Total Weight:
36.6 lbs (16.6 kg)
(30.01lb 13.65kg with Empty Downtube Insert)Battery Weight:
3.2 lbs (1.45 kg)
Motor Weight:
4.2 lbs (1.9 kg)
(2.88lb 1.31kg Bottom Bracket Transmission)Frame Material:
OCLV Mountain Carbon Frame and Stays
Frame Sizes:
15.5 in (39.37 cm)16.5 in (41.91 cm)18.5 in (46.99 cm)20 in (50.8 cm)Geometry Measurements:
16.5" Seat Tube, 23" Top Tube, 16" Reach, 28.5" Stand Over Height, 31.5" Minimum Saddle Height, 41" Maximum Saddle Height, 30" Width, 76.25" Length, 46.25" Wheelbase
Frame Types:
High-Step
Frame Colors:
Gloss Alpine Navy Smoke with Trek White and Black Accents, Three More Stock Colors, Optional Project One Custom Colors
Frame Fork Details:
Fox Factory 34 Step-Cast Float EVOL Air Suspension, 120mm Travel, FIT4 2-Position Damper, 44mm Offset, Remote Lockout, Rebound Adjust, 34mm Stanchions with Kashima Anodized Coating, Boost 110mm Hub Spacing, 15mm Kabolt Thru Axle with 6mm Bolt
Frame Rear Details:
Fox Factory Air Suspension Integrated Into Trek ISO Strut, 60mm Travel, Remote Lockout, Rebound Adjust Dial (1-12), 36mm Stanchion with Kashima Anodized Coating, Boost 148mm Hub Spacing, 12mm Thru-Axle with Quick Release
Attachment Points:
Bottle Cage Bosses on Downtube
Gearing Details:
12
Speed 1x12 Shimano XTR M9100 Long Cage Derailleur with Shadow Plus and One Way Clutch, Shimano XTR M9100 10-51 Tooth CassetteShifter Details:
Shimano XTR M9100 Triggers on Right (Two-Way High, Four-Shift Low, Rubberized Traction Pads)
Cranks:
E*thirteen E*spec Race 34M V50 FC, Carbon, 170mm Length, 32 Tooth Narrow-Wide Alloy Chainring, 55.5mm Chainline
Pedals:
NA, Trek Coquitlam Loaned me Bontrager Line Elite MTB Plastic Platform with Metal Pins
Headset:
Knock Block Integrated, 62-Degree Radius, Cartridge Bearing, Tapered 1-1/8" to 1-1/2"
Stem:
Bontrager Kovee Pro, Aluminum Alloy Main with Carbon Arms, 13° Rise, 60mm or 70mm Length, 35mm Clamp Diameter, Blendr Compatible
Handlebar:
Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm Diameter, 15mm Rise
Brake Details:
Shimano XTR M9120 Hydraulic Disc with 203mm Front Rotor and 180mm Rear Rotor, Shimano ICE-Technology Rotors (Carbon Steel Disc, Aluminum Alloy Core), Quad Piston Calipers with Heat Sinks, Shimano Two-Finger Levers with Free Stroke Adjust and Tool Free Adjustable Reach
Grips:
ESI Chunky, Silicone, Non-Locking, 125mm Length
Saddle:
Bontrager Montrose Pro, 7x10mm Carbon Rails, 138mm Width
Seat Post:
Bontrager XXX, OCLV Carbon, 0mm Offset
Seat Post Length:
400 mm
Seat Post Diameter:
31.6 mm
Rims:
Bontrager Kovee XXX, Carbon Fiber, ETRTO 622x29c, 50 PSI 3.4 Bar Max Tire Pressure, 24 Hole, Tubeless Ready
Spokes:
Stainless Steel, 14 Gauge Bladed, Black with Nipples
Tire Brand:
Bontrager XR3 Team Issue, 29" x 2.40" (58-622)
Wheel Sizes:
29 in (73.66cm)Tire Details:
50 PSI 3.4 BAR Max Inflation, Nylon
Tube Details:
Presta Valve
Accessories:
Rubber Bumper on Downtube Protects Carbon Frame from Fork Oversteer if Knock Block Headset Chip Breaks, Long Rubberized Slap Guard on Top of Chainstay, Metal Bottom Bracket Chainline Protector, Optional Storage Bay Downtube Cover (Replaces Battery and Motor in Downtube, Weighs 1lb Total)
Other:
Locking Removable Downtube-Integrated Battery Pack and Motor with Shaft Drive Interface at Bottom Bracket, 1.4lb 36 Volt 2 Amp Charger with Magnetic Rosenberger Plug, Motor Cadence Support 55 to 125 RPM Motor Support, ABUS Locking Core (Keyed-Alike Code Card), Maximum Total Weight Limit 300 pounds (136 kg)
JACK
4 years agoHow does the power feel compared to the Levo SL? (I have a Creo EVO)
ReplyCourt
