Supercaliber 9.8 is a cross-country racing bike developed for podium-topping World Cup speed. Its category-defining set-up features our exclusive IsoStrut integrated shock and a lightweight Fox Performance 32 Step-Cast fork for a capable ride that's flat-out fast and soaks up technical terrain. And it's trimmed with some of the best mountain bike components you can get, including a SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain with carbon cranks, wider Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 carbon wheels and a Bontrager carbon seat post and handlebar.
It's right for you if...
You want to ride what the pros ride and you want to win. You’re looking for a bike that's built for shocking speed and capability on even the hardest cross country courses, and comes decked out with light, fast upgrades on everything from the fork to the drivetrain.
The tech you get
An ultra-lightweight, full OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with 60 mm of travel, a 100 mm Fox Performance 32 Step-Cast fork with GRIP damper and Trek's exclusive IsoStrut Fox Performance shock designed specifically for Supercaliber. Plus, dual remote suspension lockout, a SRAM GX Eagle 1x12 drivetrain with Truvativ Stylo carbon cranks, Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 carbon wheels with 54-tooth Rapid Drive rear hub for fast engagement, Shimano Deore hydraulic disc brakes and a carbon seat post and handlebar.
The final word
Supercaliber 9.8 is an efficient and capable cross-country racing bike trimmed with an upgraded, high-performance parts spec. It's everything you love about a hardtail plus the added capability of IsoStrut – our exclusive integrated shock.
Why you'll love it
Supercaliber is a World Cup-worthy bike that’s quick, capable of soaring through techy terrain and nearly as light as a hardtail
Our exclusive IsoStrut shock provides tunable, damped suspension for a smooth and efficient ride
Pivotless seat stays save on weight and actively bend to help soak up trail chatter
Wider Kovee Elite 30 wheels provide better tyre support so you can run lower pressure and get more traction
Features
Nothing else like it
Supercaliber’s unique frame design ditches traditional suspension hardware so there’s less weight, less maintenance and less lateral flex. IsoStrut connects the mainframe to the pivot-less seat stays to offer about 60 mm of rear wheel travel. This design offers a unique blend of efficiency, traction and fatigue-fighting compliance that keeps racers fresh and in control.
IsoStrut
IsoStrut integrated suspension gives you just enough travel to stay in control. It's fully tunable like a standard rear shock, but without the weight penalty of a full suspension bike.
OCLV Mountain Carbon
Trek's mountain-specific carbon is engineered to withstand the extreme demands of off-road racing. Advanced analysis allows our designers to create a frame with the best blend of light weight, responsiveness and just enough compliance in the seat stays to eliminate the need for a heavy rear pivot system.
Straight Shot w/Knock Block
Trek's Straight Shot frame design optimises the stiffness-to-weight ratio for a more responsive ride. You'll be able to push harder and stay more planted on your line when the going gets rough.
Specifications
*spec applies to all sizes unless otherwise noted
Frameset
Mainframe: OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays, IsoStrut, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Boost148, 60 mm travel
Fork: Fox Performance 32 Step-Cast, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP 2-position damper, dual remote, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 100 mm travel
Shock: Trek IsoStrut, Fox Performance shock, air spring, DPS 2-position remote damper, 235x32.5 mm
Wheels
Front Wheel: Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
Rear Wheel: Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 carbon, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
Tire: Bontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.20"
Drivetrain
Shifter: SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle
*Crank: Size: S
SRAM NX Eagle, DUB, 32T alloy ring, Boost, 170mm length
Size: M, M/L, L, XL, XXL
SRAM NX Eagle, DUB, 32T alloy ring, Boost, 175 mm length
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB, 92 mm, PressFit
Cassette: SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50, 12-speed
Chain: SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Components
Saddle: Bontrager Montrose Elite, titanium rails, 138 mm width
*Seatpost: Size: S
Bontrager Pro, OCLV Carbon, 31.6 mm, 0 mm offset, 330 mm length
Size: M, M/L, L, XL, XXL
Bontrager Pro, OCLV Carbon, 31.6 mm, 0 mm offset, 400 mm length
Handlebar: Bontrager Kovee Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width
Grips: ESI Chunky
*Stem: Size: S
Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr-compatible, 0-degree, 60 mm length
Size: M, M/L
Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr-compatible, 0-degree, 70 mm length
Size: L, XL
Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr-compatible, 0-degree, 80 mm length
Size: XXL
Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr-compatible, 0-degree, 90 mm length
Brake: Shimano Deore XT M8100 hydraulic disc
Weight
Weight
M - 10.54 kg / 23.24 lbs
Weight limit
This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb).
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Bike and frame weights are based on Trek pre-production painted frames at the time of publication. Weights may vary in final production
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