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Carbon hardtail mountain bike Trek Procaliber 9.6 Eagle 70 crystal white 12-speed

Carbon hardtail mountain bike Trek Procaliber 9.6 Eagle 70 white: Fox Factory 34 130 mm, 12.38 kg in M

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Trek Procaliber 9.6 Crystal White: a carbon hardtail that loves to descend

The Trek Procaliber 9.6 Gen 3 combines the OCLV Mountain carbon frame with IsoBow, a 130 mm Fox Factory 34 fork with GRIP2 cartridge and Kashima coating, and a SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type 1x12 drivetrain. Trek quotes 12.38 kg in size M. Its Crystal White is a bright, crystalline white that shows off the lines of the frame.

Technical specifications

Frame	OCLV Mountain carbon, IsoBow, tapered head tube, guided internal cables, rack and accessory mounts, Post Mount rear calliper, UDH hanger, Boost 148
Fork	Fox Factory 34, Float EVOL spring, GRIP2 cartridge, Kashima coating, 44 mm offset, Boost 110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 130 mm travel
Drivetrain	SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type 1x12: XS-1270 10-52 cassette, Eagle 70 DUB 32T chainset, DUB PressFit 92 mm bottom bracket
Brakes	Disc, SRAM CenterLine 6-bolt rotors, 180 and 160 mm
Wheels / tyres	Bontrager Kovee Comp 25 Tubeless Ready / Bontrager Sainte-Anne Pro XR Tubeless Ready 29x2.4
Cockpit	Bontrager Comp 720 mm (S) or Rhythm Comp 750 mm handlebar, Blendr-compatible Bontrager 50 to 80 mm stem
Saddle / seatpost	Verse Short Comp 145 mm / Bontrager Line dropper post, 100 to 170 mm depending on size
Weight	12.38 kg in size M (Trek figure, with tubeless sealant)

At a glance

✓ OCLV Mountain carbon and IsoBow	✓ Fox Factory 34 GRIP2, 130 mm
✓ SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type 1x12	✓ Sainte-Anne Pro XR 2.4 tyres
✓ Line Dropper post	✓ 12.38 kg in size M

Who is it for?

For the mountain biker who rides a hardtail for its liveliness but does not want to back off on descents: technical trails, rocky steps and tight switchbacks. It suits an XC racer as well as a "downcountry" rider who puts fun first.

The LVR workshop view

OCLV Mountain and IsoBow, the carbon Procaliber's double act. Trek builds this frame from its OCLV carbon, whose layers are heat-pressed to drive out air trapped between the fibres; the Mountain version prioritises resistance to rock strikes and crashes, and remains covered by Trek's lifetime warranty. The IsoBow design routes the seatstays over the seat tube to form an arch that flexes vertically: the rear of the hardtail filters vibration better, with no pivots or wearing parts.

	OCLV Mountain (Procaliber 9.x)	Alpha Platinum (Procaliber 6 / 8)	Alpha Silver (Marlin)
Level	Trek's mountain bike carbon, lifetime frame warranty	High-end aluminium	Entry-level MTB aluminium
Construction	OCLV process, layup focused on impact resistance, IsoBow	Internal cables, threaded BSA, UDH	Simple, robust design
Reference bike (M)	Procaliber 9.6: 12.38 kg	Procaliber 8: 12.78 kg	Marlin 7: 14.15 kg
What it means	Lighter, rear end flexes over bumps	Heavier, no IsoBow	Versatile, noticeably heavier

In short: the 9.6 is the most descent-oriented carbon Procaliber. Its Fox Factory 34 offers 130 mm, 10 more than the other models, with the GRIP2 cartridge and Kashima coating; with the SRAM Eagle 70 drivetrain, it weighs 12.38 kg in M.

The GRIP2 cartridge separates compression and rebound adjustment into high and low speed: you can keep the fork firm when accelerating while still letting big hits through. The Kashima coating on the stanchions reduces friction, improving sensitivity over small bumps.

The 130 mm of travel, 10 more than the other Procalibers, leaves a welcome margin on the committing descents around Lodève or in the Montagne Noire. The flip side is a slightly higher front end: we check your position and cockpit height with you.

Which Procaliber should you choose?

Model	Frame	Drivetrain	Fork	Weight (M)
Procaliber 9.5 (Fox Rhythm)	OCLV Mountain, IsoBow	Shimano Deore 1x12	Fox Rhythm 34, 120 mm	12.73 kg
Procaliber 9.6	OCLV Mountain, IsoBow	SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type 1x12	Fox Factory 34, 130 mm	12.38 kg
Procaliber 9.7 (Rekon Race)	OCLV Mountain, IsoBow	Wireless SRAM GX AXS	SID 120 mm	11.38 kg
Supercaliber SL 9.6 (full suspension)	OCLV Mountain	SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type 1x12	80 mm rear / 110 mm front	12.93 kg

Our take: the 9.6 sits between the more understated 9.5 and the wireless 9.7 at 11.38 kg. Compared with the full-suspension Supercaliber SL 9.6 (12.93 kg), it is 550 g lighter but has no rear shock.

LVR sizing advice

If you are between two sizes, choose the smaller for a bike that is agile in switchbacks, the larger for stability on fast descents. The cranks go from 170 to 175 mm in L and XL, and the stem from 50 to 80 mm from S to XL.

Size	S	M	ML	L	XL
Rider height (cm)	155-165	165-177	173-180	177-188	188-195
Inseam (cm)	74-78	79-83	81-86	84-89	89-91
Cranks (mm)	170	170	170	175	175
Handlebar / stem (mm)	720 / 50	750 / 60	750 / 60	750 / 70	750 / 80
Dropper post (travel, mm)	100	150	150	150	170

Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop.

Your questions

Is 130 mm too much for XC?	No, it remains reasonable; the GRIP2 cartridge lets you firm up the fork on climbs.
What difference does Kashima make?	Less friction on the stanchions, so a more sensitive fork.
Is the white delicate?	It needs regular cleaning; a protective film can be applied in the workshop.
Which cassette?	A 12-speed SRAM Eagle XS-1270 10-52, with a 32-tooth chainring.

The LVR Cycles verdict

The most playful Procaliber on descents, thanks to a 130 mm Fox Factory fork that is rare on an XC hardtail. Its crystal white gives it a bright, polished look.

Pros
+ Fox Factory 34 GRIP2 Kashima
+ 130 mm of travel
+ Bright white

Cons
- White needs frequent cleaning
- Kovee Comp wheels heavier than on the 9.7

Why buy from LVR Cycles? In Béziers, we set up the GRIP2 cartridge of your Fox Factory with you, apply a protective film and service the fork.

Please note that the specifications may be changed without prior notice by the manufacturer, based on the availability of components and other factors.

Reference TRK-5347283

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