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  • It felt like 18 months but in reality only 12 months... My new carbon hardtail has arrived. 2022 Trek Procaliber 9.6 is here and built up. What do you think of this replacing Project Trifox?
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  • @chrisbalser3808
    @chrisbalser3808 2 роки тому +1

    Nice bike! Looking forward to seeing how it performs on the trail.

  • @billymartyn5573
    @billymartyn5573 2 роки тому +1

    That’s a sweet ride! The color is great too.

  • @TalalipopMTB
    @TalalipopMTB 2 роки тому +2

    Great minds think alike! I love my ‘21 Procaliber 9.6 and I’m so stoked to see you on one!!

  • @orionsbelt4228
    @orionsbelt4228 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome you got your hands on one! I remember asking you ages ago in another video to review this one. Thanks James

  • @ralva2779
    @ralva2779 2 роки тому +1

    Congrats! (Feeling your joy with the Arvada saddle- gonna switch it out on my MTBS). :)

  • @martinlum7166
    @martinlum7166 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, congrats on your new bike. ...I was waiting for you to weigh it.

  • @joxcr277
    @joxcr277 2 роки тому +1

    Hey man great video, I was always a fan of the procaliber. Just waiting to see a full review and see what your thoughts on the bikes are.

  • @gazg00
    @gazg00 2 роки тому +1

    Nice one James.......congrats. Those rapid drive hubs are gorgeous! Let's see a test on the bike sometime!

  • @caseypleasant1922
    @caseypleasant1922 2 роки тому

    Congratulations on the new bike

  • @clnfreakone8486
    @clnfreakone8486 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome bike … got a giant talon 2 in November after taking 15 years off from biking 1994 trek 820 was my previous bike … ordered a recon yesterday for it .. went recon because it gave me the most adjustment for the price point .. plan is to move travel up to 120mm from 100mm.. already put a KS dropper on it and grips .. changed out the stem from 50mm to 35mm … I will end up moving in to full suspension but I am committing to riding my hard tail for a year … that will help me choose what I want to have in a full suspension… LBS support is important to me I am lucky enough to have several to choose from trek, giant, Santa Cruz , Rocky Mountain, specialize are all available to me within 10 mins from my house.

  • @Montblanc1986
    @Montblanc1986 2 роки тому +1

    I enjoyed my rage red carbon pro caliber. Mine came just when SRAM was having the NX derailleur issue (went through three before they sent a GX). My new favorite hard tail is a BMC Twostroke.

  • @outbackwack368
    @outbackwack368 2 роки тому +2

    You forgot to end with the weight! Looking forward to the metamorphosis! Thanks!

  • @stevesanders8758
    @stevesanders8758 Рік тому +1

    Nice bike James . I like the upgrades also . I purchased today my first Procaliber 9,5 from my local Trek store . Shout out to Crossroads Bikes in Clemmons, NC. What a pleasure that was today . Already thinking about upgrades and a frame wrap . Thanks for the cool video

  • @jasonlewis6914
    @jasonlewis6914 2 роки тому +1

    Sweet bike man. I live in new England also. Just picked up a new niner air 9 aluminum hardtail 6 weeks ago. I already upgraded a lot of the bike. Industry nine trail 1/1 wheelset magura m8 pro brakes. Nukeproof v2 carbon handlebar carbon saddle. Titanium seatpost it's such a addiction lol

  • @ondrejmanych5688
    @ondrejmanych5688 2 роки тому +1

    with this colour frame, those tan wall tires are a must. It looks much better than black ones imho.

  • @tipntrn
    @tipntrn 2 роки тому +1

    Great to see you'll be trying out isospeed on a mt bike! I have it on my Domane, and I'm wondering if I should upgrade my hardtail to a Procaliber. Keep the good videos coming!

  • @jasonw3287
    @jasonw3287 2 роки тому +1

    Congrats !! would love to see your feedback on it and how it compares to the rest of your fleet.

  • @miazoi7891
    @miazoi7891 2 роки тому +1

    My kids 2020 9.6 has crank brothers 30 rims with I9 1-1 hubs. Great swap, completely changes the ride on the bike. 6 bolt wit HD drivers… smooth like butter with instant engagement. I would suggest a hub swap over the Bontrager‘s, every time. Plus they sound like a swarm of bees!

