Trek Supercaliber 9.6 Gen 1

The "Supercaliber 9.6 Gen 1" model from Trek, released in 2023, is a high-quality mountain bike designed for demanding riders. Priced at 2,999 EUR, this bike offers a combination of advanced technology and robust materials. The frame is made from OCLV Mountain Carbon, which is used in both the main frame and the seat stays. The integrated IsoStrut system provides 60 mm of suspension travel, ensuring the bike delivers outstanding performance even on rough terrain. The tapered head tube and Knock Block enhance stability and steering precision, whilst the internal Control Freak cable routing ensures a clean, tidy appearance. The maximum rider weight is 136 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 12 kg.

The braking system consists of Shimano hydraulic disc brakes with MT4100 brake levers and MT410 brake calipers. The front and rear brakes are fitted with Shimano RT56 discs, which feature a 6-hole mounting pattern and diameters of 180 mm and 160 mm respectively. The shifter is a Shimano Deore M6100, which enables 12-speed shifting. The RockShox Recon Gold RL fork, with its DebonAir spring and Motion Control damping, offers 100 mm of travel and features a remote lockout.

The crankset consists of a Shimano MT511 with a 32-tooth steel chainring and a chainline of 52 mm. The cassette is a Shimano Deore M6100 with a range of 10–51 teeth. The handlebars are aluminium Bontrager Comp, with a width of 720 mm and a rise of 5 mm. The grips are Bontrager XR Trail Comp with a nylon clamp. The stem is a Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 70 mm long and fitted with a Knock Block.

The tyres are Bontrager XR2 Team Issue in size 29 x 2.20, fitted to Bontrager Kovee Comp 23 rims with Rapid Drive 108 hubs. The saddle is a Bontrager Arvada with steel rails and a width of 138 mm, fitted to a Bontrager Comp seatpost made from 6061 aluminium with a diameter of 31.6 mm and a length of 400 mm.

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 44 mm, a stack of 59 mm, a seat tube length of 44 mm, a top tube length of 61 mm, a head tube angle of 69 degrees and a seat tube angle of 70 degrees. The head tube length is 9 mm, the chainstay length 43 mm and the standover height 76 mm, with a total wheelbase of 112 mm.

The packaging dimensions are 23 mm wide, 119 mm high and 201 mm long. This model is ideal for riders looking for a lightweight yet robust mountain bike that performs well on both technical trails and longer rides.