Trek Supercaliber 9.7 Gen 1

The 2023 Trek Supercaliber 9.7 Gen 1 is a high-quality mountain bike designed for demanding riders. Priced at 5,199 EUR, it offers a wide range of advanced technical features and components.

The Supercaliber 9.7’s frame is constructed from OCLV Mountain Carbon, used for both the main frame and the seat stays. The bike features an IsoStrut suspension system and a tapered head tube, which provide additional stability. The Knock Block protects the frame from damage caused by over-turning the handlebars, whilst the internal Control Freak cable routing ensures a clean look and improved functionality. The frame offers 60 mm of travel and is designed for a maximum rider weight of up to 136 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 11 kg.

Braking performance is provided by Shimano hydraulic disc brakes with MT501 brake levers and MT500 brake calipers. The front brake disc measures 180 mm, whilst the rear disc measures 160 mm. Both discs use a 6-hole mounting.

The Supercaliber 9.7’s gear system consists of a Shimano SLX M7100 12-speed shifter and a matching cassette with a range of 10–51 teeth. The fork is a RockShox Reba RL with Solo Air suspension and Motion Control damping, offering a remote lockout and 100 mm of travel.

The crankset is an e*thirteen Helix with an aluminium chainring (32 teeth) and a chainline of 52 mm. The crank arm length is 175 mm, and the bottom bracket is a Shimano MT500 with a 92 mm press-fit bearing.

The handlebars are aluminium Bontrager Line with a width of 750 mm and a rise of 15 mm. The grips are ESI Chunky, which provide comfort and control. The stem is a Bontrager Elite with a length of 90 mm and a 0-degree angle.

The tyres are Bontrager XR2 Team Issue in size 29 x 2.20, fitted to Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 wheelsets made from OCLV Mountain Carbon. These wheelsets are tubeless-ready and feature a Rapid Drive 108 hub.

The saddle is a Bontrager Verse Elite with austenitic rails and a width of 145 mm, fitted to a Bontrager Comp seatpost made from 6061 aluminium with an 8 mm offset and a length of 400 mm.

Further technical specifications include a bolt-on saddle clamp (36.4 mm), as well as specific dimensions such as a reach of 50 mm, a stack of 62 mm, a seat tube length of 55 mm, a top tube length of 68 mm, a head tube angle of 69 degrees, a seat tube angle of 71 degrees, a head tube length of 12 mm, a chainstay length of 43 mm, a standover height of 79 mm and a wheelbase of 120 mm.

The Trek Supercaliber 9.7 Gen 1 is therefore a well-equipped mountain bike that impresses with its high-quality materials and well-designed components, making it ideal for ambitious riders.