Trek Supercaliber 9.7
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The 2023 Trek Supercaliber 9.7 is a high-quality mountain bike which, at a price of 5,199 EUR, is positioned in the premium segment. The frame is constructed from OCLV Mountain Carbon for the main frame and seat stays, ensuring an optimal combination of lightness and stability. The bike features innovative IsoStrut technology, a tapered head tube, the Knock Block and internal Control Freak cable routing. With 60 mm of travel and a Boost 148 axle width, it delivers outstanding performance on challenging trails.
The maximum rider weight is 136 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 11 kg, making it one of the lighter models in its class. The Shimano hydraulic disc brakes (MT501 brake levers and MT500 brake calipers) ensure reliable braking performance at both the front and rear. The brake discs have a 6-hole mounting and are available in 180 mm and 160 mm sizes.
The Supercaliber 9.7 is fitted with the Shimano SLX M7100, a 12-speed shifter. The RockShox Reba RL fork, featuring Solo Air suspension, Motion Control damping and remote lockout, offers 100 mm of travel and contributes to excellent suspension performance. The crankset consists of an e*thirteen Helix with an aluminium chainring (32 t) and a chainline of 52 mm, whilst the press-fit bottom bracket is a Shimano MT500.
The cassette is a Shimano SLX M7100 with a range of 10 to 51 teeth, compatible with the 12-speed drivetrain. The handlebars are aluminium Bontrager Kovee Elite, 720 mm wide with a 5 mm rise. The grips are ESI Chunky, which provide extra comfort. The stem is also a Bontrager Elite, measuring 60 mm in length and with a 13-degree angle.
The Supercaliber 9.7 is fitted with Bontrager XR2 Team Issue tyres in size 29 x 2.20, which provide excellent grip and stability. The wheelset consists of Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 wheels, made from OCLV Mountain Carbon and fitted with Rapid Drive 108 hubs.
The saddle is a Bontrager Verse Elite with austenitic struts and a width of 145 mm, mounted on a Bontrager Comp seatpost made from 6061 aluminium with an 8 mm offset and a length of 330 mm. The saddle clamp is a bolt-on type with a diameter of 36.4 mm.
In summary, the 2023 Trek Supercaliber 9.7 offers an impressive combination of advanced technology, high-quality build and thoughtful design, making it a first-class choice for ambitious mountain bikers.
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Equipment
| Rear brakes | Shimano hydraulic disc brake, MT501 brake lever, MT500 brake caliper Shimano RT56, 6-hole disc mount, 180 mm // Shimano RT56, 6-hole disc mount, 160 mm Max. brake disc diameter |
| Front brakes | Shimano hydraulic disc brake, MT501 brake lever, MT500 brake caliper Shimano RT56, 6-hole disc mount, 180 mm // Shimano RT56, 6-hole disc mount, 160 mm Max. brake disc diameter |
| Frame | Frame and stays made from OCLV Mountain Carbon, IsoStrut, tapered head tube, Knock Block, internal Control Freak cable routing, Boost148, 60 mm travel |
| Shift levers | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damping, remote lockout, tapered steerer tube, 42 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth axle, 100 mm travel |
| Crankset | e*thirteen Helix, aluminium chainring (32 t.), 52 mm chainline, 170 mm crank arm length Shimano MT500, 92 mm, PressFit bearing |
| Sprocket | Shimano SLX M7100, 10 - 51 t., 12-speed |
| Drive | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Kovee Elite, aluminium, 35 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width |
| Grips | ESI Chunky |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 35 mm, 13 degrees, 60 mm length |
| Saddle | Bontrager Verse Elite, austenitic stays, 145 mm width |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Comp, 6061 aluminium, 31.6 mm, 8 mm offset, 330 mm length |
| Seat clamp | Bolt-on, 36.4 mm |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Kovee Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Rapid Drive 108 Bontrager Kovee Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-hole disc mount, Boost110, 15 mm thru-axle Bontrager Kovee Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Dri |
| Tires | Bontrager XR2 Team Issue, 29 x 2.20 |