The Superfly 100 looks slim and fast from the starting block. The same attributes should also apply to the rider, because the Trek wants to race, not travel. The very light suspension impresses with its optimised shock tuning. The FOX CTD system really does what you would expect of it: three positions, three different effects. While Shimano's XT groupset does justice to the range of use, the narrow tyres require an adapted riding style. Be careful where you put the front wheel, ride around rock gardens, take it easy on edges. On the other hand, the bike rolls like the devil, climbs excellently (hardly causing any back pain), accelerates swiftly, turns corners quickly even in the hairpin bends of the Bachler trail and feels stable even in the fall line from the Resterhöhe. Anyone looking for the (sold-out) bike now will find a 2014 model.
ConclusionA potent racing machine that only expands its range of use with fatter tyres. The suspension is almost perfect, the only thing missing for racing is a control on the handlebars.
PLUS Very light chassis, top seating position, manoeuvrable handling
MINUS Tight gearing, narrow tyres with moderate traction, hard grips, small brake discs
The alternative: Good taste is expensive: You can either go for the top model SF 100 Pro SL (7999 euros) or the SF 100 SL for 3799 euros (photo). This only has a SRAM X7/X9 groupset.
