Supercaliber 9.8 GX | Trek Bikes (AU)

Overview

You want to ride what the pros ride and you want to win. You’re looking for a bike that's built for shocking speed and capability on even the hardest cross country courses, and comes decked out with light, fast upgrades on everything from the fork to the drivetrain.

An ultra-lightweight, full OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with 60 mm of travel, a 100 mm FOX Performance 32 Step-Cast fork and Trek's exclusive IsoStrut FOX Performance shock designed specifically for Supercaliber. Plus, dual remote suspension lockout, a SRAM GX Eagle 1x12 drivetrain with carbon cranks and Bontrager Kovee Pro 30 carbon wheels with a 108-tooth Rapid Drive rear hub for instant engagement.

The Supercaliber 9.8 is an efficient and capable cross-country race bike trimmed with an upgraded, high-performance parts spec. It's everything you love about a hardtail plus the added capability of IsoStrut – our exclusive integrated shock.

The Supercaliber is a World Cup-worthy bike that’s quick, capable of soaring through techy terrain, and nearly as light as a hardtail
Our exclusive IsoStrut shock provides tunable, damped suspension for a smooth and efficient ride
Pivotless seat stays save on weight and actively bend to help soak up trail chatter
Wider Kovee Pro 30 wheels provide better tyre support so you can run lower pressure and get more traction
The OCLV Carbon RSL integrated bar/stem is ultra-light and ultra-comfortable, and it looks awesome

'A guaranteed head turner – either as the fastest bike of the day or simply winning over hearts and minds.'

'A thoroughbred cross country race bike. A light hardtail with the comfort of a fully. Truly the winner of 2020.'

Supercaliber earned top honours from BIKE Spain, whose editors said that this innovative ride delivered 'twice the highest performance' they'd ever tested.

"With 9 wins, some gold medals and rainbow stripes, the Supercaliber tops the list of most successful World Cup XC rigs."

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Supercaliber 9.9 XX1 AXS

$16,799.99

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Supercaliber 9.9 XTR

$14,999.99

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Supercaliber 9.8 XT

$11,299.99

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2023

Supercaliber 9.8

$10,999.99 - $12,599.99

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Bontrager TLR Tyre Sealant

$10.19 - $50.99 | $11.99 - $59.99

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Bontrager Enduro Front Mudguard

$12.74 | $14.99

Features

Supercaliber’s unique frame design ditches traditional suspension hardware so there’s less weight, less maintenance and less lateral flex. IsoStrut connects the mainframe to the pivot-less seat stays to offer about 60 mm of rear wheel travel. This design offers a unique blend of efficiency, traction and fatigue-fighting compliance that keeps racers fresh and in control.

IsoStrut integrated suspension gives you just enough travel to stay in control. It's fully tunable like a standard rear shock, but without the weight penalty of a full suspension bike.

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Trek's mountain-specific carbon is engineered to withstand the extreme demands of off-road racing. Advanced analysis allows our designers to create a frame with the best blend of light weight, responsiveness and just enough compliance in the seat stays to eliminate the need for a heavy rear pivot system.

Trek's Straight Shot frame design optimises the stiffness-to-weight ratio for a more responsive ride. You'll be able to push harder and stay more planted on your line when the going gets rough.

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This suspension calculator will help you optimise your suspension settings for your riding weight. Simply follow the steps to find your best set up.

Frame	OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays, IsoStrut, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Boost148, 60 mm travel
Fork	Fox Performance 32 Step-Cast, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP 2-position damper, remote lockout, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 100 mm travel
Shock	Trek IsoStrut, Fox Performance shock, air spring, DPS 2-position remote damper, 235 mm x 32.5 mm
Suspension lever	Fox 2-position dual lockout lever
Max compatible fork travel	120mm (531mm axle-to-crown)

Wheel front	Bontrager Kovee Pro 30 Carbon, Tubeless-Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
Wheel rear	Bontrager Kovee Pro 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, XD Driver, 6-bolt, Boost 148, 12 mm thru axle
Skewer rear	Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever
Rim	Bontrager Kovee Pro 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless-Ready
Tyre	Bontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.20"
Tyre part	Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz
Rim strip	Bontrager TLR
Max tyre size	Frame: 29x2.20" Fork: See manufacturer

Shifter	SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Rear derailleur	SRAM GX Eagle
*Crank	Size: S SRAM GX Eagle Carbon, DUB, 32T alloy ring, 52 mm chainline, 170 mm length
Size: M, M/L, L, XL, XXL SRAM GX Eagle Carbon, DUB, 32T alloy ring, 52 mm chainline, 175 mm length
Bottom bracket	SRAM DUB, 92 mm, PressFit
Cassette	SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12-speed
Chain	SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Max. chainring size	36T

Saddle	Bontrager Verse Elite, austenite rails, 145 mm width
*Seatpost	Size: S Bontrager Pro, OCLV Carbon, 31.6 mm, 0 mm offset, 330 mm length
Size: M, M/L, L, XL, XXL Bontrager Pro, OCLV Carbon, 31.6 mm, 0 mm offset, 400 mm length
*Handlebar/stem (integrated)	Size: S, M Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 0 mm handlebar rise, 750 mm width, -13-degree stem rise, 70mm length
Size: M/L, L Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 0 mm handlebar rise, 750 mm width, -13-degree stem rise, 80mm length
Size: XL, XXL Bontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 0 mm handlebar rise, 750 mm width, -13-degree stem rise, 90 mm length
Grips	ESI Chunky
Head set	Knock Block Integrated, 62-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom
Brake	SRAM Level TLM hydraulic disc
*Brake rotor	Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, 160 mm
Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180 mm
Rotor size	Max brake rotor sizes: 180mm front, 160mm rear

Weight	M - 10.45 kg / 23.04 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
Weight limit	This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb).

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Winner – Mountain Bike category

'Dutch MTB of the Year'

'2020 Mountain Bike of the Year'

"Fastest World Cup XC bike of 2021"

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