2021 Trek Supercaliber

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From Trek: Supercaliber is a game-changing cross country mountain bike that’s fast, light, and smooth through the rough stuff. Hardtails are efficient, full suspension bikes keep you in control, but only Supercaliber pairs the best parts of both.

Red and black 2021 Trek Supercaliber 9.9 XTR cross-country bike

Key Specs

Specifications for the Trek Supercaliber that are the most important to picking a mountain bike.
Specs Supercaliber 9.7 Supercaliber 9.8 XT Supercaliber 9.8 GX Supercaliber 9.8 GX AXS Supercaliber 9.9 XTR Supercaliber 9.9 XX1 Supercaliber 9.9 XX1 AXS
Price (USD)480068006800750095001000011000
Rear Travel (mm)60606060606060
Front Travel (mm)100100100100100100100
Head Tube Angle69696969696969
Seat Tube Angle74747474747474
Wheel Size (in)-------
Max Tire Width (in)-------
Component Group-------
Frame MaterialCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
Weight (kgs)11.5110.4110.38-9.399.299.34
Components for each model of the Trek Supercaliber comes with.
ComponentSupercaliber 9.7Supercaliber 9.8 XTSupercaliber 9.8 GXSupercaliber 9.8 GX AXSSupercaliber 9.9 XTRSupercaliber 9.9 XX1Supercaliber 9.9 XX1 AXS
Rear ShockTrek IsoStrut, Fox Performance shock, air spring, DPS 2-position damper, 235x32.5mmTrek IsoStrut, Fox Performance shock, air spring, DPS 2-position remote damper, 235x32.5mmTrek IsoStrut, Fox Performance shock, air spring, DPS 2-position remote damper, 235x32.5mmTrek IsoStrut, Fox Performance shock, air spring, DPS 2-position remote damper, 235x32.5mmTrek IsoStrut, Fox Factory shock, air spring, DPS 2-position remote damper, Kashima Coat, 235x32.5mmTrek IsoStrut, Fox Factory shock, air spring, DPS 2-position remote damper, Kashima Coat, 235x32.5mmTrek IsoStrut, Fox Factory shock, air spring, DPS 2-position remote damper, Kashima Coat, 235x32.5mm
ForkRockShox Reba RL, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 100mm travelFox Performance 32 Step-Cast, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP 2-position damper, remote lockout, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 100mm travelFox Performance 32 Step-Cast, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP 2-position damper, remote lockout, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 100mm travelFox Performance 32 Step-Cast, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP 2-position damper, remote lockout, tapered steerer, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 100mm travelRockShox SID SL Ultimate, DebonAir spring, Charger Race Day, damper, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 100mm travelRockShox SID SL Ultimate, DebonAir spring, Charger Race Day, damper, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 100mm travelRockShox SID SL Ultimate, DebonAir spring, Charger Race Day, damper, 44mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 100mm travel
TiresBontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.20''Bontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.20''Bontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.20''Bontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.20''Bontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.20''Bontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.20''Bontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.20''
WheelsetF: Bontrager Kovee Elite 23 carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle R: Bontrager Kovee Elite 23 carbon, Tubeless Ready, centerlock, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axleF: Bontrager Kovee Pro 30 carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle R: Bontrager Kovee Pro carbon, Tubeless Ready, 108T Rapid Drive, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148F: Bontrager Kovee Pro 30 carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle R: Bontrager Kovee Pro 30 carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12mm thru axleF: Bontrager Kovee Pro 30 carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle R: Bontrager Kovee Pro 30 carbon, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12mm thru axleF: Bontrager Kovee XXX, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, centerlock, Boost110, 15mm thru axle R: Bontrager Kovee XXX, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, DT Swiss 54T engagement, centerlock, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12mm thru axleF: Bontrager Kovee XXX, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, centerlock, Boost110, 15mm thru axle R: Bontrager Kovee XXX, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, DT Swiss 54T engagement, centerlock, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12mm thru axleF: Bontrager Kovee XXX, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, centerlock, Boost110, 15mm thru axle R: Bontrager Kovee XXX, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, DT Swiss 54T engagement, centerlock, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
BrakesShimano hydraulic disc, MT501 lever, MT500 caliperShimano Deore XT M8100 hydraulic discShimano Deore XT M8100 hydraulic discSRAM Level TLM hydraulic discShimano XTR M9100 hydraulic discSRAM Level Ultimate 4-piston hydraulic disc, carbon leversSRAM Level Ultimate 4-piston hydraulic disc, carbon levers
