Trek Supercaliber 9.6 Gen 1

The "Supercaliber 9.6 Gen 1" model from Trek, released in 2022, is a high-quality mountain bike designed for discerning riders. It is available at a price of €4,099 and offers a wide range of technical features and specifications that make it a first-class choice for off-road adventures.

The Supercaliber 9.6’s frame is constructed from OCLV Mountain Carbon for the main frame and seat stays. It features IsoStrut technology, a tapered head tube, Knock Block and internal Control Freak cable routing. The frame is designed for Boost 148 and offers 60 mm of suspension travel. The maximum permissible weight is 136 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 12 kg.

For the brakes, Trek has opted for Shimano hydraulic disc brakes. MT4100 brake levers and MT410 brake calipers are fitted at the front and rear, combined with Shimano RT56 discs with a 6-hole mounting, available in 180 mm and 160 mm diameters. These brakes offer reliable and powerful braking performance in a variety of conditions.

The gear system consists of a Shimano Deore M6100 shifter with 12 speeds. The fork is a RockShox Recon Gold RL with DebonAir spring, Motion Control damping and remote lockout. It features a tapered steerer tube, a 42 mm offset, Boost110 and a 15 mm Maxle Stealth axle with 100 mm of travel.

The crankset is a Shimano MT511 with a steel chainring (32 teeth) and a chainline of 52 mm. The crank arm length is 175 mm. The cassette is also a Shimano Deore M6100 with a 10–51-tooth range and 12 speeds.

Comfort and control are provided by the Bontrager Comp aluminium handlebars, with a diameter of 31.8 mm, a rise of 5 mm and a width of 720 mm, as well as the Bontrager XR Trail Comp grips with nylon clamps. The stem is a Bontrager Rhythm Comp with Knock Block, a 0-degree angle and a length of 70 mm.

The tyres are Bontrager XR2 Team Issue in size 29 x 2.20, fitted to Bontrager Kovee Comp 23 rims with Rapid Drive 108 hubs. The saddle is a Bontrager Arvada with steel rails and a width of 138 mm, whilst the seatpost is made from Bontrager Comp 6061 aluminium, with a diameter of 31.6 mm, an offset of 8 mm and a length of 400 mm. The saddle clamp is a bolt-on type with a diameter of 36.4 mm.

The frame geometry comprises a reach of 44 mm, a stack of 59 mm, a seat tube length of 44 mm, a top tube length of 61 mm, a head tube angle of 69 degrees, a seat tube angle of 70 degrees, a head tube length of 9 mm, a chainstay length of 43 mm, a standover height of 76 mm and a wheelbase of 112 mm.

In summary, the Trek Supercaliber 9.6 Gen 1 offers an impressive combination of a lightweight carbon frame, advanced suspension technology and high-quality components. It is ideal for riders looking for a high-performance and reliable mountain bike.