{"id":54077,"date":"2023-09-13T13:00:32","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T11:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=746039"},"modified":"2023-09-13T13:35:40","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T11:35:40","slug":"calibre-releases-new-line-hardtail-with-aggressive-angles-and-140mm-of-travel","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/calibre-releases-new-line-hardtail-with-aggressive-angles-and-140mm-of-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Calibre releases new Line hardtail with aggressive angles and 140mm of travel"},"content":{"rendered":"

Updated Line gets more suspension and upgradeable frame hardware <\/p>

By Nick Clark\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 13 September 2023 at 11:00 AM<\/p>

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Calibre has announced the release of its updated Line hardtail, now featuring a 140mm fork, boost thru-axles and a choice of 27.5in or 29in wheels.<\/p>\n

This is the second bike release from Calibre since the brand emerged from pandemic hibernation and sits above the Rake 29<\/a> in its line-up.<\/p>\n

The bike is available in two spec tiers, with the entry-level Line T2 27.5 priced at \u00a3800 (with a GO Outdoors membership card), featuring a 10-speed Shimano Deore drivetrain.<\/p>\n

The higher-level Line T3 27.5 uses an 11-speed SRAM NX drivetrain and is priced at \u00a3999 (again with a GO Outdoors membership card).<\/p>\n

A 29er<\/a> version of the Line T3 is also available, priced at \u00a31,100, and features SRAM\u2019s NX groupset and Guide T<\/a> brakes.<\/p>\n

Both higher-end Line T3 models also feature a KS Rage-i dropper post.<\/p>\n

Upgradeable frame<\/h2>\n
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The Calibre Line is the brand\u2019s aggressive hardtail.<\/span><\/figcaption> Calibre<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The new Calibre Line models are built around a 6061 aluminium frame with full-length external cable routing for the brakes and gears.<\/p>\n

Calibre says it decided on full-length cables to reduce maintenance time and to keep the gears shifting well in wet, gritty conditions.<\/p>\n

The fame also features internal cable routing in the seat tube for the KS Rage-i dropper post<\/a> on the Line T3, which will allow Line T2 owners to upgrade in the future.<\/p>\n

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The lower-spec Line T2 27 has a quick-release seat clamp, so you can still drop it at the start of the trail.<\/span><\/figcaption> Calibre<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Line features two cage mounts, with one on the down tube and the other on the underside of the crossbar towards the rear of the bike.<\/p>\n

Unlike some other bikes in its price range, such as the Trek Marlin 8<\/a>, the Calibre Line features thru-axles.<\/p>\n

Calibre says it decided to design the Line around boost thru-axles to the front and rear of the bike to add rigidity and allow for future upgrades with\u00a0the vast majority of the best mountain bike wheels<\/a> on the market using thru-axles.<\/p>\n

Both models are specced with RockShox\u2019s FS-Recon Silver RL fork, with the Line T3 models featuring 140mm of suspension travel<\/a> and the Line T2 using a 120mm variant.<\/p>\n

All models also run on tubeless-ready wheels. These are fitted with 2.6in (2.4in on the Line T2) wide Maxxis Rekon tyres. That\u2019s notably wide for an entry-level hardtail mountain bike<\/a> and should make for a comfortable ride if you set them up tubeless<\/a>.<\/p>\n

All-round geometry<\/h2>\n
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Calibre says the Line should be capable on 99 per cent of UK trails.<\/span><\/figcaption> Calibre<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Calibre says it has designed the frame around modern mountain bike trends<\/a>, and has aimed to make the bike suitable for 99 per cent of UK trails.<\/p>\n

The geometry for the Line is different depending on the spec level and wheel size. The slackest is the Line T3 27.5 with a head angle of 65 degrees, then the Line T3 29 at 65.5 degrees and the base Line T2 27.5 at 66 degrees due to its shorter travel.<\/p>\n

Effective seat tube angles remain the same through all the models at 75 degrees, which Calibre says gives the bike comfortable and composed climbing.<\/p>\n

The Line is more aggressive than the Rake 29, which features a head angle of 66 degrees and a seat tube angle of 74.5 degrees.<\/p>\n

Calibre Line spec and price<\/h2>\n

Calibre Line T2 27<\/h3>\n
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The Line T2 has 20mm less suspension than the T3 model.<\/span><\/figcaption> Calibre<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
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  • Fork:<\/strong> RockShox FS-Recon Silver RL, 120mm<\/li>\n
  • Drivetrain:<\/strong> Shimano Deore 10-speed<\/li>\n
  • Brakes:<\/strong> Shimano MT201<\/li>\n
  • Wheels:<\/strong> Shimano HB-MT400 hub, 27.5in tubeless-ready rim<\/li>\n
  • Tyres:<\/strong> Maxxis Rekon 27.5\u00d72.4in<\/li>\n
  • Price:<\/strong> \u00a3800<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Calibre Line T3 27<\/h3>\n
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    The Line T3 27 uses SRAM\u2019s Level T brakes.<\/span><\/figcaption> Calibre<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
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    • Fork:<\/strong> RockShox FS-Recon Silver RL, 140mm<\/li>\n
    • Drivetrain:<\/strong> SRAM NX<\/li>\n
    • Brakes:<\/strong> SRAM Level T<\/li>\n
    • Wheels:<\/strong> Formula hub, 27.5in tubeless-ready rim<\/li>\n
    • Tyres:<\/strong> Maxxis Rekon 27.5\u00d72.6in<\/li>\n
    • Price:<\/strong> \u00a3999<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Calibre Line T3 29<\/h3>\n
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      The Line T3 comes with a KS Rage-i 125mm dropper post.<\/span><\/figcaption> Calibre<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
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      • Fork:<\/strong> RockShox FS-Recon Silver RL, 140mm<\/li>\n
      • Drivetrain:<\/strong> SRAM NX<\/li>\n
      • Brakes:<\/strong> SRAM Guide T<\/li>\n
      • Wheels:<\/strong> Formula hub, 29in tubeless-ready rim<\/li>\n
      • Tyres:<\/strong> Maxxis Rekon 29\u00d72.6in<\/li>\n
      • Price:<\/strong> \u00a31,100<\/li>\n<\/ul> <\/body><\/html>\n
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