4 years agoGreat question, I haven’t ridden these back to back… so I’m going from memory. I was very impressed with the MAHLE motor that Specialized is using. I feel like it’s equivalent to the Fazua here, if not better for response time. Power wise, they say it’s only rated at 250 watts and 35 newton meters, but to me it felt very capable still. Keep in mind that I’m only 135lbs… you can watch that ride test on my review for the Turbo Levo SL Expert Carbon here. The biggest thing for me is the ease of charging and battery capacity expansion on the Specialized models. Unless you want to wear a backpack with the 3.2lb Fazua battery in it, the Specialized bottle battery range extender is a clear winner for me, especially since you already have one and could share batteries :)
ReplyAlbert
4 years agoHow much?? How about reviewing ebikes that normal working class people can afford??
ReplyCourt
4 years agoHi Albert, I’ve got a whole category here called affordable. My goal is to cover bikes from a variety of brand, categories, and price points. This one is at the expensive end of the spectrum, but many times that is what pushes technology forward… so we may see some of these features on cheaper bikes in the coming years :)
ReplyJo V
4 years agoA very stealth like appearance along with many high end components and super light weight. But with that, comes a huge price tag. Limited battery support, no visual information display, lack of pedals, and the really annoying, loud pawl buzz, just to name a few of the short comings. This all makes it hard to justify the price tag.
ReplyCourt
4 years agoI feel ya, Jo. And I agree with the points you’ve made… it’s a good summary. I see the high-end electric mountain bikes purposefully making trade-offs, and some people really do not want lights and displays and they might enjoy the loud pawls (and the quick pedal performance), but for me it’s a bit overkill, and the price is certainly more than I feel comfortable with as a recreational rider. It’s nice that they sell multiple versions of the bike though, so you could get the cheapest one and have a good time and maybe also have a quieter coasting experience.
ReplyRene Pex
4 years agoI much prefer off bike charging. On holidays, bikes are stored in sheds and other spaces that do not have access to an electric socket. Only option is to bring the battery in to charge in the hotel room. Additional benefit is that the bike is less attractive to steal without the battery as this is a very costly component. The hotel won’t let you bring in a dirty bike, so with the spec on bike charging solution charging will be difficult.
ReplyCourt
4 years agoHi Rene, I agree that it’s a useful and important option to be able to charge ebike batteries off of the frames as well as on. I’m reviewing another model today from Kona that has off-bike charging, but requires an adapter plug to do so (since the interface is different on the battery vs. the bike) and it’s one of my primary complaints, that it would be easy to lose that piece.
Replymichael
3 years agoGreat review, thank you! Any idea where I can get my hands on a Trek E-caliber XT or XTR near Pennsylvania? Also, will there be any changes to the 2022 E-Caliber? thanks!
ReplyCourt
3 years agoGreat questions Michael! I’ve got an ebike dealer map tool here that will let you search by location and bike brand. I think we’ve got most of the Trek dealers added. As far as 2022 changes to the E-Caliber, I’m not sure… haven’t been in close contact with Trek since this last review. I hope they refine things a bit, but it’s already an incredible bike that’s light and fun to ride. Maybe the dealer will have some feedback for you?
ReplyNando
2 years agoExcelent ressenya. Moltes gracies.
ReplyCourt
1 year agoBenvingut! Faig el possible I estic encantat d’ajudar :)
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