Trek Supercaliber 9.8 XT Gen 1 2021
2021 Mountain
Estimate price |
6,995$
Weight | 10.41 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Travel Rear 60mm -
Fork Fox Performance Float 32
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Groupset XT -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and stays, IsoStrut, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Boost148, 60 mm travel
Suspension Fork
Fox Performance 32 Step-Cast, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP 2-position damper, remote lockout, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 100 mm travel
Rear Shock
Trek IsoStrut, Fox Performance shock, air spring, DPS 2-position remote damper, 235 mm x 32.5 mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT M8100, long cage
Shift Levers
Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed
Cassette
Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12-speed
Crank
Size: S, Shimano XT M8100, 32T alloy ring, Boost, 52 mm chain line, 170 mm length; Size: M, M/L, L, XL, Shimano XT M8100, 32T alloy ring, Boost, 52 mm chain line, 175 mm length
Bottom Bracket
Shimano MT500, 92 mm, PressFit
Chain
Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12-speed
Wheels
Rims
Bontrager Kovee Pro 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless-Ready
Tires
Bontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless-Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29 x 2.20"
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore XT M8100 hydraulic disc
Cockpit
Stem
Size: S, Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr-compatible, 13-degree, 60 mm length; Size: M, M/L, Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr-compatible, 13-degree, 70 mm length; Size: L, XL, Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr-compatible, 13-degree, 80 mm length
Handlebar
Bontrager Kovee Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width
Grips
ESI Chunky
Seat
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, Bontrager Pro, OCLV Carbon, 31.6 mm, 0 mm offset, 400 mm length
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 17.5" | 18.5" | 19.5" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.4 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.3 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 320 mm | 320 mm | 320 mm |
| Front Center | 681 mm | 696 mm | 711 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 96 mm | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Stack | 596 mm | 596 mm | 596 mm |
| Reach | 427 mm | 442 mm | 457 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 597 mm | 612 mm | 627 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 419 mm | 445 mm | 470 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 432 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1108 mm | 1123 mm | 1138 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 53 mm | 53 mm | 53 mm |
| Standover Height | 762 mm | 762 mm | 789 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" |
Model Overview
Supercaliber 9.8 XT Gen 1 is part of the Trek Supercaliber model. There are 68 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2021 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Trek Supercaliber 9.7 2021 is the cheapest bike model and costs 4799$. Trek Supercaliber 9.9 XX1 AXS 2021 is the most expensive one and costs 10999$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 6476$. In conclusion, this bike price is 239.95% more expensive than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Crosscountry bikes average weight
Crosscountry bikes have an average weight of 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
Supercaliber 9.8 XT Gen 1 weighs 10.41 kg (22.95 lbs) and is much lighter than the average. To sum up, it’s 19.12% lighter than the average weight of Crosscountry bikes.
Internal Cable Routing
Another thing to mention, is the internal cable routing of this bike. In conclusion, this helps you too, keep the bike cables in mint condition, and also it looks better. No more cables, surrounding the bike.
Overview of components
Fork
Trek Supercaliber 9.8 XT Gen 1 2021 bike is equipped with the Fox Performance Float 32 fork, and has 100mm travel. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Rear Shock
Trek Supercaliber 9.8 XT Gen 1 bike has the Trek IsoStrut model installed, and has a travel of 60mm. Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. To sum up, get a full-suspension bike if you want the smoothest rides.
Wheels
The wheels on Supercaliber 9.8 XT Gen 1 are the 29″ carbon type. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Supercaliber 9.8 XT Gen 1 comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.