Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 XX AXS Gen 2

The "Supercaliber SLR 9.9 XX AXS Gen 2" model from the "Trek" brand, released in 2024, is a state-of-the-art mountain bike designed for discerning riders. With a price tag of EUR 11,499, it belongs to the premium class and offers a host of technical refinements and high-quality components.

The bike’s frame is made from SLR OCLV Mountain Carbon and features IsoStrut technology as well as a Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH). The frame offers 80 mm of suspension travel and contributes to the bike’s total weight of just 9 kg. The maximum load capacity is 136 kg, which is remarkable for a mountain bike in this class.

Braking performance is provided by SRAM Level Ultimate hydraulic 4-piston disc brakes at the front and rear, combined with SRAM CenterLine X brake discs, which feature a Centre Lock mount and rounded edges. The brake discs each have a diameter of 160 mm.

The gear system is controlled by the SRAM AXS POD Ultimate shifter, whilst the fork is a RockShox SID SL Ultimate. This fork features a DebonAir spring, Charger Race Day damping, Dual Remote Lockout and offers 110 mm of travel. It has a tapered steerer tube, a 44 mm offset and a Boost110 axle with a 15 mm Maxle Stealth axle.

The crankset consists of a SRAM XX SL Eagle with T-Type and DUB technology, featuring 34 teeth and a chainline of 55 mm. The crank arm length is 175 mm. The bottom bracket is a SRAM DUB with a width of 92 mm in a PressFit design. The cassette is a SRAM Eagle XS-1299 with T-Type and a range of 10–52 teeth across 12 speeds.

The handlebars are an integrated Bontrager RSL handlebar/stem unit made from OCLV Carbon, with a width of 750 mm and a stem length of 90 mm with a -13-degree rise. 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, tubeless-ready and featuring Centre Lock disc mounts. The front axle is a Boost110 with a 15 mm thru-axle, whilst the rear is a Boost148 with a 12 mm thru-axle.

The saddle is an Aeolus RSL with carbon rails and a width of 145 mm. The seatpost is a FOX Transfer SL with 150 mm of travel and internal cable routing, with a diameter of 31.6 mm.

The bike has the following geometry specifications: 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.

The packaging dimensions are 23 mm wide, 119 mm high and 201 mm long.

The “Supercaliber SLR 9.9 XX AXS Gen 2” is therefore a high-performance, lightweight and highly technical mountain bike, ideal for ambitious riders who do not wish to compromise on quality and performance.