, for example.

[@wilkinsonlee9278]

i may choose the X Caliber 9 instead of the Pro Caliber 9.5. the Pcal components are all not better than that of the Xcal except the frame. if you change the brakes of the Xcal, you can make a super bike with very good performance.

[@dave_xc]

I have a '21 procaliber 9.5 that i sincerely like, but my riding style is more accepted by an enduro/dh

[@therealgriffthemyth]

I own the Xcal 9, I went with it for the versatility, I race with it but the dropper post and wider tubeless setup with a high end fork make the Xcal a good trail hardtail as well, I highly recommend it. Also to get the same part spec on a Procal you would need to spend 3k U.S. for the Procal 9.6, I don't think you could go wrong with either one both are a great option. 👍

[@TalalipopMTB]

That’s awesome!! And yeah the Procaliber 9.6 is basically the same part spec

[@александрсеров-у6ж]

Понятно и наглядно. Хороший ролик о хороших велосипедах. Спасибо за труд!

[@garyeanes4747]

Went with the ProCaliber9.5 in Small for the wife. The XCal in Small had the 27.5 wheels which was a turnoff for me. Also, the QR rear in XCal was an annoyance to me. Much rather have the Thru Axle front and rear and there just seem to be so many more options at 29" on both wheels and tires.

[@TalalipopMTB]

Agree with your choice there!

[@joeblackp687]

Thanks for the video just put a deposit on the pro calibre 9.5 moving up from a marlin 8

[@BruthaVIII]

How are you liking your Procaliber 9.5? I'm thinking about buying one, and would like to hear your feedback. Thank you.

[@CrusoesQuest]

@@BruthaVIII same here, what did you choose?

[@mazditzo]

shame for trek still using qr for their performance line of aluminum bike

[@rlp1908]

Sir need one suggestion what you suggest between Kona Splice, Trek Dual sport , Gaint Roam and Polygon heist.

[@pneuamtics1]

Thanks for helping

[@TalalipopMTB]

No problem, thanks for watching!

[@arielaganon5367]

Sir you mentions that Trek Alpha Gold is not the top end aluminum of Trek. I'd like to know if there's a version or better alum class from Alpha Silver and Gold. Thanks and cheers!

[@ojuarapaul]

Yes, Trek has “Alpha Platinum” Alloy frames which are claimed to be superior. I couldn’t find much information about it, though.

[@richardedward123]

Nice review. 30T front chainring is too small for me. What is max front chainring size? Will 34T fit?

[@TalalipopMTB]

The max chainring on the procaliber is a 36 tooth, but on the x-caliber it’s a 32 tooth max

[@thung22]

If you have extra cash, carbon frame no doubt, aluminum no matter how toplevel it always give an amatuerish feel 😅

[@XpeHushka]

Can somebody help me please, i just got my new X caliber 9 and my droper post stuck up and wont go down(i worked once and went full up and then stuck) is there anything i can do? It came pre assembled i checked the cable and it definetly connects dropper so i dont know whats the problem. Goin for warrany shop is too far away for me and too much hassle and i hope there is some easy fix.

[@vakula485]

Have you solved the issue?

[@PHILOLAVS]

I love my ProCaliber

[@TalalipopMTB]

Me too!

[@mubz3860]

You should do a review on the Costco Northrock XC 27. Its only $399 with decent components and is manufactured by Giant. Would be a good review for beginners looking for a cheap bike.

[@ancoilc1vn]

I have a 9.5. the fact that the kg of the bike is not as shown in the photo. it must be more. even 12.5kg

[@wilkinsonlee9278]

2022 X caliber 9 weighes 12.5kg, if it doesn't make any weight difference, no reason to buy the Pcal instead of Xcal 9.

[@abdennafiaabari3297]

Quiero comprar una trek procaliber 9.5 , y no sé si merezca o no ?

[@arielaganon5367]

So alpha gold is a lower end alum?

[@TalalipopMTB]

The quality ranges from silver to gold to platinum, so gold is mid range but it’s pretty good

[@arielaganon5367]

@@TalalipopMTB i see... thanks a lot.

[@yengsabio5315]

There is still part of me that does not easily like a carbon frame. #CognitiveFriction

[@dgricus]

Why do Trek bikes make drive train noise when not pedaling? Thank you

[@TalalipopMTB]

If you are talking about the rear hub making a fast clicking noise, that’s a feature of all bikes for the most part and is a normal noise

[@dgricus]

Thank you. My 2007 xcaliber doesn't make any noise.

[@rynovanderberg9692]

It's the hub. The cheaper and earlier bikes won't have a modern top end hub. That's the noise. My bontrager rear on excal 7 didn't make any noise, then I upgraded to the hope and the noise gives me goosebumps

[@timmytimmy9757]

Xcal isnot even that much heavier really

[@PHAW99]

So much expensive in india I cant afford 😢

[@youtubechangchang]

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[@andyjame9687]

Nice looking bike but poor quality control or poor transport.Rear wheel has major issues right out of the box. kzbin.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Rear axle is bent! Derailleur is misaligned.Since the rear wheel comes assembled I would have expected better.Assembly instructions poorly written, but that was not unexpected...just annoying.I just had the bike checked at a shop and was told that I should contact the seller about getting a whole rear wheel assembly with cartridge. (The bike shop could not do anything to help me).Not a good experience with this bike, so lesson learned.Added 3 stars for excellent customer serviceUpdate Sept 8 2020Just received a complete replacement wheel for free. Great service and an otherwise fine bike.

[@hectorvazquez353]

Excelente video !!

[@TalalipopMTB]

Thank you!!