  • @panhandlemtb4308
    @panhandlemtb4308 2 роки тому +1

    I like the idea of the frame with that flex point. Its also a sweet bike and a great price for a carbon frame. Some of the components are good too for that price! Great buy for someone that has an extensive parts bin. Some frame kits cost more than this entire bike! Cool video James!!

  • @Jacob99174
    @Jacob99174 2 роки тому

    Congrats, Jimmy John!

  • @ElevationEveryWeekend
    @ElevationEveryWeekend 2 роки тому +1

    I have the 2022 Procal 9.5. Love the bike, but I have the Judy fork and it’s the one thing I need to upgrade, it’s so heavy. Maybe wheels down the road too.

  • @GokkunGuru
    @GokkunGuru 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful machine. What is the saddle on it? Love the oil slick rails. Definitely put those oil slick hubs back on the bike, even tho those 1/1 hubs are top quality. Def get the 35 stem to use the OneUp bars.

  • @JoePrettner
    @JoePrettner 6 місяців тому

    What a coincidence, I’m waiting if the dealer can get me that exact color, and also thinking to get the Marzocchi, in my old bike I’ve been using the 320LCR and is awesome, and maybe getting a RaceFace Wheelset or DTSwiss or Mavic Crossmax, depending on availability, cool bike

  • @mellissanash7517
    @mellissanash7517 2 роки тому +1

    I had XR2 on my gravel bike for 3 months until the desert cut it up. Great tire for gravel, rigid xc and even bad roads, but I think XR3 would be better.

  • @OM-sb2bd
    @OM-sb2bd 2 роки тому

    Excellent frame - IsoFlex is underrated ⭐️

  • @mtbridersanonymous9152
    @mtbridersanonymous9152 2 роки тому

    9:10 woo hoo lol you got it bro 🦾

  • @DietPizza1
    @DietPizza1 2 роки тому +1

    I’ve test ridden these, they like to launch you off the seat a little, going to go for a a supercal next instead.

    • @Jamesthebikeguy
      @Jamesthebikeguy  2 роки тому

      Interesting, I'll see how that works. The isospeed on my Checkpoint was awesome, even off road.

  • @PaddleDogC5
    @PaddleDogC5 2 роки тому

    Enjoy!

  • @bane7967
    @bane7967 2 роки тому +2

    WOW, SUPER WEAPON.⚔️
    IT FLATTENS EVERY TRAIL ☠️☠️☠️
    SUPER VIDEO...... THANK YOU ⭐ ⭐ 👍
    GREETINGS FROM GERMANY AND HAVE FUN WITH THE NEW WEAPON 💪🇩🇪💪⭐

  • @co0kiesncr3am70
    @co0kiesncr3am70 2 роки тому

    My friend own one of that. The whitr black version and damn looks good and head turner

    • @Jamesthebikeguy
      @Jamesthebikeguy  2 роки тому

      Sweet. When I ordered it, it was the 2021 in Red, and I was looking forward to that bright color.

  • @enriquee.k3329
    @enriquee.k3329 2 роки тому

    Love your videos bro 😎

  • @Manwichman
    @Manwichman 2 роки тому

    Haha you have a LOT of new bike days👍🙋

    • @Jamesthebikeguy
      @Jamesthebikeguy  2 роки тому

      LOL, just buy the same color and your significant other won't know...

  • @harrygrimley4352
    @harrygrimley4352 2 роки тому

    X mas in June. Very nice. Congratulations.

  • @davewallace9048
    @davewallace9048 2 роки тому +1

    What is the weight as you build it up?

  • @maycondeivisferrari7422
    @maycondeivisferrari7422 2 роки тому

    NICE.....

  • @ThanhTLam1
    @ThanhTLam1 2 роки тому +7

    wait.. can you explain to me why 175mm is not good? then what size is good?

    • @zacheiriksson
      @zacheiriksson 2 роки тому +3

      Stuff like that all comes down to preference really

  • @alexmalone1642
    @alexmalone1642 2 роки тому +1

    I think to change my Suntour XCR 34 with Marzocchi Z2 to my Merida 120 full suspension 😇

  • @scottaw
    @scottaw 2 роки тому

    Wish they would make a carbon version of the Roscoe with the IsoSpeed in order to get those two benefits with a more all mountain, slacker head angle geo.

