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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.
The tech you get
An ultra-lightweight, full OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with 60mm of travel, a 100mm FOX Performance 32 Step-Cast fork with GRIP damper and Trek's exclusive IsoStrut FOX Performance shock designed specifically for Supercaliber. Plus, dual remote suspension lockout, a Shimano XT 1x12 drivetrain, Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 carbon wheels with 54-tooth Rapid Drive rear hub for fast engagement, Shimano Deore XT brakes and a carbon seatpost and handlebar.
The final word
Supercaliber 9.8 is an efficient and capable cross-country racing 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.
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- 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 Elite 30 wheels provide better tyre support so you can run lower pressure and get more traction
"The new XC race benchmark"
"It's simply everything you want from an XC race bike. If someone riding a Supercaliber beats you next season, take solace in the fact that their bike is faster than yours."
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'Dutch MTB of the Year'
'A thoroughbred cross country race bike. A light hardtail with the comfort of a fully. Truly the winner of 2020.'
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'2020 Mountain Bike of the Year'
Supercaliber earned top honours from BIKE Spain, whose editors said that this innovative ride delivered 'twice the highest performance' they'd ever tested.
Winner – Mountain Bike category
'A guaranteed head turner – either as the fastest bike of the day or simply winning over hearts and minds.'
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Features
Nothing else like it
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.
OCLV Mountain Carbon
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.
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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Control Freak cable management
The lightest, quietest, most versatile cable management system allows any combination of shift, brake, lockout and dropper post lines to be routed through the frame for clean looks and the ultimate custom set-up.
Water bottle capacity
Space for two water bottles makes it easier to stay hydrated on long days.
Boost148/110
Wider dropouts (110mm front, 148mm rear) give you the stiffness of a 27.5" wheel with all the benefits of a 29" wheel, and Boost148 at the back lets you run wider tyres and a larger chain ring without affecting q-factor and pedalling efficiency.
Complete Tubeless System
Tubeless Ready rims and tyres make it easy to ditch the tubes so you get better traction, fewer flats and less weight. You're ready to roll straight out of the box with the included TLR rim strips, valves and sealant.
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Carbon Care Wheel Loyalty Programme
Every set of Bontrager carbon wheels is backed by the Carbon Care Wheel Loyalty Programme. In the unlikely event that you damage your Bontrager carbon wheels within the first two years of ownership, we’ll repair or replace them for free.
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Blendr stem
Bontrager stem technology lets you clip your gear directly to the stem for clean looks and maximum user friendliness.
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Suspension Calculator
This suspension calculator will help you optimise your suspension settings for your riding weight. Simply follow the steps to find your best set up.
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Warrantied for life
Carbon wheels can give your ride an instant upgrade in speed and handling – and when you choose Bontrager, your investment is protected. All Bontrager carbon wheels are backed by a lifetime warranty for the original owner.
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Specifications
*spec applies to all sizes unless otherwise noted
| Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays, IsoStrut, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Boost148, 60 mm travel |
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| Fork | Fox Performance 32 Step-Cast, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP 2-position damper, dual remote, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm bolt-on axle, 100mm travel |
| Shock | Trek IsoStrut, Fox Performance shock, air spring, DPS 2-position remote damper, 235x32.5 mm |
| Suspension lever | Fox 2-position |
| Max compatible fork travel | 120mm |
| Wheel front | Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle |
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| Wheel rear | Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 carbon, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle |
| Hub front | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
| Tyre | Bontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.20" |
| *Tyre part |
Size:
XXL Bontrager TLR valve, 50 mm |
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Size:
XXL Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
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| Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Max tyre size | 29x2.40" |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed |
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| Rear derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 51T max cog |
| Crank | Shimano XT M8100, 32T alloy ring, Boost, 175 mm length |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT500, 92 mm, PressFit |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed |
| Max. chainring size | 36T |
| Saddle | Bontrager Montrose Elite, titanium rails, 138 mm width |
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| Seatpost | Bontrager Pro, OCLV Carbon, 31.6 mm, 0 mm offset, 400 mm length |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Kovee Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width |
| Grips | ESI Chunky |
| Stem | Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr-compatible, 13-degree, 90 mm length |
| Head set | Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom |
| Brake | Shimano Deore XT M8100 hydraulic disc |
| *Brake rotor |
Size:
XXL Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 160 mm |
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Size:
XXL Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 180 mm |
| Weight | M - 10.62 kg / 23.41 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
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| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb). |
Sizing & Tech
The charts below show our recommended sizes based on height, but there are some other factors, like arm and leg length, that determine a great fit. That’s why you’ll see some overlap in our recommendations. Not every rider who’s 5´8˝, for example, will fit on the same size bike. The best way to find your perfect fit is to consult the experts at your local retailer.
Rider Height
Inseam
S
153.0 - 166.5 cm
5'0.2" - 5'5.6"
72.0 - 79.0 cm
28.3" - 31.1"
M
161.0 - 172.0 cm
5'3.4" - 5'7.7"
76.0 - 81.0 cm
29.9" - 31.9"
M/L
165.5 - 179.0 cm
5'5.2" - 5'10.5"
77.0 - 84.0 cm
30.3" - 33.1"
L
177.0 - 188.0 cm
5'9.7" - 6'2.0"
83.0 - 88.0 cm
32.7" - 34.6"
XL
186.0 - 196.0 cm
6'1.2" - 6'5.2"
87.0 - 92.0 cm
34.3" - 36.2"
2XL
195.0 - 203.0 cm
6'4.8" - 6'7.9"
92.0 - 95.0 cm
36.2" - 37.4"
All measurements provided in cm unless otherwise stated.
| Frame size number | Frame size letter | A — Seat tube | B — Seat tube angle | Effective seat tube angle | C — Head tube length | D — Head angle | E — Effective top tube | F — Bottom bracket height | G — Bottom bracket drop | H — Chainstay length | I — Offset | J — Trail | K — Wheelbase | L — Standover | M — Frame reach | N — Frame stack |
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| 23 | XXL | 54.6 | 71.0° | 74.0° | 12 | 69.0° | 68.3 | 32.0 | 5.3 | 43.0 | 4.4 | 9.6 | 119.7 | 78.7 | 50.5 | 62.2 |