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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 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 Shimano XT 1x12 drive train and Bontrager Kovee Pro 30 carbon wheels with 108-tooth Rapid Drive rear hub for fast engagement.
The final word
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.
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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
- Shimano XT delivers smooth, precise shifting with just a light touch of the lever
- Wider Kovee Pro 30 wheels provide better tyre support so you can run lower pressure and get more traction
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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'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.
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"Fastest World Cup XC bike of 2021"
"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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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.
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.
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.
Straight Shot downtube
Straight Shot downtube gives you an extra-stiff frame without adding any weight, so you can stick your line through the rough stuff and still fly up the next climb.
Knock Block has your frame's back when things go wrong. It prevents your handlebars from spinning all the way around in a crash, so your hoses won't get yanked and your controls won't hit the top tube.
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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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.
Water bottle capacity
Space for two water bottles makes it easier to stay hydrated on long days.
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.
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, 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 |
| 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 |
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| Wheel rear | Bontrager Kovee Pro 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, Shimano MicoSpline, 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, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle |
| 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 | Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed |
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| Rear derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage |
| *Crank |
Size:
S Shimano XT M8100, 32T alloy ring, Boost, 170 mm length |
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Size:
M, M/L, L, XL Shimano XT M8100, 32T alloy ring, Boost, 175 mm length |
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| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT500, 92 mm, PressFit |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12-speed |
| Max. chainring size | 36T |
| Saddle | Bontrager Montrose Elite, titanium rails, 138 mm width |
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| *Seatpost |
Size:
S Bontrager Pro, OCLV Carbon, 31.6 mm, 0 mm offset, 330 mm length |
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Size:
M, M/L, L, XL Bontrager Pro, OCLV Carbon, 31.6 mm, 0 mm offset, 400 mm length |
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| Handlebar | Bontrager Kovee Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width |
| Grips | ESI Chunky |
| *Stem |
Size:
S Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr-compatible, 13-degree, 60 mm length |
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Size:
M, M/L Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr-compatible, 13-degree, 70 mm length |
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Size:
L, XL Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr-compatible, 13-degree, 80 mm length |
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| Head set | Knock Block Integrated, 62-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom |
| Brake | Shimano Deore XT M8100 hydraulic disc |
| *Brake rotor |
Size:
S, M, M/L, L, XL Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 160 mm |
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Size:
S, M, M/L, L, XL Shimano RT76, 6-bolt, 180 mm |
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| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes: 180mm front, 160mm rear |
| Weight | M - 10.41 kg / 22.95 lbs (with 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.
All measurements provided in cm unless otherwise stated.
| Frame size number | Frame size letter | Wheel size | 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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| 15.5 | S | 29" | 39.4 | 70.0° | 74.0° | 9.0 | 69.0° | 56.5 | 32.0 | 5.3 | 43.0 | 4.4 | 9.6 | 107.9 | 75.0 | 39.5 | 59.4 |
| 17.5 | M | 29" | 41.9 | 70.5° | 74.0° | 9.0 | 69.0° | 59.5 | 32.0 | 5.3 | 43.0 | 4.4 | 9.6 | 110.6 | 76.0 | 42.5 | 59.4 |
| 18.5 | ML | 29" | 44.5 | 70.5° | 74.0° | 9.0 | 69.0° | 61.0 | 32.0 | 5.3 | 43.0 | 4.4 | 9.6 | 112.1 | 76.0 | 44.0 | 59.4 |
| 19.5 | L | 29" | 47.0 | 71.0° | 74.0° | 9.0 | 69.0° | 62.5 | 32.0 | 5.3 | 43.0 | 4.4 | 9.6 | 113.6 | 78.7 | 45.5 | 59.4 |
| 21.5 | XL | 29" | 50.8 | 71.0° | 74.0° | 10.5 | 69.0° | 65.9 | 32.0 | 5.3 | 43.0 | 4.4 | 9.6 | 117.2 | 78.7 | 48.5 | 60.8 |