Trek Supercaliber 9.9 XTR

The 2021 Trek Supercaliber 9.9 XTR is a state-of-the-art mountain bike designed for demanding riders. The price for this model is 9,999 EUR. The frame is made from OCLV Mountain Carbon and features IsoStrut suspension, a tapered head tube, Knock Block, internal Control Freak cable routing and the Boost148 standard. The main frame and seat stays offer 60 mm of travel.

The bike’s maximum load capacity is 136 kg, whilst it weighs just 9 kg. The Shimano XTR M9100 hydraulic disc brakes, fitted with Shimano MT900 brake discs (160 mm), ensure reliable braking performance at both the front and rear. Gear changes are controlled via the Shimano XTR M9100 shift levers with a 12-speed drivetrain.

The RockShox SID SL Ultimate fork, featuring DebonAir suspension and Charger Race Day damping, offers 100 mm of travel and a 44 mm offset. The crankset consists of a Shimano XTR M9120 with an aluminium chainring (34 teeth) and a chainline of 52 mm; the crank arm length is 175 mm. The cassette is a Shimano XTR M9100 with a 10–51-tooth range.

The handlebars are Bontrager Kovee XXX made from OCLV carbon, with a width of 720 mm and a diameter of 35 mm. The grips are ESI Chunky, whilst the stem is a Bontrager Kovee Pro with Knock Block and Blendr compatibility, measuring 80 mm in length and featuring a 13-degree angle. The integrated headset features Knock Block and cartridge bearings.

The tyres are Bontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, with Inner Strength sidewall protection and an aramid bead core, in size 29 x 2.20. The wheelset consists of Bontrager Kovee XXX OCLV Mountain Carbon rims, which are also Tubeless Ready and use DT Swiss hubs with 54-tooth sprockets.

The saddle is a Bontrager Montrose Pro with carbon rails (7 x 10 mm) and a width of 138 mm. The seatpost is a Bontrager XXX made from OCLV Carbon, with a diameter of 31.6 mm and a length of 400 mm.

The Supercaliber 9.9 XTR has a reach of 48 mm, a stack of 61 mm, a seat tube length of 51 mm and a top tube length of 66 mm. The head tube angle is 69 degrees, the seat tube angle 71 degrees. The head tube length is 10 mm, the chainstay length 43 mm, the standover height 79 mm and the wheelbase 117 mm.

In summary, the Trek Supercaliber 9.9 XTR offers top-class components and state-of-the-art technology for ambitious mountain bikers looking for a lightweight, high-performance and reliable bike.