RotorsShimano RT56, 6-bolt, F: 180mm R: 160mmShimano RT76, 6-bolt, F: 180mm R: 160mmShimano RT76, 6-bolt, F: 180mm R: 160mmSRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round-edge, F: 180mm R: 160mmShimano MT900, 160mm, centerlockF: - R: -F: - R: -
StemBontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, Knock Block, 0 degreeBontrager Kovee Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 13 degreeBontrager Kovee Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 13 degreeIntegrated handlebar/stemBontrager Kovee Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 13 degreeBontrager Kovee Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 13 degreeBontrager Kovee Pro, 35mm, Knock Block, Blendr compatible, 13 degree
HeadsetKnock Block Integrated, 62-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottomKnock Block Integrated, 62-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottomKnock Block Integrated, 62-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottomKnock Block Integrated, 62-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottomKnock Block Integrated, 62-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottomKnock Block Integrated, 62-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottomKnock Block Integrated, 62-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom
HandlebarsBontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm widthBontrager Kovee Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 5mm rise, 720mm widthBontrager Kovee Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 5mm rise, 720mm widthBontrager RSL Integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, 0mm handlebar rise, 750mm width, -13 degree stem riseBontrager Kovee XXX, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 0mm rise, 720mm widthBontrager Kovee XXX, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 0mm rise, 720mm widthBontrager Kovee XXX, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 0mm rise, 720mm width
Shift LeversSRAM NX Eagle, 12 speedShimano XT M8100, 12 speedSRAM GX Eagle, 12 speedSRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12 speedShimano XTR M9100, 12 speedSRAM XX1 Eagle, 12 speedSRAM Eagle AXS, wireless, 12-speed
GripsESI ChunkyESI ChunkyESI ChunkyESI ChunkyESI ChunkyESI Chunky-
SaddleBontrager Montrose Comp, steel rails, 138mm widthBontrager Montrose Elite, titanium rails, 138mm widthBontrager Montrose Elite, titanium rails, 138mm widthBontrager P3 Verse Elite, stainless steel rails, 145mm widthBontrager Montrose Pro, 7x10mm carbon rails, 138mm widthBontrager Montrose Pro, 7x10mm carbon rails, 138mm widthBontrager Montrose Pro, 7x10mm carbon rails, 138mm width
SeatpostBontrager Comp, 6061 alloy, 31.6mm, 8mm offsetBontrager Pro, OCLV Carbon, 31.6mm, 0mm offsetBontrager Pro, OCLV Carbon, 31.6mm, 0mm offsetBontrager Pro, OCLV Carbon, 31.6mm, 0mm offsetBontrager XXX, OCLV Carbon, 31.6mm, 0mm offsetBontrager XXX, OCLV Carbon, 31.6mm, 0mm offsetBontrager XXX, OCLV Carbon, 31.6mm, 0mm offset
Bottom BracketSRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFitShimano MT500, 92mm, PressFitSRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFitSRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFitShimano MT500, 92mm, PressFit--
CassetteSRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speedShimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12 speedSRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12 speedSRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12 speedShimano XTR M9100, 10-51, 12 speedSRAM Eagle XG-1299, 11-52, 12 speedSRAM Eagle XG-1299, 11-52, 12 speed
ChainSRAM NX Eagle, 12 speedShimano XT M8100, 12 speedSRAM GX Eagle, 12 speedSRAM GX Eagle, 12 speedShimano XTR M9100, 12 speed--
CranksetSRAM NX Eagle Carbon, DUB, 32T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline)Shimano XT M8100, 32T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline)SRAM GX Eagle Carbon, DUB, 32T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline)SRAM GX Eagle Carbon, DUB, 32T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline)Shimano XTR M9120, 34T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline)SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS Carbon, DUB, 34T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline)SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS Carbon, DUB, 34T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline)
Rear DerailleurSRAM NX EagleShimano XT M8100, long cage, 51T max cogSRAM GX EagleSRAM GX Eagle AXSShimano XTR M9100, Shadow Plus, long cage, 51T max cogSRAM XX1 EagleSRAM XX1 Eagle AXS
Geometry numbers for each Trek Supercaliber, the fit, feel, & handling.
Geometry Supercaliber 9.7 Supercaliber 9.8 XT Supercaliber 9.8 GX Supercaliber 9.8 GX AXS Supercaliber 9.9 XTR Supercaliber 9.9 XX1 Supercaliber 9.9 XX1 AXS
SizeMDMDMDMDMDMDMD
Crank Length (mm)175175175175175175175
Stem Length (mm)70707070707070
Seatpost Length (mm)400400400400400400400
Saddle Width (mm)138138138145138138138
Handlebar Width (mm)720720720750720720720
Reach (mm)425425425425425425425
Top Tube Length (mm)595595595595595595595
Stack (mm)594594594594594594594
Wheelbase (mm)1106110611061106110611061106
Chainstay Length (mm)430430430430430430430
BB Drop (mm)53535353535353
BB Height (mm)320320320320320320320
Head Tube Angle (degrees)69696969696969
Seat Tube Angle (degrees)74747474747474
Head Tube Length (mm)90909090909090
Bike Standover Height (mm)760760760760760760760
Fork Rake Offset (mm)44444444444444