Originally Posted by
Polaris OBark
Yeah, for a company that so vigorously defends its intellectual property, like "Roubaix," it is quite remarkable.
Meanwhile, I noticed that I could now purchase the Trek e-caliber for only $50 more than the discounted price of the supercaliber. Apart from the wheels, it appears to have better components (eg XT quad piston brakes, fork). You can take the motor and battery out and you have a conventionally-powered bike with only a 5 lb weight penalty (presumably beefier frame). I am going to take a look at that.
I test-rode the (conventional) SuperCaliber, and I was really pleased with the fit.
The Supercaliber is on my short list of dream bikes, but was out of my financial reach when I was in the market for a MTB. I bought a used Procaliber 9.9SL (hardtail), built with top-end lightweight parts, and I'm very happy with it. For me, a 5lb weight penalty would be intolerable. However, I fully recognize that I have unreasonable weight-weenie tendencies, and am fully aware that I'm carrying far too many extra lbs on my ass.
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RIP 01/08/25...2022 Trek Supercaliber, 2018 Storck Fascenario.3 Platinum, 2018 Trek Procaliber SL Singlespeed, 2017 Bear BR1, 2003 Time VX Special Pro, 2001 Colnago VIP, 1999 Trek 9900 singlespeed, 1977 Nishiki ONP