MTB Trek Supercaliber SL 9.6 Gen 2 2025

It's right for you if...
You're looking for a cross-country race bike and want a little suspension to sweeten the ride. You want the benefits of a carbon frame and IsoStrut, and want workhorse components you can count on and upgrade over time.

The tech you get
An SL OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with modern XC geometry. 110 mm of front suspension from a RockShox Recon Gold RL fork with DebonAir spring and Motion Control damper and 80 mm of IsoStrut rear suspension from a RockShox SIDLuxe shock. A Shimano drivetrain with a blend of Deore and SLX components, OCLV Carbon handlebars and a dropper post. Plus, the reliable stopping power of Shimano hydraulic disc brakes.

The final word
If you're at home between the tape and want an XC steed that can keep up, the Supercaliber SL 9.6 is for you. It's bred for cross-country, with modern race geometry and just enough supple suspension to smooth out the rough stuff and keep you hammering until you cross the line.

• Why you'll love it
  
  You get a 110 mm fork and 80 mm of IsoStrut rear suspension that partners with slacker, capable geometry for handling the roots and rocks of modern XC courses
• IsoStrut gives you tunable, damped suspension without missing out on efficiency for hammering up climbs at top speed
• The frame's SL OCLV Mountain Carbon gives you the vibration damping and stiff responsiveness of carbon with a smaller price tag
• Pivotless seat stays save on weight and actively bend to help soak up trail chatter
• The 12-speed Shimano drivetrain gives you a huge range of gears, so you can ease the ups in the big ring or stomp to the front in the flats

SPECS

FRAMESET

Frame: SL OCLV Mountain Carbon, IsoStrut, UDH, 80 mm travel

Frame: SL OCLV Mountain Carbon, IsoStrut, UDH, 80 mm travel

Fork: RockShox Recon Gold RL, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 110 mm travel

Shock: Trek IsoStrut, RockShox SIDLuxe, 2-position remote damper

Max compatible fork travel: 120 mm (533 mm axle-to-crown)

WHEELS

Hub front

Size: S, M, ML, L, XL: Shimano MT400, CenterLock, Boost110, 15 mm thru-axle

Size: S, M, ML, L, XL: Shimano TC500 alloy, CentreLock, 110x15 mm thru axle

Hub rear

Size: S, M, ML, L, XL: Shimano MT410B, CenterLock, Boost148, 12 mm thru-axle

Size: S, M, ML, L, XL: Shimano TC500 alloy, CentreLock, 148x12 mm thru axle

Skewer rear: Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever

Rim: Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless-Ready, 28-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve

Tyre

Size: S, M, ML, L, XL: Bontrager Sainte-Anne Pro XR, Tubeless Ready, dual compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.20"

Size: S, M, ML, L, XL: Bontrager Sainte-Anne RSL XR, Tubeless Ready, dual compound, aramid bead, 220 tpi, 29x2.40"

Tyre part: Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz

Max tyre size: Frame: 29x2.40", Fork: See manufacturer

DRIVETRAIN

Shifter: Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed

Rear derailleur: Shimano SLX M7100, long cage

Crank

Size: S, M: Shimano MT512, 32T, 55 mm chain line, 170 mm

Size: ML, L, XL: Shimano MT512, 32T, 55 mm chain line, 175 mm

Bottom bracket: Shimano MT500, 92 mm, PressFit

Cassette: Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12-speed

Chain: Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed

Max. chainring size: 1x: 38T, min 30T

COMPONENTS

Saddle

Size: S, M, ML, L, XL: Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width

Size: S, M, ML, L, XL: Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width

Seatpost

Size: S:Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 310 mm length

Size: S: TranzX JD-YSP18, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 361 mm length

Size: M, ML, L: Bontrager Line Dropper, 150mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 410 mm length

Size: M, ML: TranzX JD-YSP18, 120 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 403 mm length

Size: L, XL:L TranzX JD-YSP18, 150 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 470 mm length

Size: XL: Bontrager Line Dropper, 170 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 450 mm length

Handlebar

Size: S: Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width

Size: M, ML, L, XL: Bontrager Rhythm Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 15 mm rise, 750mm width

Grips: Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on

Stem

Size: S: Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 50 mm length

Size: M, ML: Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length

Size: L: Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length

Size: XL: Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length

Head set: FSA IS-2, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom

Brake: Shimano hydraulic disc, MT501 lever, MT500 caliper

Rotor size: Max brake rotor sizes – Frame: 160 mm, Fork: see fork manufacturer

ACCESSORIES

Tool: Bontrager Switch Lever, w/tool

WEIGHT

Weight: M - 13.28 kg/29.28 lb (with TLR sealant, no tubes)

Weight limit: This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb).

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