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Bombtrack Cale Al SX Eagle vs Bombtrack Cale GX Eagle

Bombtrack Cale Al SX Eagle, side view

Bombtrack

Cale Al SX Eagle

Bombtrack Cale GX Eagle, photo

Bombtrack

Cale GX Eagle

Entry levelTrailHardtailAluminium2026
Mid-rangeTrailHardtailSteel2024

Two builds of the Bombtrack Cale line: 15 differences, mostly in the components.

Bombtrack Cale Al SX Eagle, side viewBombtrackBombtrack Cale Al SX Eagle
Bombtrack Cale GX Eagle, photoBombtrackBombtrack Cale GX Eagle

At a glance

  • Bombtrack Cale GX Eagle has the higher-range groupset: SRAM GX Eagle, against SRAM SX Eagle.
  • Bombtrack Cale Al SX Eagle is the newer model (2026).
Key specs6 differences
Model year 2026 2024
WeightSame for all 13.8 kg 13.8 kg
Frame Aluminium
As printed

Frame: 6061-T6 hydroformed aluminium, triple-butted

 Steel
As printed

Frame: Double-butted 4130 chromoly steel

SuspensionSame for all Hardtail, 130 mm °Value not published by the brand Hardtail, 130 mm °Value not published by the brand
Fork model RockShox 35 Gold RL
As printed

Fork: RockShox 35 Gold RL, air-sprung, 130 mm travel

 RockShox Revelation RC
As printed

Fork: RockShox Revelation RC, 130 mm travel

WheelsetSame for all 29" · WTB ST i29 double wall °Value not published by the brand 29" · WTB ST i29 double wall °Value not published by the brand
DrivetrainSame for all 1×12 1×12
Groupset SRAM SX Eagle
As printed

Rear derailleur: SRAM SX Eagle, clutch, long cage

 SRAM GX Eagle Higher range
As printed

Rear derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle, clutch, long cage

Brake model SRAM Level hydraulic
As printed

Brakes: SRAM Level hydraulic levers and calipers

 SRAM Guide RE four-piston hydraulic disc
As printed

Brakes: SRAM Guide RE four-piston hydraulic disc

Seatpost Dropper · KS E20i dropper seatpost, 31.6 mm, 150 mm travel, 474 mm length
As printed

Seatpost: KS E20i dropper, 150 mm travel

 Dropper · KS E20i dropper seatpost, 30.9 mm, 150 mm travel, 474 mm length
As printed

Dropper seatpost: KS E20i, 150 mm travel

Prices

Each model's retailers, delivered to your country, and their prices over time.

Bombtrack Cale Al SX Eagle

Bombtrack Cale Al SX Eagle

Bombtrack Cale GX Eagle

Bombtrack Cale GX Eagle

Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

  • Cale Al SX Eagle · Mountain bike all-round, entry-level equipment.
  • Cale GX Eagle · Mountain bike all-round, neutral handling, average equipment.
Terrain
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Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type
DisciplineSame for all Trail °Value not published by the brand Trail °Value not published by the brand
Frame and fork2 differences
Frame weight 2,100 g Best of the comparison 2,910 g +810 g
Max tyre clearance–Not given 71 mm °Value not published by the brand
AxlesSame for all Thru-axles
As printed

Frame: Thru-axle, Boost spacing; Front 15 x 110 mm, rear 12 x 148 mm

 Thru-axles
As printed

Front axle 15 x 110 mm, rear axle 12 x 148 mm

Bottom bracketSame for all SRAM DUB BSA, 73 mm
As printed

Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB BSA, 73 mm

 SRAM DUB BSA, 73 mm
As printed

Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB BSA, 73 mm

Seatpost diameter 31.6 mm 30.9 mm −1 mm
Suspension
Fork travelSame for all 130 mm 130 mm
Drivetrain3 differences
Groupset brandSame for all SRAM
As printed

