Trek Supercaliber 9.8 GX

The 2021 "Supercaliber 9.8 GX" model from Trek is a high-performance mountain bike designed for demanding riders. Priced at 6,099 EUR, this bike offers an impressive combination of high-quality materials and advanced technology.

The frame of the Supercaliber 9.8 GX is constructed from OCLV Mountain Carbon for the main frame and seat stays. It is fitted with the innovative IsoStrut system, which provides 60 mm of suspension travel, ensuring optimum suspension performance. The tapered head tube and Knock Block enhance stability and steering precision, whilst the internal Control Freak cable routing ensures a clean look and protects the cables. The frame is designed for Boost148, which improves stiffness and control.

With a maximum rider weight of 136 kg and a kerb weight of just 10 kg, the Supercaliber 9.8 GX is lightweight yet robust enough for demanding trails. The Shimano Deore XT M8100 hydraulic disc brakes provide reliable stopping power at both the front and rear. The brake discs measure 160 mm and 180 mm respectively and are fitted with a 6-hole mounting.

The bike’s gear system is provided by the SRAM GX Eagle, a 12-speed drivetrain that enables precise and fast gear changes. The FOX Performance 32 Step-Cast fork with Float EVOL air spring offers 100 mm of travel and is fitted with GRIP damping and a remote lockout, ensuring customisable suspension tuning.

The Supercaliber 9.8 GX’s crankset consists of SRAM GX Eagle Carbon with an aluminium chainring (32 t) and a 52 mm chainline. The cassette is an SRAM Eagle XG-1275 with a 10–52-tooth range, offering a wide range of gears.

Other features include the Bontrager Kovee Pro handlebars made from OCLV Carbon with a width of 720 mm, ESI Chunky grips, a Bontrager Kovee Pro stem and an integrated headset with Knock Block. The tyres are Bontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, and measure 29 x 2.20.

The wheelset consists of Bontrager Kovee Pro 30 carbon rims, which are also tubeless-ready. The saddle is a Bontrager Montrose Elite with titanium rails, whilst the seatpost is a Bontrager Pro made from OCLV carbon.

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 40 mm, a stack of 59 mm, a seat tube length of 39 mm and a top tube length of 56 mm. The head tube angle is 69 degrees and the seat tube angle is 70 degrees. The head tube length is 9 mm, the chainstay length is 43 mm, the standover height is 75 mm and the wheelbase is 108 mm.

In summary, the Trek Supercaliber 9.8 GX is a technically advanced mountain bike that impresses with its lightness, stability and high-quality components, making it ideal for ambitious riders.