Trek E-Caliber 9.8 GX AXS Review

  • 10699 €
  • Carbon
  • FAZUA Evation Ride 50 Trail
  • 120 mm
  • 250 WH
  • 60 mm
  • 2022
  • 29"
  • 17,5 kg
The E-Caliber 9.8 GX AXS is one of the very few e-mountain bikes with a super sporty orientation. With just 120 mm of suspension travel at the fork, it underlines its ambitions for racing. The exclusive rear suspension comes from the successful race fully without motor. With it, Jolanda Neff has even become an Olympic champion. For use on more rough trails, Trek has other models in its product range for this purpose.
At steep sections, the somewhat weak FAZUA motor requires a lot of initiative from the rider. The FAZUA Evation Ride 50 Trail gives off a natural riding feeling. Fans of XXL tours are greatly restricted by the E-Caliber 9.8 GX AXS , because of its low range.

At a glance

The most importanten ratings of the E-Caliber 9.8 GX AXS in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (11000) .

Solid endurance qualities are shown by the chassis of medium quality. Bad brakes reduce the riding pleasure. Fortunately, this is not the case with the E-Caliber 9.8 GX AXS. With their four pistons and 2 disc brakes the SRAM brake brakes good. The average shifting components and accessories leave some tuning potential open. For most e-bikers, this should be an acceptable point. The handling of the bike is pleasantly balanced due to the moderate geometry. This allows you to intuitively control the bike over the trails. The bottom bracket is high, which costs handling points. This tends to make the rider stand on the bike. On other EMTBs it feels better integrated. Short chainstays and and a slack seat angle make the front end light in steep climbs. To keep the front wheel on the ground, you need to consciously lean forward. With its slim weight, the E-Caliber 9.8 GX AXS is one of the lightest EMTBs. Especially going downhill, the good geometry of the E-Caliber 9.8 GX AXS really shines.

Value for money

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how much bike you get for 10699 €.

Conclusion


Expirience with the Trek E-Caliber 9.8 GX AXS

Friends of gravity should jot down the E-Caliber 9.8 GX AXS. With an outstanding handling and a good brake system, the Trek is a real trail rocket for flowy trails. But a low travel are of course points of criticism that one should be aware of before purchasing. A generous warranty also speaks of sustainable business practices. With 25 years of warranty, Trek sets the bar high!
Ludwig Döhl - emtb-test.com
Trek E-Caliber 9.8 GX AXS Review
Ludwig Döhl
Bike enthusiast and founder of emtb-test.com

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technical Details

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SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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SM
MD
LG
XL
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Wheelsize
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29
29
29
29
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Stack
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609
618
622
627
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Reach
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-
405
440
470
490
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Top Tube Length
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580
617
648
670
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Seat Tube Length
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394
419
470
508
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Seat Tube Angle
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72,3
72,6
72,8
72,8
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Head Tube Length
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90
100
105
110
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Head Tube Angle
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67,5
67,5
67,5
67,5
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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50
50
50
50
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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323
323
323
323
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Chainstay Length
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447
447
447
447
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Wheelbase
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1126
1165
1197
1219
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Standover Height
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768
768
768
768
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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 SID Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2 RL 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 520%
  • Drivetrain 12
  • Gear Lever SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12 speed
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle AXS
  • Crank Size: S, M, L, E*thirteen E*spec Race Carbon, 32T, 170mm length, Size: XL, E*thirteen E*spec Race Carbon, 32T, 175mm length
  • Cassette SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12 speed
  • Chain SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
  • Brake Set SRAM G2 RSC 4-piston hydraulic disc
  • Brake Rotors 200/200
  • Rims Front: Bontrager Kovee Pro 30 carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle, Rear: Bontrager Kovee Pro 30 carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, 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 P3 Verse Elite, stainless steel rails, 145mm width
  • Seat Post Size: S, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6mm, 340mm length, Size: M, L, XL, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6mm, 440mm length
  • Stem Size: S, M, Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 13 degree, 60mm length, Size: L, XL, Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 13 degree, 70mm length
  • Handle Bar Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 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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