    • @TheNitrohaulic
      @TheNitrohaulic Рік тому

      I think it would probably require eliminating the dropper post, unfortunately.

  • @carlosj.rodriguezr.2303
    @carlosj.rodriguezr.2303 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks 4 the video. I got one of those last march. Changed so far: Exa Form 9001 dropper post (sweeeet), SID SL Select suspension, 34T chainring (it comes w/ 30T). Thinking on Speedsafe carbon wheels in the near future. It is not clear for me why praxis crankset is not good?

    • @Jamesthebikeguy
      @Jamesthebikeguy  2 роки тому +1

      Cool bike you have. The Praxis crank is great, but the size is not. 175mm on a modern medium bike is way too big. Should be 170mm and around here that extra clearance would make a difference.

    • @carlosj.rodriguezr.2303
      @carlosj.rodriguezr.2303 2 роки тому

      @@Jamesthebikeguy In that case, I'm happy they're 175mm. The dropper I got is quite short (345mm long), since I'm 1.75mt tall, so the extra centimeter, 0.5 when cranks is up and other 0.5 when is down, allows me to pedal in a more comfortable way. Again, thank you for the video.

  • @vv5179
    @vv5179 2 роки тому

    Sweet!!!

  • @TeGEZzZ
    @TeGEZzZ Рік тому +1

    Hi, nice bike ;) I have a question. How tall are you that you chose the size M / L? I am 170cm and I wonder between M and M / L...

  • @flashfive23
    @flashfive23 2 роки тому

    I have the same exact recon. The small bump sensitive is almost zero 😩

    • @Jamesthebikeguy
      @Jamesthebikeguy  2 роки тому

      Yeah, its not the best. Functional, but not the best

  • @tyrsog
    @tyrsog 2 роки тому

    Beauty!

  • @CrossFitProject
    @CrossFitProject 2 роки тому +1

    Massachusetts ❤

  • @akaraikiriakatsuki3157
    @akaraikiriakatsuki3157 2 роки тому

    How much is that fork? Looks sick

  • @flashfive23
    @flashfive23 2 роки тому +1

    Hello James.

  • @googlepresent5431
    @googlepresent5431 2 роки тому +1

    Definitely a better choice with the 120mm Marzocchi bomber!

  • @bustatron
    @bustatron 2 роки тому

    YOUR TITLE HERE 🤣

  • @mtbridersanonymous9152
    @mtbridersanonymous9152 2 роки тому +1

    Looks amazing, i’ve got my new bike day planned out already. Think it’s going to happen this winter when I order. Probably going to be a trek bicycle also 🦾

  • @mrmurder75
    @mrmurder75 2 роки тому +1

    Your fork is worth more than my entire bike 😏

  • @ThanhTLam1
    @ThanhTLam1 2 роки тому

    you look so happy lol

  • @markmoffett6813
    @markmoffett6813 2 роки тому

    What tire was that you slipped into the frame just to see if it would fit
    Gum wall 2.4 , I think ?

  • @sm..2022
    @sm..2022 2 роки тому

    Prefect

  • @fantaz_official
    @fantaz_official 2 роки тому

    Why do you not enjoy the Recon? I've had one on my Fuse Comp 2020, been riding it and it served me well until this winter...
    I recently did a full service and upped the travel from 130 to 150 and honestly it feels better than when I first had it. Although I'm afraid of what 150mm on 32mm stanchions could do. I dont ride very hard so hopefully it will be fine. My friend had to replace his fork (same bike) because he rides way harder and his stanchions had wear marks and it couldnt be serviced...

    • @Iggy52
      @Iggy52 2 роки тому

      If you don't ride very hard why did you go up 20mm in travel??

    • @fantaz_official
      @fantaz_official 2 роки тому

      @@Iggy52 Just for fun, never felt like 130 was enough and I couldnt buy a spacer kit at a decent price to make it 140 so I said screw it and went up all the way

  • @Paulklampeeps
    @Paulklampeeps 2 роки тому

    How much reach did you loose after upgrading to 120mm travel fork? Thanks !

