Trek Supercaliber Review

Written by:

Liam E.

Last updated:

Jan 15, 22

The Supercaliber is a World Cup ready bike. It is sturdy, fast, and comes with cutting edge suspension that gives you a smooth ride. It is precisely what you need to win XC races.

IsoStrut suspension. This new frame-integrated shock by Trek adapts to different terrain quickly, ensuring you don't lose speed and comfort as you cycle on various surfaces.

The bike's frame has space for two water bottles. That makes it easier for you to stay hydrated on long rides.

Lightweight. The bike weighs less than 11kgs, making it incredibly fast.

The Trek Supercaliber is not cheap. You'll have to spend several thousand dollars to enjoy riding this bike.

The bike is available in limited colors.

Overview

The Supercaliber is a World Cup ready bike. It is sturdy, fast, and comes with cutting edge suspension that gives you a smooth ride. It is precisely what you need to win XC races.

Who is this bike perfect for?

  • If you’re into cross country cycling, then getting the Trek Supercaliber would be a good idea. This bike is fast and was built to win XC races.
  • If you have deep pockets or have saved up money to buy a high-performance cross country mountain bike, the Supercaliber would also be an excellent choice for you.

Performance

The Trek Supercaliber bikes come race-ready. This is made possible by some of the following bike features:

  • The travel on the Supercaliber is 100m in the front and 60mm in the rear. This travel allows you to race through rough trails without having to worry about losing speed or traction.
  • The IsoStrut shock makes the bike able to go uphill faster and outsprint a full suspension bike. The new suspension also gives you more control than you would get on a hardtail.
  • The SRAM Level Ultimate hydraulic disc brakes give you fast and smooth stopping. 
  • The wireless electronic shifting offers a crisp and reliable change of gears.
  • The bike comes with an excellent set of carbon wheels. These trail-tough and lightweight wheels give you superb handling on various surfaces. We love the fact that the wheels come with a Bontrager’s Carbon Care Wheel Loyalty Program warranty. If you damage the carbon wheels within the first two years of buying the bike, you can get a new set or have them repaired.
  • During a long ride or while racing, you’re bound to get thirst. The fact that this bike comes with space for two water bottles is a big deal. 
  • The bike’s internal cabling gives it better aesthetics, keeps the cables out of the way and safe from damage.

Before it was put on the market, the Trek Supercaliber was used by Trek pro riders throughout the 2019 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup. This is proof that the bike offers outstanding performance.

Conclusion

The Trek Supercaliber has set a new stand when it comes to cross country mountain bikes. Its cutting-edge suspension technology, high-quality bike components, lightweight, and speed makes it a top choice for XC racing enthusiasts.

Specifications

Frame:

OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, IsoStrut, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Boost148, 60mm travel

Suspension:

IsoStrut Suspension

Shock / Rear Shock:

Trek IsoStrut, Fox Performance shock, air spring, DPS 2-position damper, 235x32.5mm

Fork:

RockShox Reba RL, Solo Air spring, Motion Control damper, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 100mm travel

Rear Travel:

60mm

Front Travel:

100mm

Crankset:

SRAM NX Eagle, DUB, 32T alloy ring, Boost (52mm chainline), 175mm length

Bottom Bracket:

SRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFit

Shifters:

SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed

Rear Derailleur:

SRAM NX Eagle

Cassette / Cogset:

SRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed

Brakes / Brakeset:

Shimano hydraulic disc, MT501 lever, MT500 caliper

Wheels / Rims / Wheelset:

Bontrager Kovee Elite 23 carbon, Tubeless Ready

Tires:

Bontrager XR2 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29x2.20''

Handlebar:

Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width

Stem:

Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 70mm length

Seat Post:

Bontrager Comp, 6061 alloy, 31.6mm, 8mm offset, 400mm length

Seat / Saddle:

Bontrager Montrose Comp, steel rails, 138mm width

Headset:

Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

Chain:

SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed

The Supercaliber is a World Cup ready bike. It is sturdy, fast, and comes with cutting edge suspension that gives you a smooth ride. It is precisely what you need to win XC races.