Description
The Procaliber 8 is a cross-country mountain bike built for hot laps and singletrack. It confidently rolls the fine line between race-ready and pocket-friendly with an alloy frame that’s built with modern geometry for handling fast corners and rough sections of trail while keeping you ready to sprint up climbs. A 12-speed Shimano SLX and XT drivetrain and 120 mm RockShox Recon Gold fork seal the deal with all the gears and rock-smoothing comfort you need.
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 the best in performance and reliability for every ride
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 Recon Gold RL fork with Debon Air spring, Motion Control damper and lockout. A clean shifting blend of 12-speed Shimano XT and SLX components, Tubeless-Ready Bontrager Kovee wheels, a Bontrager Line dropper post with internal routing and hydraulic disc brakes.
When you’re ready to take on race day, reach for the Procaliber 8. This alloy hardtail has a speedy attitude with modern cross-country geometry that’s dialled for hammering up climbs and keeps its composure on loose descents.
– You get modern geometry and 120 mm of front suspension that keeps you in the attack on climbs and crushing confidently on descents
– It balances the accessible price of an alloy hardtail with the performance of its carbon cohorts
– You get the perfect blend of components with Shimano SLX and XT shifting and hydraulic brakes
– Its Tubeless Ready 29in wheels keep rolling resistance down while helping fight flats
– Internal cable routing keeps your ride quiet, reduces maintenance and looks sleek
Shimano XT
Shimano XT is the original mountain bike groupset and trusted by generations of mountain bikers around the world. Whatever the trail, wherever you ride, XT is your solution for mountain biking today. Reliable shifting. Superior braking. Intuitive maintenance. XT is the high performance workhorse you can count on.
Upgrade your pedals and love your bike more
Pedals are two of the five touchpoints that connect you with your bike, and even though this bike comes with a pair, upgrading to pedals that boost control and grip will greatly improve your ride. See the pedal guide and find the best pedals for your riding style. We recommend flat pedals for simple versatility.
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