    • @Jamesthebikeguy
      @Jamesthebikeguy  2 роки тому

      Not sure exactly but shouldn't be much. Typically you lose 3-4mm of reach for every 10mm of additional stack

  • @arndtbc
    @arndtbc 2 роки тому

    You still got a gravel bike?

  • @krissip4050
    @krissip4050 Рік тому

    Hallo ich würde auch gerne mal wissen wie groß sie sind. Weill ich zwischen ml oder m tediere

  • @frankgonzalez9185
    @frankgonzalez9185 2 роки тому

    Looks awesome but how much does it weigh?

    • @Jamesthebikeguy
      @Jamesthebikeguy  2 роки тому

      23.56lbs with the parts in this video. I didn't include that in the video as I have several more changes until it is "done" and I'll make a bike check video with the final weight.

  • @alexjohnson6462
    @alexjohnson6462 2 роки тому +1

    The 175mm crank arm is surprisingly common in 2022. It is something I noticed myself about two weeks ago when looking at different models across the industry.
    They are putting them on Medium size frames now (normally you only see it on Large or XL), and thats what caught my attention and I knew something was up.
    I am guessing the industry is just so desperate for parts, they are using whatever leftover stock they can just to get a completed bike into the customers hands. There was probably a surplus of 175 cranks.
    Would not be surprised if they get so desperate for parts that they start putting 160mm or 165mm cranks on size small frames next instead of 170. Normally only triathletes use 160. Lets hope it does not get to that point and the industry bounces back this year.

  • @jongill2120
    @jongill2120 2 роки тому +3

    Love the content James!
    This video is perfect timing as i am on the fence between a Procaliber 9.5 or 9.6.
    I am 80% roadie and 20% mtb rider, and i am looking to replace a 2018 scott scale 950 alloy hardtail.
    I think the 9.5 will be plenty of bike, but i just don’t want to be underwhelmed by the deore and judy trying to save the $700 off the 9.6. What are your thoughts???

    • @Jamesthebikeguy
      @Jamesthebikeguy  2 роки тому +3

      Hi Jon, I think it depends on what if anything you plan to change/upgrade. I spent a ton of time thinking about it since I knew I was going to upgrade the bike, but also wanted to get the best value. The 9.5 nd 9.6 are comparble, but the 9.7 seems expensive compared to the two. Anyway, here were my thoughts.
      - Rockshox Judy is an OK fork for a true MTB rider that is just getting in to it. It lacks a lot of adjustment and refinement and the Recon is much nicer. I knew out of the gate I was going to remove the fork, and the Recon while much nicer than the Judy, also has a way higher resale value and demand.
      - XT/SLX vs. Deore is not as big of a deal, but also money well spend. The groupset will save nearly 3/4 a pound off of the bike between the two specs and cranks. Something you might not miss if you didn't have it, but you will appreciate that you do.
      - Wheels, this is where the Procaliber 9.6 really wins. The 9.5 has generic hubs and the basic Kovee rims. This is where you will find the other 1lbs of weight savings with the 9.6, you will also get way more durability with the Kovee Comp 23 rim and the Rapid drive hubs are ones you want to keep. This wheelset was the deal maker between the two.
      So the obvious and likely expected answer is spend the extra, sorry :-)

    • @jongill2120
      @jongill2120 2 роки тому

      @@Jamesthebikeguy awesome, thank you for the in depth reply!

  • @ronalcasid3844
    @ronalcasid3844 2 роки тому

    Rather than replace the fork could you upgrade it to 120mm?

  • @stevenleslie8557
    @stevenleslie8557 2 роки тому

    I might have missed it but what did you pay for the Trek?

  • @staccatoglock
    @staccatoglock Рік тому +1

    Yeah…..wanted a Domane but my local shop saying 13+ months………🖕🏼that💩😂😂😂😂😂 guess I’m not getting a TREK

  • @glasssgarage6803
    @glasssgarage6803 2 роки тому

    Killer bike do you ever ride in NY?

  • @kamil3230
    @kamil3230 2 роки тому

    This is M/L. What is your height? BTW beautiful bike, congrats.

  • @lobyapatty
    @lobyapatty 2 роки тому

    What do you think of the nukeproof scout ?

