TREK Procaliber 9.5 Lava mountainbike

It's right for you if...

You're ready to rip through the cross-country course and don't want to lose any efficiency to full-suspension squish. You want the added comfort of IsoBow and components that don't break the bank.

The tech you get

An OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with IsoBow trail-smoothing tech. A RockShox Judy GOLD fork with 120 mm of travel, a Solo Air spring and TurnKey lockout. Shimano's 12-speed Deore drivetrain with hydraulic brakes, a Bontrager Line Dropper post and tubeless 29" wheels.

The final word

When you want a carbon XC race bike that doesn't break the bank, reach for the Procaliber 9.5 Gen 3. This lightweight cross-country hardtail delivers trail-smoothing tech and workhorse components for the miles ahead.

 Why you'll love it 

1. You get the hardtail efficiency you crave without the chatter thanks to IsoBow vibration-absorbing technology 
2. The OCLV Mountain Carbon construction is light, tough and stiff, with just enough compliance to keep you comfortable in the rough 
3. It comes equipped with a 120 mm suspension fork for soaking up the gnarly obstacles that pepper modern XC race courses 
4. It's a race-ready bike that doesn't break the bank thanks to its workhorse Shimano and RockShox build 
5. You get huge clearance for up to 2.4" tyres, so you can roll with plenty of grip on loose, technical courses