TREK Procaliber 6 Satin Viper Red/Crimson mountainbike

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 Aluminium hardtail frame with modern XC geometry and 148 mm boost spacing for stiff support under power. 120 mm 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 120 mm 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