Best Affordable XC Mountain Bike? The Trek X-Caliber 8 Aluminum Hardtail with XT

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Specs from Trek:
X-Caliber 8 is a cross country mountain bike made for fast laps and long days on the trail. It's built with special attention to value and the parts that make the biggest difference in performance. A Shimano drivetrain, RockShox fork, and hydraulic disc brakes make it a great choice for new mountain bikers and XC racers searching for fast, fun, singletrack adventure.

Specifications
Frameset
Frame
Alpha Gold Aluminum, tapered head tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack & kickstand mount, Boost141, G2 Geometry
Front suspension
RockShox 30 Silver, Solo Air, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, 100mm travel (13.5: 80mm travel)
Wheels
Front hub
Formula DC20 LW alloy
Rear hub
Formula DC2241, Boost141
Rims
Bontrager Kovee 28-hole Tubeless Ready, tubeless rim strips and valves sold separately
Tires
Bontrager XR2, 29x2.20˝ (13.5 & 15.5: 27.5x2.20˝)
Drivetrain
Shifters
Shimano Deore M6000, 10 speed
Front derailleur
Shimano Deore M617
Rear derailleur
Shimano Deore XT M781, Shadow
Crank
Race Face Ride, 36/22
Bottom bracket
Shimano BB52, 73mm
Cassette
Shimano HG50, 11-36, 10 speed
Chain
KMC X10
Pedals
VP-536 nylon platform
Components
Saddle
Bontrager Arvada
Seatpost
Bontrager alloy, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, 12mm offset
Handlebar
Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width (13.5: 690mm width)
Grips
Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
Stem
Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, 7 degree, Blendr compatible
Headset
Semi-integrated, cartridge, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom
Brakeset
Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc
Weight
Weight
M - 13.43 kg / 29.6 lbs (with tubes)
Weight limit
This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 300 pounds (136 kg).