Trek Supercaliber 9.8 GX AXS Gen 1

The "Supercaliber 9.8 GX AXS Gen 1" model from Trek, released in 2021, is a state-of-the-art mountain bike designed for discerning riders. Priced at €6,799, it offers a wide range of advanced technical features and high-quality components.

The frame of the Supercaliber 9.8 GX AXS Gen 1 is made from OCLV Mountain Carbon for both the main frame and the seat stays. It features the innovative IsoStrut system, a tapered head tube and Knock Block technology. The internal Control Freak cable routing ensures a clean look and protects the cables. The frame offers 60 mm of travel and supports the Boost148 standard for increased stability. The maximum rider weight is 136 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 10 kg.

For the brakes, Trek has opted for SRAM Level TLM hydraulic disc brakes, both front and rear. The front brake discs are SRAM Centerline with a 6-hole mounting pattern and rounded edges, available in either 160 mm or 180 mm. The rear brake discs are also SRAM Centerline with similar specifications.

The rear derailleur and shifter are from the SRAM GX Eagle AXS series and offer a 12-speed drivetrain that operates precisely and reliably. The fork is a FOX Performance 32 Step-Cast with Float EVOL air spring and GRIP damping, featuring a remote lockout. It offers 100 mm of travel and is Boost110-compatible with a 15 mm Kabolt axle.

The crankset is the SRAM GX Eagle Carbon with an aluminium chainring (32 teeth) and a 52 mm chainline. The cassette is a SRAM Eagle XG-1275 with a 10–52 tooth range, also offering 12 speeds.

Steering is provided by a Bontrager Kovee Pro handlebar made from OCLV carbon, with a width of 720 mm and a rise of 5 mm. The grips are ESI Chunky, which provide extra comfort. The stem is also a Bontrager Kovee Pro, compatible with Knock Block and Blendr, with a length of 80 mm and an angle of 13 degrees.

The wheelset consists of Bontrager Kovee Pro 30 carbon rims, which are tubeless-ready and feature a 6-hole disc mount. The hubs are Boost110 at the front and Boost148 at the rear, both with thru-axles. The saddle is a Bontrager Verse Elite with austenitic struts and a width of 145 mm, whilst the seatpost is a Bontrager Pro made from OCLV carbon, with a diameter of 31.6 mm and a length of 400 mm.

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 46 mm, a stack of 59 mm, a seat tube length of 47 mm and a top tube length of 62 mm. The head tube angle is 69 degrees and the seat tube angle is 71 degrees. The head tube length is 9 mm, the chainstay length is 43 mm and the standover height is 79 mm. The wheelbase measures 114 mm in total.

In summary, the Trek Supercaliber 9.8 GX AXS Gen 1 is a high-performance mountain bike that impresses with its high-quality components and innovative technologies. It is aimed at ambitious riders who value quality and performance.