Description
The Procaliber 9.8 is the champion in the model family. This cross country hardtail was designed for bikers who race to win. The carbon frame with IsoSpeed irons out small bumps on the trail without compromising drive efficiency. The lightweight FOX suspension fork provides security on technical downhills, and the smooth-running Shimano XT drive ensures optimal propulsion.
It's the right bike for you if...
... the top spot on the podium is your goal and you want a super-fast bike that has real winning genes.
You get this equipment
A light and stiff carbon frame with trail-smoothing IsoSpeed, a lightweight FOX Step-Cast suspension fork with remote lockout, an extremely smooth Shimano XT drivetrain with an extra-light, extra-stiff carbon crank, a carbon handlebar, a carbon seat post and extra-wide, extra-fast Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 carbon wheels including Rapid Drive rear wheel hub for instant acceleration away from the starting line.
Our final word
From the stiff yet compliant carbon frame with IsoSpeed to the lightweight high-performance components - everything on this bike is designed for speed. A dream hardtail for every XC racer.
Technical data
*Unless otherwise stated, features apply to all sizes
| Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon, IsoSpeed, tapered head tube, Knock Block, internal cable routing, balanced post mount disc brake mount, Boost148 |
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| Fork | FOX Performance 32 Step-Cast, Float EVOL air spring, 2-position GRIP damper, remote lockout, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 100mm travel |
| front wheel | Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-hole disc mount, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
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| rear wheel | Bontrager Kovee Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 54, Microspline freehub, 6-bolt disc mount, Boost148, 12mm thru axle |
| VR hub | Bontrager, aluminum, sealed bearing, aluminum axle, 6-bolt disc mount, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
| HR hub | Bontrager, aluminum, sealed bearing, aluminum axle, 6-hole disc mount, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle |
| Tires | Bontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength side protection, aramid bead core, 120 TPI, 29 x 2.20 |
| Rim tape | Bontrager TLR |
| Shift lever | Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed |
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| Rear derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage, max. 51 teeth on the largest sprocket |
| *Crank | Size: S E*thirteen TRS Race Carbon, 30 mm axle diameter, aluminum chainring (34 teeth), Boost, 170 mm crank arm length |
| Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL E*thirteen TRS Race Carbon, 30 mm axle diameter, aluminum chainring (34 teeth), Boost, 175 mm crank arm length |
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| bottom bracket | e*thirteen BB20-92 |
| cassette | Shimano XT M8100, 10-51 teeth, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed |
| saddle | Bontrager P3 Verse Elite, stainless steel stays, 145mm width |
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| *Seat post | Size: S Bontrager Pro, OCLV Carbon, 31.6mm, 0mm offset, 330mm length |
| Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL Bontrager Pro, OCLV Carbon, 31.6mm, 0mm offset, 400mm length |
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| *Integrated handlebar-stem unit | Size: S, M Bontrager RSL Integrated Handlebar/Stem, OCLV Carbon, 0mm rise, 750mm wide, -13 degree rise stem, 70mm long |
| Size: ML, L Bontrager RSL Integrated Handlebar/Stem, OCLV Carbon, 0mm rise, 750mm wide, -13 degree rise stem, 80mm long |
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| Size: XL, XXL Bontrager RSL Integrated Handlebar/Stem, OCLV Carbon, 0mm rise, 750mm wide, -13 degree rise stem, 90mm long |
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| Handles | ESI Chunky |
| brake | Shimano Deore XT M8100 hydraulic disc brake |
| *Brake disc | Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL Shimano RT76, 6-hole disc mount, 160 mm |
| Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL Shimano RT76, 6-hole disc mount, 180 mm |
| Weight | M - 21.94 lbs / 9.95 kg (with TLR tire sealant, without tubes) |
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| Max. weight | This bike has a maximum weight limit (bike, rider and load) of 136kg. |