Trek E Caliber: Super light cross country e-bike

E-Performance: You don't want to have a 25kg e-bike under your feet but you want the agility of a super-light cross-country racer? Neither is really possible, but there is a wide range in between and this is exactly the range that Trek wants to cover with the E-Caliber cross country e-bike. does it work?

Trek wants to close the gap between the massive e-mountain bikes and the sprint-friendly XC bikes. With this idea, the concept of the E-Caliber was born and is based on well-known principles of E-Road Bikes. With an ultra-light Fazua drive, the Americans don't have a performance bigwig on board, but they do have enormous flexibility.

The Fazua Black Pepper drive is light and serves as a support in this concept when it gets too steep or too far. As a small extra dose of power, so to speak. But even if you deliberately want to be on the road without support, the drive decouples without resistance and the battery can be removed and replaced with a cover. This is how you save weight!

A lot of work has been done on the weight, because the entire e-bike in the top version 9.9 XX1 AXS weighs just over 15kg and that with battery and drive.

Trek E-Caliber: Fazua Black Pepper Drive

More performance, full individuality and an even more natural driving experience. With incorporated biomechanical principles and intelligent formulas - this is the 2020 brand new "Black Pepper" motor software from the e-bike drive manufacturer FAZUA GmbH from Ottobrunn just outside Munich.

Here are the details:

• Power: The compact unit delivers a maximum torque of 55 Nm and a maximum power of 300 watts (mechanical) / 450 watts (electrical). A maximum of 250 watts (mechanical) is specified in the basic setting and can be adjusted to the personal needs of the driver in the customizer.
• Cadence range: The evation drive system delivers constant motor power over a cadence range of 55-125 revolutions per minute and therefore does not limit the rider to pedal in his preferred cadence range.
• Driving dynamics: Complex algorithms that adapt the support perfectly to the individual pedaling style of the driver. This ensures a driving experience that is characterized by gentle, natural support. Above 25km/h, the motor and bottom bracket are completely decoupled from each other so that there is no resistance while riding.

The preset assistance characteristics of the three assistance modes are uniquely designed to ensure the ideal level of assistance for every driving scenario:

• Breeze (Brise): Gentle, constant tailwind of up to 100 watts, even with low rider performance.
• River: Progressive and very sporty mode, for a smooth driving experience! The strenght
  the support follows exactly the driver's own input power. Give a lot – and get a lot from the engine (max 210 W)
• Rocket: Powerful support that helps moderate rider strength to tackle the steepest sections (max. 250 W)

With the Toolbox software it is possible to customize the support modes. The driving dynamics of the drive can be adapted to the personal needs and preferences of the driver via the parameters Max Power, Support Relation and Ramp-Up.

“We are constantly looking for the perfect driving experience: A support that is in complete harmony with the driver's own physical performance. With the Black Pepper software, we have come a big step closer to this vision and further updates will follow," says Johannes Biechele, Managing Director at FAZUA.

Trek E-Caliber: geometry table

With the relatively flat and long geometry, it is definitely designed for propulsion. The E-Caliber is very similar to the geometry data of the Trek Super-Caliber and thus a thoroughbred cross-country and marathon bike. The reach of the E-Caliber is a bit longer, which also means that the steering angle is flatter.

 

Trek E-Caliber 9.6: The entry-level model

Loom: OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, IsoStrut, Boost148, 60mm travel
Fork: RockShox 35 Gold RL, remote lockout, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 120mm travel
Mute: Trek IsoStrut, Fox Performance shock, air spring, DPS 2-position remote damper, 235×32.5mm
impellers: Bontrager Kovee Comp, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub
Tire: Bontrager XR3 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120tpi, 29×2.40″
Counter: Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
control unit: Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 51T max cog
Crank: E*thirteen Alloy, 32T
Cassette: Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12-speed
Saddle: Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width
Seat post: TranzX JD-YSP18 dropper, internal routing, 31.6mm, 100mm on S, 130mm on M, L, XL
links: Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm on SM, 750mm on M,L,XL
handles: Bontrager XR Trail Comp, lock-on nylon
Stem: Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 60mm length on SM, MD, 70mm length on L, XL
Headset: Knock Block Integrated, 62-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
brakes: Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT420 caliper
Weight: 18,49 kg
RRP: 6.799 Euros

