Trek Supercaliber 9.9 XTR Gen 1

The 2022 Trek Supercaliber 9.9 XTR Gen 1 is a state-of-the-art mountain bike that stands out for its top-class technical specifications and high-quality components. Priced at 11,099 EUR, it ranks among the very best mountain bikes and offers an impressive combination of lightness and stability.

The Supercaliber 9.9 XTR’s frame is made from OCLV Mountain Carbon, both in the main frame and the seat stays, and features the innovative IsoStrut technology, which ensures optimum suspension. The tapered head tube and Knock Block provide additional stability and control, whilst the internal Control Freak cable routing ensures a clean look and protects the cables. The frame offers 60 mm of travel and is rated for a maximum rider weight of 136 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 9 kg.

The braking system comprises Shimano XTR M9100 hydraulic disc brakes at the front and rear, with Shimano MT900 brake discs, each measuring 160 mm in diameter. Precise gear changes are ensured by the Shimano XTR M9100 shifter with a 12-speed drivetrain, supported by the Shimano Dura-Ace/XTR M9100 cassette with a 10–51-tooth range.

The fork is a FOX Factory 32 Step-Cast with Float EVOL air spring and FIT4 damping, operated via a remote control. It has 100 mm of travel and features a Kashima coating, which ensures particularly low-friction operation. The crankset is an e*thirteen XCX Race Carbon with a 34-tooth chainring configuration and a crank arm length of 175 mm.

The handlebars are an integrated Bontrager RSL unit, made from OCLV carbon, with a width of 750 mm and a stem angle of -13 degrees at a length of 80 mm. The grips are ESI Chunky, which provide a high level of comfort and good grip. The headset is an integrated Knock Block with a 62-degree radius and cartridge bearings.

The tyres are Bontrager XR1 Team Issue in size 29 x 2.20, fitted to Bontrager Kovee XXX wheelsets made from OCLV Mountain Carbon. These are tubeless-ready and feature DT Swiss hubs with 54-tooth sprockets.

The saddle is a Bontrager Verse Pro with carbon rails and a width of 145 mm, fitted to a FOX Transfer SL seatpost with 100 mm of travel and internal cable routing.

The geometry of the Supercaliber 9.9 XTR comprises a reach of 46 mm, a stack of 59 mm, a seat tube length of 47 mm, a top tube length of 62 mm, a head tube angle of 69 degrees, a seat tube angle of 71 degrees, a head tube length of 9 mm, a chainstay length of 43 mm, a standover height of 79 mm and a wheelbase of 114 mm.

In summary, the Trek Supercaliber 9.9 XTR Gen 1 offers an outstanding riding experience thanks to its advanced technology and high-quality components, making it ideal for discerning mountain bikers who refuse to compromise.