It's right for you if...

You want to dive into XC racing on a hardtail that's built to soar up climbs and stay composed through the rough stuff. You want to save some dough with a sturdy alloy frame, and don't mind upgrading your components over time.

The tech you get

A lightweight Alpha Platinum Aluminum hardtail frame with modern XC geometry and 148mm boost spacing for stiff support under power. 120mm of trail-smoothing front suspension from a RockShox Judy Silver fork with Solo Air spring and Turnkey lockout. Clean shifting 12-speed Shimano drivetrain that blends Deore and XT together, Tubeless-Ready Bontrager Kovee wheels, a Bontrager Line dropper post with internal routing, and hydraulic disc brakes.

The final word

Ready to race? So is Procaliber 6. This XC race ride balances performance and price for riders looking to up their game between the tape. Its modern XC geometry keeps you cool through the rough and ready to hammer up climbs, and reliable yet affordable components get you on the trail fast without blowing through your upgrade budget.

 Why you'll love it

1. You get modern geometry and 120mm of front suspension that keeps you in the attack on climbs and crushing confidently on descents
2. It balances the accessible price of an alloy hardtail with the performance of its carbon cohorts
3. The 12-speed one-by drivetrain gives you plenty of gears for hammering up climbs with the simplicity of a single shifter
4. Its Tubeless Ready 29in wheels keep rolling resistance down while helping fight flats
5. Internal cable routing keeps your ride quiet, reduces maintenance, and looks sleek

SPECIFICATIONS

*Please note - spec applies to all sizes unless listed separately


Frameset
Frame Alpha Platinum Aluminum, tapered head tube, internal routing, BSA 73, hidden rack and kickstand mounts, UDH, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
Fork RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, TurnKey lockout, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 120mm travel
Max compatible fork travel 130mm (540mm axle-to-crown)

Wheels
Hub front Shimano TC500 alloy, centerlock, 110x15mm thru axle
Hub rear Shimano TC500 alloy, centerlock, 148x12mm thru axle
Skewer rear Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever
Rim Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23mm width, Presta valve
Tire Bontrager Sainte-Anne Pro XR, Tubeless Ready, dual compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.20''
Tire part Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz
Rim strip Bontrager TLR
Max tire size Frame: 29x2.40", Fork: See manufacturer

Drivetrain
Shifter Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed
Rear derailleur Shimano XT M8100, long cage
*Crank Size: S, M
Shimano MT512, 30T ring, 55mm chainline, 170mm length
Size: M/L, L, XL
Shimano MT512, 30T ring, 55mm chainline, 175mm length
Bottom bracket Shimano BB-MT501 BSA
Cassette Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12 speed
Chain Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed
Pedal VP-536 nylon platform
Max chainring size 1x: 34T (55mm chainline), min 30T (52mm chainline)

Components
Saddle Verse Short, steel rails, 145mm width
*Seatpost Size: S, M
Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6mm, 310mm length
Size: M/L, L
Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6mm, 410mm length
Size: XL
Bontrager Line Dropper, 170mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6mm, 4500mm length
*Handlebar Size: S, M
Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width
Size: M/L, L, XL
Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
Grips Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
*Stem Size: S
Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length
Size: M, M/L
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length
Size: L
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length
Size: XL
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length
Headset Semi-integrated, loose ball bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
Brake Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc
*Brake rotor Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL
Shimano RT10, CenterLock, 160 mm
Size: L, XL
Shimano RT10, CenterLock, 180 mm
Brake Set Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc
Rotor size Max brake rotor sizes - Frame: 180mm, Fork: see fork manufacturer

Weight
Weight M - 12.60 kg / 27.78 lbs
Weight limit This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 300 pounds (136 kg).

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Bike and frame weights are based off pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.