Trek E-Caliber 9.8 GX: Solid equipment

Loom: OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, IsoStrut, Boost148, 60mm travel
Fork: RockShox SID Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2 RL damper, remote lockout, 120mm travel
Mute: Trek IsoStrut, Fox Factory shock, air spring, DPS 2-position remote damper, Kashima Coat, 235 × 32.5mm
impellers: Bontrager Kovee Pro 30 carbon, tubeless ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano Microspline freehub, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear
Tire: Bontrager XR3 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120tpi, 29×2.40″
Counter: SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
control unit: SRAM GX Eagle
Crank: E*thirteen E*spec Race Carbon, 32T
Cassette: SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12-speed
Saddle: Bontrager Verse Elite, stainless rails, 145 width
Seat post: Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, internal routing, 31.6mm, 100mm on SM, 150mm on M, L, XL
links: Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm wide
handles: ESI Chunky
Stem: Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 13 degree, 60mm on SM, MD 70mm length on L, XL
Headset: Knock Block Integrated, 62-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
brakes: SRAM G2 RSC 4-piston hydraulic disc
Weight: 16,99 kg
RRP: 8.399 Euros

Trek E-Caliber 9.8 XT: Shimano XT and dropper post

Loom: OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, IsoStrut, Boost148, 60mm travel
Fork: RockShox SID Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2 RL damper, remote lockout, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 120mm travel
Mute: Trek IsoStrut, Fox Factory shock, air spring, DPS 2-position remote damper, Kashima Coat, 235 × 32.5mm
impellers: Bontrager Kovee Pro 30 carbon, tubeless ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Shimano Microspline freehub, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear
Tire: Bontrager XR3 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120tpi, 29×2.40″
Counter: Shimano XT M8100, 12 speed
control unit: Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 51T max cog
Crank: E*thirteen E*spec Race Carbon, 32T
Cassette: Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speed
Saddle: Bontrager Verse Elite, stainless rails, 145 width
Seat post: Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, internal routing, 31.6mm, 100mm on SM, 150mm on M, L, XL
links: Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm wide
handles: ESI Chunky
Stem: Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 13 degree, 60mm on SM, MD 70mm length on L, XL
Headset: Knock Block Integrated, 62-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
brakes: Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc
Weight: 16,94 kg
RRP: 8.399 Euros

Trek E-Caliber 9.9 XTR: Lightweight with Shimano XTR

Loom: OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, IsoStrut, Boost148, 60mm travel
Fork: Fox Factory 34 Step-Cast, Float EVOL air spring, FIT4 2-position damper, dual remote lockout, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Kashima Coat, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 120mm travel
Mute: Trek IsoStrut, Fox Factory shock, air spring, DPS 2-position remote damper, Kashima Coat, 235 × 32.5mm
impellers: Bontrager Kovee XXX 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, DT Swiss 54T engagement, centerlock, Shimano Microspline freehub, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear
Tire: Bontrager XR3 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120tpi, 29×2.40″
Counter: Shimano XTR M9100, 12 speed
control unit: Shimano XTR M9100, Shadow Plus, long cage, 51T max cog
Crank: E*thirteen E*spec Race Carbon, 32T
Cassette: Shimano XTR M9100, 10-51, 12 speed
Saddle: Bontrager Verse Pro, 7x10mm carbon rails, 145mm width
Seat post: Bontrager XXX, OCLV Carbon, 31.6mm, 0mm offset, 400mm length
links: Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm wide
handles: ESI Chunky
Stem: Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 13 degree, 60mm on SM, MD 70mm length on L, XL
Headset: Knock Block Integrated, 62-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
brakes: Shimano XTR M9120 4-piston hydraulic disc
Weight: 15,95 kg
RRP: 11.999 Euros

Trek E-Caliber 9.9 XX1 AXS: Top model with wireless gears

Loom: OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, IsoStrut, Boost148, 60mm travel
Fork: RockShox SID Ultimate, DebonAir spring, Charger Race Day damper, remote lockout, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 120mm travel
Mute: Trek IsoStrut, Fox Factory shock, air spring, DPS 2-position remote damper, Kashima Coat, 235 × 32.5mm
impellers: Bontrager Kovee XXX 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, DT Swiss 54T engagement, centerlock, SRAM XD driver, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear
Tire: Bontrager XR3 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120tpi, 29×2.40″
Counter: SRAM Eagle AXS, wireless, 12-speed
control unit: SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS
Crank: E*thirteen E*spec Race Carbon, 32T
Cassette: SRAM Eagle XG-1299, 10-52, 12-speed
Saddle: Bontrager Verse Pro, 7x10mm carbon rails, 145mm width
Seat post: Bontrager XXX, OCLV Carbon, 31.6mm, 0mm offset, 400mm length
links: Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 15mm rise, 750mm wide
handles: ESI Chunky
Stem: Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 13 degree, 60mm on SM, MD 70mm length on L, XL
Headset: Knock Block Integrated, 62-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
brakes: Shimano XTR M9120 4-piston hydraulic disc
Weight: 15,77 kg
RRP: 12.999 Euros

 

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