Supercaliber 9.8 is a cross-country racing bike developed for podium-topping World Cup speed. Its category-defining setup 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 Shimano XT drivetrain with carbon cranks, wider Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 carbon wheels and a Bontrager carbon seatpost and handlebar.
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
| Specification | |
| Features | |
| 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 | |
| Frameset | |
| Frame | 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 |
| Rear suspension | Trek IsoStrut, Fox Performance shock, air spring, DPS 2-position remote damper, 235x32.5 mm |
| Wheels | |
| Wheels | Bontrager Kovee Elite 30 carbon, Tubeless Ready, 54T Rapid Drive 6-bolt, Boost110 front, Boost148 rear |
| Tires | Bontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.20" |
| Drivetrain | |
| Shifters | Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage, 51T max cog |
| Crank | Shimano XT M8100, 32 T alloy ring, Boost |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT500, 92 mm, PressFit |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed |
| Components | |
| Saddle | Bontrager Montrose Elite, titanium rails, 138 mm width |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Pro, OCLV Carbon, 31.6 mm, 0 mm offset |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Kovee Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35mm, 5mm rise |
| Stem | Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr-compatible, 0-degree |
| Grips | ESI Chunky |
| Headset | Knock Block Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom |
| Brakeset | Shimano Deore XT M8100 hydraulic disc |