SRAM SX Eagle

 SRAM
As printed

SRAM GX Eagle

ShiftingSame for all Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

SRAM SX Eagle, clutch, long cage

 Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

SRAM GX Eagle, clutch, long cage SRAM GX-Eagle 12-speed shifter

ChainringsSame for all 1 °Value not published by the brand 1 °Value not published by the brand
Gears at the backSame for all 12 12
Chainring teeth Truvativ Stylo 6K aluminium, Boost DUB
As printed

Crankset: Truvativ Stylo 6K aluminium, Boost DUB

 SRAM Descendant aluminium, Boost DUB
As printed

Crankset: SRAM Descendant aluminium, Boost DUB

Cassette SRAM PG-1210 11-50T
As printed

Cassette: SRAM PG-1210, 12-speed, 11-50T

 SRAM XG-1275 10-52T
As printed

Cassette: SRAM XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52T

Rear derailleur SRAM SX Eagle, clutch, long cage °Value not published by the brand SRAM GX Eagle, clutch, long cage °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Shifters–Not given SRAM GX-Eagle 12-speed shifter °Value not published by the brand
Brakes2 differences
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc
As printed

SRAM Level hydraulic levers and calipers

 Hydraulic disc
As printed

Brakes: SRAM Guide RE four-piston hydraulic disc

Front rotor 180 mm 200 mm Best of the comparison+20 mm
Rear rotor 160 mm 180 mm Best of the comparison+20 mm
Wheels and tyres1 difference
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

Wheel size: 29"

 700c / 29"
As printed

Wheel size: 29"

RimsSame for all Aluminium °Value not published by the brand Aluminium °Value not published by the brand
Tubeless readySame for all yes yes
Tyres Kenda Hellcat Pro AEC 29" x 2.4"
As printed

Tyres: Kenda Hellcat Pro AEC 29" x 2.4", tubeless ready

 Maxxis Ardent 29" x 2.4"
As printed

Tyres: Maxxis Ardent 29" x 2.4", tubeless ready (tan wall)

Cockpit and seatpost1 difference
Dropper travelSame for all 150 mm 150 mm
Handlebar width 800 mm –Not given
HandlebarSame for all Bombtrack Illusion flat bar, aluminium, 35 mm clamping diameter °Value not published by the brand Bombtrack Illusion flat bar, aluminium, 35 mm clamping diameter °Value not published by the brand
StemSame for all Seido Drift aluminium stem, 35 mm clamping diameter °Value not published by the brand Seido Drift aluminium stem, 35 mm clamping diameter °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model KS E20i dropper seatpost, 31.6 mm, 150 mm travel, 474 mm length °Value not published by the brand KS E20i dropper seatpost, 30.9 mm, 150 mm travel, 474 mm length °Value not published by the brand
Weight
Weighed in sizeSame for all M
As printed

Complete bike: 13.8 kg (size M)

 M
As printed

About 13.8 kg complete (size M)

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Cale GX Eagle · L
  • Cale GX Eagle · L

Stack and reach

580590600610620630640650420430440450460470480↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Cale GX Eagle · L — Reach (mm) 450 · Stack (mm) 619
  • Cale GX Eagle · L Cale GX Eagle · L — Reach (mm) 450 · Stack (mm) 619
Geometry
Size–Not given L
Reach–Not given 450 mm
Stack–Not given 619 mm
Top tube (effective)–Not given 633 mm
Seat tube–Not given 460 mm
Head tube–Not given 120 mm
Head angle–Not given 67°
Seat angle–Not given 73.5°
Chainstays–Not given 440 mm
Wheelbase–Not given 1,170 mm
Front centre–Not given 741 mm
Standover–Not given 802 mm
BB drop–Not given 55 mm
BB height–Not given 319 mm
Fork offset–Not given 42 mm
Trail–Not given 114 mm

Where to buy them

Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Bombtrack Cale Al SX Eagle and Bombtrack Cale GX Eagle come with?

Bombtrack Cale Al SX Eagle: SRAM SX Eagle. Bombtrack Cale GX Eagle: SRAM GX Eagle.