Gen 1 Trek Procaliber SL Hardtail Mountain Bike Frameset

mk.ultra · Apr 17, 2025

Procaliber SL Frameset Gen 1 It's right for you if... You have a dream XC build in mind You're seeking an ultralight carbon hardtail frame for flying up climbs and dominating sprints The tech you get Super Light OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with IsoSpeed Control Freak internal cable routing for...

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Shoutout to this dude on Reddit who built one up

skopers3 · Apr 17, 2025

I approve of this deal. My Pro Caliber has been good to me!

ilmfat · Apr 17, 2025

skopers3 said:
I approve of this deal. My Pro Caliber has been good to me!

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You ever think about a purple seat?

Loll · Apr 17, 2025

Is the catch here curved seat tube and 2.2 tire size limit?

otherwise looks like a stellar deal.

skopers3 · Apr 17, 2025

Loll said:
Is the catch here curved seat tube and 2.2 tire size limit?

otherwise looks like a stellar deal.

I've ran 2.4 on the rear with no problems and felt there was plenty of space.

skopers3 · Apr 17, 2025

ilmfat said:
You ever think about a purple seat?
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Thanks for pointing out something I didn't know I needed.

tim_bikes_a_lot · Apr 17, 2025

i think this is the geo chart for this bike.

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CAMOETO · Apr 17, 2025

Good deal on this frame. I believe this is a 2021. I would get one if I didn't already have something similar. They have had it for this price for months, but doesn't seem to be selling out, maybe it needs to be another couple hundred off

67King · Apr 17, 2025

Loll said:
Is the catch here curved seat tube and 2.2 tire size limit?

otherwise looks like a stellar deal.

XC bike, that curved seat tube won't impact anything. Top tube too high to put a monstrously long dropper in there.

My SueprCaliber has the largest 2.2's I've ever seen. They are the factory tire, and as big as my Specialized 2.35's. I actually bought some Spesh 2.2's for a different bike based on that, but didn't run them long since they were nowhere nearly as wide as the Bontrager 2.2's.

So if that is any benchmark, you could likely run wider than 2.2's

brentos · Apr 17, 2025

I was about to pull the trigger on one as a trainer bike / fire road bike, then found a used 2016 for a great price, I bought it just before the snow fell in November and am able to ride it outside just now as the snow melts.

I really like it, the Isospeed decoupler is quite effective in smoothing out impacts through the saddle, and the frame is plenty stiff and responsive. The quality of the carbon work is top notch. Tire clearance is ample and will clear any Maxxis 2.4.

If the geometry works for you and is what you want, I see no reason to avoid this frame.

ilmfat · Apr 17, 2025

skopers3 said:
Thanks for pointing out something I didn't know I needed.

Good luck getting one of those. I'm told the competition will be fierce and the judging will be ruthless.

brentos · Apr 17, 2025

Also, it looks like that frame does not included the cable port plugs, might need to source those from your Trek dealer, if still available.

fourarm · Apr 17, 2025

brentos said:
If the geometry works for you and is what you want, I see no reason to avoid this frame.

Other than the PF BB.

Had one of these for a few years, didn't find the ISO-speed did anything really other than add a bit of weight. Switched to a DV9.

CAMOETO · Apr 17, 2025

brentos said:
Also, it looks like that frame does not included the cable port plugs, might need to source those from your Trek dealer, if still available.

Why do you say that? The description doesn't say anything about needing to purchase cable port covers separately (unlike some of their other frames), and one of the reviews even says "comes with all the hardware fittings too". Also, the description says that the headset is included, which is a nice bonus.

Edit - Here is even a picture from their ebay listing that shows exactly what it comes with:

CAMOETO · Apr 17, 2025

For anyone that wants to see how these build out, here is a couple of pretty good videos with light and light/blingy builds. 20 lbs is possible with super light wheels like Bontrager Covee RSL:

skopers3 · Apr 17, 2025

CAMOETO said:
For anyone that wants to see how these build out, here is a couple of pretty good videos with light and light/blingy builds. 20 lbs is possible with super light wheels like Bontrager Covee RSL:

My black and purple one I posted above is 20.5 pounds with carbon Roval Control wheels, which have also been posted recently in the deal thread for $1,000.

brentos · Apr 17, 2025

CAMOETO said:
Why do you say that? The description doesn't say anything about needing to purchase cable port covers separately (unlike some of their other frames), and one of the reviews even says "comes with all the hardware fittings too". Also, the description says that the headset is included, which is a nice bonus.

Edit - Here is even a picture from their ebay listing that shows exactly what it comes with:

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Nice. I stand corrected. I had just based it on the cover photo. Again, I strongly recommend. Mine is at 20.5 lb w/ a Reba fork, ENVE M50, GX 11 speed, XX1 Quarq Crankset, Level Ultimate brakes, & Conti RaceSport tires.

CAMOETO · Apr 17, 2025

skopers3 said:
My black and purple one I posted above is 20.5 pounds with carbon Roval Control wheels, which have also been posted recently in the deal thread for $1,000.

Nice build! I'm a little tempted to build one up with a 450gm carbon fork, and some some wheels similar to the Rovals (the Covee XXX posted a while back that are OOS are even lighter at 1290gm), and an old school SRAM 11 speed groupset with a 270gm X01 11-42 cassette. With some light tires and carbon everything else 18lbs or even a little less could be doable. Got too many bikes that I hardly use as is however, lol

BillyBicycle · Apr 18, 2025

'sub'd. hoping for a price drop below $800 some day

Dannadore · Apr 19, 2025

Anyone know what the max chainring this will fit? Would like to use it as a gravel bike.

Gen 1 Trek Procaliber SL Hardtail Mountain Bike Frameset - $800 @ Wheel & Sprocket Outlet