Trek Supercaliber SL 9.7 AXS Gen 2

The 2024 "Supercaliber SL 9.7 AXS Gen 2" model from Trek is a state-of-the-art mountain bike designed for demanding riders. Priced at EUR 5,499, it offers a wide range of technical features and high-quality components that ensure both performance and reliability.

The bike’s frame is made from SL OCLV Mountain Carbon and features the innovative IsoStrut suspension system as well as 80 mm of travel. The frame is also fitted with a Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH). The bike’s maximum load capacity is 136 kg, whilst it weighs 11 kg.

Braking performance is provided by SRAM Level Bronze hydraulic 2-piston disc brakes at both the front and rear. The brake discs are SRAM Centerline with a 6-hole mounting pattern and rounded edges; with a diameter of 160 mm at the front and 160 mm at the rear.

The gear system is controlled by the SRAM Eagle AXS POD shifter, which enables precise and reliable gear selection. The fork is a RockShox Reba RL with Solo Air suspension and a Motion Control damper, featuring a remote lockout and offering 110 mm of travel.

The crankset is a SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, T-Type, with a chainline of 55 mm and a crank arm length of 175 mm. The cassette is an SRAM Eagle XS-1275, T-Type, with a range of 10–52 teeth and 12 speeds. The entire drivetrain is also SRAM GX Eagle, T-Type, 12-speed.

The handlebars are Bontrager Line Pro made from OCLV carbon, with a diameter of 35 mm and a width of 750 mm. The stem is a Bontrager Elite, 90 mm long with a 13-degree angle. The headset is an FSA IS-2, 1 1/8" at the top and 1.5" at the bottom.

The wheels are Bontrager Kovee Comp 25, tubeless-ready, with a 6-hole disc mount. At the front, the bike has a Boost110 hub with a 15 mm thru-axle; at the rear, a Boost148 hub with a 12 mm thru-axle and Rapid Drive 108.

The seatpost is a Bontrager Line Dropper with a 150 mm travel and internal cable routing. It has a diameter of 31.6 mm and a length of 440 mm. The saddle clamp is a bolt-on clamp with a diameter of 36.4 mm.

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 50 mm, a stack of 62 mm, a seat tube length of 52 mm, a top tube length of 66 mm, a head tube angle of 68 degrees, a seat tube angle of 72 degrees, a head tube length of 12 mm, a chainstay length of 44 mm, a standover height of 77 mm and a wheelbase of 122 mm.

In summary, the Trek Supercaliber SL 9.7 AXS Gen 2 offers an impressive combination of advanced technology and top-class components, making it an excellent choice for mountain bike enthusiasts.