@@tilesandbricks7539 Yes no problems, the components on this rig are top notch best value for your money, I upgraded to the Xcal 9 from a Marlin, the difference between the two is way more than I expected, you won't be disappointed!
After getting a slight bend in the rear triangle on my Marlin 8 and bending the axles at least three different times over the past two years, I decided it was time to upgrade to a beefier bike. I went with the Roscoe 9 mostly because of the through axle hubs on front and rear. My local trails are pretty chunky with lots of rocks, roots, and washboards, and I just didn't want to mess around with quick release hubs any more, so the X-Caliber wasn't even an option. The Roscoe 9 is a beast. It feels like a two-wheeled monster truck!
Hello, it is clear that the geometry is not the same, due to the different forks and rims of both models, but my question is, do the Roscoe and the XCaliber share the same frame? In theory I could convert an XCaliber into a Roscoe configuration, changing the fork ?=, thanks
I’ve just bought my Roscoe 9 Olive/Sand 🫒 in size Large. Will a 34T crank increase its speed on the flat? I bought it for exercising on and riding in comfort as I’m 280lbs. I wanted a hard tail that was comfortable and stable but I’m not interested in flying down the side of a mountain. I know that must sound weird but I’ve ridden plus size bikes for years for the comfort and stability they bring but they’ve usually got more gears ⚙️ and can fly quickly (cheaper models) Anyway thanks 🙏
I want an exercise mountain bike type which is pretty downhill capable. Have lots of roughly maintained downhill here in southeastern Pa. But I’m not a young buck wanting to launch and break my legs.
Any comments/opinion on the rear hubs. The Shimano MicroSpline freehub vs the 108T Rapid Drive on the Roscoe 8.. I'm reading alot about the creaking on the Microspline. Love to hear your opinion!
Bought the Roscoe 9 for me and the Xcaliber 8 for the missus recently, based in tbe trails I have rode so far I found the Roscoe really sluggish, as soon as you stop peddling the bike immediately loses forwaed momentum or roll and wants to stop The doris on the other hand is flying on the XC and difficult to keep up with when our together May have made a mistake on my choice I think
@@nanakveermehta7497 Good call. The stock tires on the Roscoe 9 are wide and grippy which makes them perfect for chunky tech but not so great if you're trying to maximize your speed on a relatively smooth cross country trail.
@@goodluckchrisclark hell yeah bro xcal allday...but really depends what terrain you live near...more jumps and stuff maybe roscoe......tho the xcal isnt scared of jumping😉
If it's a commuter bike, then the X-Caliber is what you want, or even a Marlin. Roscoe doesn't have holes for a rear rack or kickstand, which you will probably want if you're using your bike for errands around town.
i have a alpine blue it is beautiful and it is face ripping fast...legit crazy stuff and the xt shifts precisely even underload.......there are urban legends stating people are running xt's for upward of 10,000 kms no problem.....you know shimano you know quality the things made in japan....like a samurai sword😉
@@tilesandbricks7539 it wasn't ready for test, but tomorrow it is. My only concern is that it has qr at rear. What's your opinion about that? I'm not going to use it hard trails. Main use will be gravel and maybe easy trails I have been using my current cyclo cross bike. Second concern is, is it too aggressive for the beginner? I don't own any MTBs, just capable cx. I just want a capable all-arounder with decent specs.
I’m more of a speed runner on the bike, I’ll get the x-caliber. I just got the Marlin 7. It’s pretty good. All of these trek bikes can tackle hills. X-caliber will ride faster when I put in a ton of power output on the bike. Never will I use a road bike in Hawaii. Too many potholes and rough roads to ride that, those trek bikes can take the beating from these roads.
Do you have the R9 already? What’s it like? Ordered the R9 crimson red ETA June. I was curious about the settings of the Fox 36, Fox has a handbook but I am not completely sure which fork settings I am supposed to be looking at. Float or Rhythm.
@@mseekles1972 hey mate, haven't got it yet (order delayed until end of April now) but they come with the Rhythm 36 forks and those have the Float EVOL air spring and GRIP damper from what I'm reading in the specs :) Hope you get yours on time!
That's only $300 less than buying new, and you won't get any of the warranty benefits since the warranty is nontransferable. My recommendation is not to buy unless you can bargain the price way down.
If you're looking for a lightweight race bike the Excalibur is what you need, if you're looking for a all purpose trail bike go Roscoe. Definitely the Excalibur has been a shifting but suspension and breaking are about similar
Totally different bikes. Roscoe 8 is more comparable in specs and price. has very good components for the price 1800. Honestly, it's huge and probably overkill on most trails. For the same price and similar components, more speed and plenty of capability, x-caliber 9. Roscoe soaks up bumps more and very stable downhill also big and requires more effort. X-caliber accelerates, whips corners, climbs better, but takes a little more concentration down. Doesn't mean you can't go fast.
