Supercaliber 9.8 GX AXS - Trek Bikes (CA)

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 SRAM AXS drivetrain.

An ultra-lightweight, full OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with 60mm of travel, a 100mm 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 AXS wireless electronic 1x12 drivetrain with carbon cranks and a 10-52 cassette, and Bontrager Kovee Pro 30 carbon wheels with 108-tooth Rapid Drive rear hub for instant engagement.

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

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
The SRAM GX Eagle AXS drivetrain is smart, smooth, and completely wireless
Wider Kovee Pro 30 wheels provide better tire support so you can run lower pressure and get more traction
The OCLV Carbon RSL integrated bar/stem is ultralight, 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 honors from BIKE Spain, whose editors said this innovative ride delivered "twice the highest performance" they'd ever tested.

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

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 60mm 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 tuneable 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 optimizes 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 optimize your suspension settings for your riding weight. Simply follow the steps to find your best set up.

Specs

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

Wheel front	Bontrager Kovee Pro 30 carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
Wheel rear	Bontrager Kovee Pro 30 carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
Skewer rear	Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever
Tire	Bontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.20"
Tire part	Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz
Rim strip	Bontrager TLR
Max tire size	Frame: 29x2.20", Fork: See manufacturer

Shifter	SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12 speed
Rear derailleur	SRAM GX Eagle AXS
*Crank	Size: S SRAM GX Eagle Carbon, DUB, 32T alloy ring, Boost, 170mm length
Size: M, M/L, L, XL, XXL SRAM GX Eagle Carbon, DUB, 32T alloy ring, Boost (52 mm chain line), 175mm length
Bottom bracket	SRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFit
Cassette	SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12 speed
Chain	SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
Max chainring size	1x: 36T

Saddle	Bontrager Verse Elite, austenite rails, 145mm width
*Seatpost	Size: S Bontrager Pro, OCLV Carbon, 31.6mm, 0mm offset, 330mm length
Size: M, M/L, L, XL, XXL Bontrager Pro, OCLV Carbon, 31.6mm, 0mm offset, 400mm length
Handlebar	Bontrager Kovee Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width
Grips	ESI Chunky
*Stem	Size: S Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 13 degree, 60mm length
Size: M, M/L Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 13 degree, 70mm length
Size: L, XL Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 13 degree, 80mm length
Size: XXL Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 13 degree, 90mm length
Headset	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, 160mm
Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180mm
Rotor size	Max brake rotor sizes: 180mm front, 160mm rear

Weight	M - 23.15 lbs / 10.5 kg (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
Weight limit	This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 300 pounds (136 kg).

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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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