Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 XTR Gen 2

The "Supercaliber SLR 9.9 XTR Gen 2" model from Trek, released in 2024, is a state-of-the-art mountain bike designed for the discerning rider. Priced at €10,999, this bike offers an impressive combination of advanced technology and top-of-the-range features.

The frame of the Supercaliber SLR 9.9 XTR Gen 2 is made from SLR OCLV Mountain Carbon and is fitted with the IsoStrut suspension system, which provides 80 mm of travel. This design ensures a low overall weight of just 9 kg and delivers high riding stability and efficiency. The maximum load capacity is 136 kg, ensuring robust and reliable performance.

The braking system consists of Shimano XTR M9100 hydraulic disc brakes with Shimano MT900 Centre Lock brake discs, each with a diameter of 160 mm. These brakes offer excellent braking power and control in all riding conditions.

A Shimano XTR M9100 shifter is used for gear changes, enabling precise 12-speed shifting. The fork is a FOX Factory 34 Step-Cast with Float EVOL air spring and FIT4 damping, featuring dual remote lockout. It has 110 mm of travel and a Kashima coating, which ensures particularly smooth operation.

The crankset consists of an e*thirteen TRS Race Carbon with an aluminium chainring (34 teeth) and a crank arm length of 175 mm. The cassette is a Shimano XTR M9101 with a range of 10–51 teeth, also in a 12-speed configuration.

The bike’s cockpit is characterised by the Bontrager RSL handlebars, which form an integrated handlebar/stem unit made from OCLV Carbon. The handlebars are 750 mm wide and the stem has a -13-degree rise and a length of 90 mm. The headset is an FSA IS-2, with dimensions of 1 1/8" at the top and 1.5" at the bottom.

The wheels are Bontrager Kovee RSL, made from OCLV Mountain Carbon and are tubeless-ready. They feature Centre Lock disc mounts and Boost110 and Boost148 axle standards respectively. The saddle is an Aeolus RSL with carbon rails and a width of 145 mm, whilst the seatpost is a FOX Transfer SL with a 150 mm travel.

The bike’s packaging dimensions are 23 mm in width, 119 mm in height and 201 mm in length. Further geometric data include a reach of 50 mm, a stack of 62 mm, a seat tube length of 52 mm and a top tube length of 66 mm. The head tube angle is 68 degrees, the seat tube angle 72 degrees, the head tube length 12 mm, the chainstay length 44 mm, the standover height 77 mm and the wheelbase measures 122 mm in total.

In summary, the Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 XTR Gen 2 is a high-performance mountain bike that impresses with its high-quality components and innovative technology, making it ideal for ambitious riders looking for a top-class bike.