Trek ignites the next level of race bikes
In 2019, Trek presented the mix between a hardtail and a fully, the Supercaliber. Back then, it had just enough travel for the bare essentials with 60 millimetres of travel. After four years, the Supercaliber has been revised. The frame is completely new to make the entire bike even more powerful. To this end, the suspension travel was increased from 60 to 80 millimetres at the rear wheel and the suspension fork was increased to 110 millimetres.
Another new feature of the suspension is the buffer. All models are equipped with the new SIDLuxe IsoStrut suspension strut from RockShox, where the IsoStrut from Fox used to be. The spring characteristics and response have also been optimized.
The geometry now has a slightly longer reach and a slacker head tube angle as well as a lower standover height.
Trek now offers two Supercaliber frames: There is a lightweight SL frame and a superlight SLR Supercaliber frame. The frames look identical, although the SLR frame has a lighter carbon layup and does not have the internal cable guides on the main frame. This makes it 200 to 250 grams lighter, which is also the difference in weight compared to the first generation Supercaliber. The lightest version is already available from 9.3 kilograms.
With the Supercaliber, Trek is targeting ambitious mountain bikers, cross-country and marathon racers. Provision has also been made for the latter, as the Supercaliber frame holds two water bottles. For races like the Cape Epic, this is almost a must.
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