Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.8 XT Gen 2

Trek’s “Supercaliber SLR 9.8 XT Gen 2” model from 2024 offers an impressive combination of high-end components and advanced technology, designed specifically for discerning mountain bikers. With a price tag of 6,499 EUR, this bike is positioned at the top end of the market.

The frame of the Supercaliber SLR 9.8 XT Gen 2 is made from SLR OCLV Mountain Carbon and features the innovative IsoStrut technology, which provides 80 mm of travel. This ensures an excellent ride and optimum control on challenging trails. The maximum rider weight is 136 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 10 kg, ensuring impressive lightness and stability.

The bike’s braking system consists of Shimano Deore XT M8100 hydraulic disc brakes at both the front and rear. The front brakes are fitted with Shimano RT86, 6-bolt disc mounts and 180 mm brake discs, whilst the rear brakes also use Shimano RT86, 6-bolt disc mounts with 160 mm brake discs.

The gear system is rounded off by the Shimano XT M8100 12-speed shift lever and the corresponding cassette (10–51 t), ensuring precise and reliable shifting performance. The FOX Performance 34 Step-Cast fork, featuring Float EVOL air spring and GRIP damping, offers 110 mm of travel and allows for optimal adaptation to different types of terrain.

The crankset consists of an e*thirteen TRS Race Carbon with an aluminium chainring (34 t) and a chainline of 55 mm. The crank arm length is 175 mm. The drivetrain is completed by a Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100 12-speed system.

The bike’s cockpit comprises Bontrager RSL handlebars with an integrated OCLV Carbon handlebar/stem unit, which has a width of 750 mm and a stem length of 80 mm. The grips are ESI Chunky, which provide additional comfort. The headset is an FSA IS-2, with a diameter of 1 1/8" at the top and 1.5" at the bottom.

The wheelset consists of Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 OCLV Mountain Carbon wheels, which are tubeless-ready and feature a Rapid Drive 108 hub. Both the front and rear wheels are fitted with Boost axles (Boost 110 at the front and Boost 148 at the rear).

The saddle is a Bontrager Aeolus Elite with austenitic struts and a width of 145 mm. The seatpost is a Bontrager Line Dropper with a 150 mm drop and internal cable routing.

The bike’s geometry offers a reach of 46 mm, a stack of 60 mm, a seat tube length of 46 mm and a top tube length of 62 mm. The head tube angle is 68 degrees, the seat tube angle is 72 degrees, the head tube length is 10 mm and the chainstay length is 44 mm. The standover height is 77 mm and the wheelbase measures 117 mm.

In summary, the Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.8 XT Gen 2 offers a first-class riding experience with high-quality components and well-thought-out geometry, ideal for ambitious mountain bikers who value performance and quality.