    • @Jamesthebikeguy
      @Jamesthebikeguy  2 роки тому +1

      I've never seen in person or ridden a Nukeproof, so I don't really have an opinion on them

    • @lobyapatty
      @lobyapatty 2 роки тому

      @@Jamesthebikeguy appreciate you replying mate.. love from the UK.

  • @cyclingcontent6946
    @cyclingcontent6946 2 роки тому

    Hè said nó bueno 🤣🤣

  • @KSIXRIDER
    @KSIXRIDER 2 роки тому

    Weight of build?

    • @Jamesthebikeguy
      @Jamesthebikeguy  2 роки тому +1

      23.56lbs with the parts in this video. I didn't include that in the video as I have several more changes until it is "done" and I'll make a bike check video with the final weight.

  • @synergytech7323
    @synergytech7323 2 роки тому

    James can I buy that Recon fork from you?

  • @phenofinder9145
    @phenofinder9145 Рік тому

    175 cranks are dope. There is always a "trend" going on. Don't let the industry finesse you.

    • @Jamesthebikeguy
      @Jamesthebikeguy  Рік тому

      This is not a "trend". Personally have been running 170 cranks for clearance for at least a decade. Many brands for a long time have not spec'd 175 on a medium frame. The 175 on this bike is no doubt a supply chain solution.

    • @phenofinder9145
      @phenofinder9145 Рік тому

      @@Jamesthebikeguy trek has been putting 175 cranks on medium frames since before the pandemic

  • @wrongsend7106
    @wrongsend7106 Рік тому

    Can you please send me the fork rich guy. I what to try MTB biking for the first time. 😊

  • @Not_Sure_
    @Not_Sure_ 2 роки тому

    What's the weight ?

    • @Jamesthebikeguy
      @Jamesthebikeguy  2 роки тому

      23.56lbs with the parts in this video. I didn't include that in the video as I have several more changes until it is "done" and I'll make a bike check video with the final weight.

  • @aaronenduro3168
    @aaronenduro3168 2 роки тому

    the only thing that dissapoints me are the brakes :(

  • @mc540flip
    @mc540flip 2 роки тому

    Haven’t watched the video, but I’m going to guess it’s a Top Fuel. ?

    • @Jamesthebikeguy
      @Jamesthebikeguy  2 роки тому +1

      I do have a TF frame, just has not been built yet

    • @mc540flip
      @mc540flip 2 роки тому

      @@Jamesthebikeguy Nice. I inquired about one a few months back and the shop said they were a year out! Ok I’ll watch the video now.

  • @ginoasci2876
    @ginoasci2876 2 роки тому

    you can climb a tree with that first gear

  • @thedronescene7474
    @thedronescene7474 2 роки тому

    Nice bike but Carbon for MTB makes no sense unless you have disposable money. A good Ti for MTB is way better since it wont crack after a fall.

    • @Jamesthebikeguy
      @Jamesthebikeguy  2 роки тому

      After having personally ridden over 10k miles on carbon bikes, I have yet to have an issue. All frames can break or have issues and at this point carbon is well sorted.

    • @thedronescene7474
      @thedronescene7474 2 роки тому

      @@Jamesthebikeguy 10K miles is a year of riding. All my carbon bikes have cracked at or around the 20K miles mark ( 2 years and some months ) and I take extremely care of my bikes. Then when it cracks, you have to deal with the BS you get from the warranty if they even approve the claim in warranty.
      Riding Ti now and is way better, feels better, last forever and again it feels better.

    • @Jamesthebikeguy
      @Jamesthebikeguy  2 роки тому +1

      I'm glad it works for you

  • @bighes100
    @bighes100 Рік тому

    Nice but TREK writing needs to be bigger 😜

  • @lbanezjs1000
    @lbanezjs1000 2 роки тому

    YOUR TITLE HERE

  • @slide_drexler
    @slide_drexler 2 роки тому

    Its nearly stock.😂

  • @ondrejmanych5688
    @ondrejmanych5688 2 роки тому

    it is carbon and it has a bomber fork. Why do you need to know the weight? those facts are enough for me.

  • @bretthouser5827
    @bretthouser5827 2 роки тому

    Go carbon wheels.

  • @mazditzo
    @mazditzo 2 роки тому

    what an exaggeration that’s only a year lol