{"product_id":"trek-procaliber-9-5-gen-3-carbon-shimano-deore-12-speed-hardtail-mountain-bike","title":"Trek Procaliber 9.5 Gen 3 Carbon Shimano Deore 12-Speed Hardtail Mountain Bike","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Procaliber 9.5 Gen 3 is a carbon hardtail cross-country mountain bike built on Trek's OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with \u003cstrong\u003eIsoBow carbon lay-up\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to deliver the stiffness-to-weight ratio of a race hardtail with practical trail features. It runs \u003cstrong\u003eShimano Deore 12-speed mechanical shifting\u003c\/strong\u003e with a 10-51 cassette, a RockShox Judy GOLD air fork with 120mm travel and TurnKey remote lockout, and includes a Bontrager Line Dropper seatpost standard on all sizes — a meaningful inclusion at the $2,699 price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fork is a notable differentiator: the RockShox Judy GOLD's \u003cstrong\u003eTurnKey remote lockout\u003c\/strong\u003e allows riders to toggle between open and locked-out suspension from the handlebar without taking a hand off to reach down to the fork leg. At 120mm of travel, the Judy GOLD gives the Procaliber 9.5 more fork travel than the full-suspension Supercaliber (110mm), making it appropriate for technical hardtail XC and light trail riding. Wheels are Bontrager Kovee Tubeless Ready rims with a mixed tire setup from the factory: Bontrager Sainte-Anne Pro XR 29x2.40\" up front and 29x2.20\" in the rear — a performance-oriented tire pairing for grip and rolling resistance balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXC racers and trail riders who want a carbon hardtail with remote lockout and a dropper post without building one from a cheaper frameset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders who prefer hardtail simplicity and direct power transfer for XC events and fast trail riding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose upgrading from aluminum hardtails and want a noticeable weight and stiffness improvement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot ideal for: technical enduro terrain or riders who need rear suspension compliance — consider the Supercaliber SL for full-suspension XC or a trail-geometry bike for aggressive descending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Look For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDropper post included:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bontrager Line Dropper is standard on all sizes (100mm travel on S, 150mm on M\/ML\/L, 170mm on XL) — a genuine value add that many carbon hardtails at this price omit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTire setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e The front\/rear tire size difference (2.40\" front \/ 2.20\" rear) is intentional for rolling efficiency — confirm this suits your terrain before swapping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame — OCLV Mountain Carbon, IsoBow:\u003c\/strong\u003e OCLV Mountain Carbon is Trek's dedicated mountain carbon layup, optimized for impact resistance and stiffness. The IsoBow design uses curved rear stays for vertical compliance without the weight of a suspension linkage. Guided internal routing accommodates both the Deore cable housing and the dropper post cable cleanly. Boost148 rear spacing and Boost110 front spacing for maximum wheel stiffness. Rack and accessory mounts included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFork — RockShox Judy GOLD, 120mm Solo Air, TurnKey:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Judy GOLD is a significant step above a coil entry fork — Solo Air spring allows rider-tunable air pressure for weight-matched spring rate, and TurnKey lockout is actuated remotely from the handlebar. Boost110 spacing, 15mm MaxleLite thru-axle, tapered steerer. 120mm travel is appropriate for technical XC and light trail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain — Shimano Deore M6100, 1x12:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deore 12-speed mechanical is a reliable, widely-serviced drivetrain. The 10-51 cassette on a 32T chainring (Shimano MT512 crank) covers technical climbing and fast descents. Shimano M6100 rear derailleur has proven durability across a range of conditions. Cable-actuated shifting is field-serviceable anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrakes — Shimano MT200 Hydraulic Disc:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-piston hydraulic disc calipers with Shimano RT10 centerlock rotors (160mm front and rear, 180mm rear on L and XL sizes). MT200 is a proven entry hydraulic system — consistent and serviceable. Bontrager Kovee Tubeless Ready 29\" wheels with Bontrager TLR sealant included; factory tubeless setup with Sainte-Anne Pro XR tires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRider Intent Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiggest strengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e OCLV carbon hardtail with remote lockout fork, dropper post standard, and tubeless tires from the factory — a complete race-capable build at the carbon hardtail entry price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTradeoffs:\u003c\/strong\u003e No rear suspension; Shimano MT200 brakes are entry-level hydraulic (2-piston) and may feel underpowered on steep descents at pace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it different:\u003c\/strong\u003e The mixed 2.40\"\/2.20\" front-to-rear Bontrager Sainte-Anne Pro XR tubeless tire setup is a performance-specific choice that ships from the factory — most carbon hardtails at this price spec matching tires front and rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictory's Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Victory Bicycle Studio, the Procaliber 9.5 is our recommendation for riders who want a carbon XC race hardtail with no major box-checking upgrades needed at purchase — the dropper post, remote lockout fork, and tubeless tires are all there from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trek","offers":[{"title":"Purple Flip \/ Hex Blue \/ M","offer_id":53472558350643,"sku":"5323508","price":2699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/3685\/0739\/files\/trek-procaliber-9-5-gen-3-carbon-shimano-deore-12-speed-hardtail-mountain-bike-purple-flip-2.jpg?v=1781225343","url":"https:\/\/victorybicyclestudio.com\/products\/trek-procaliber-9-5-gen-3-carbon-shimano-deore-12-speed-hardtail-mountain-bike","provider":"Victory Bicycle Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}