Carbon full-suspension mountain bike Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.8 XT Di2 red: carbon wheels, 10-51, 11.58 kg in M

Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.8 XT Di2 Red Smoke: a carbon full-suspension bike for marathon events

Kovee Elite 30 carbon wheels, an E*thirteen Helix Race carbon chainset and a Shimano XT 10-51 cassette: the Gen 2 Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.8 XT Di2 is equipped to eat up the miles. Its OCLV Mountain SLR frame, 110 mm fork and 80 mm IsoStrut come in at 11.58 kg in size M. Red Smoke/Drizzle mixes an intense smoky red with light speckles reminiscent of drizzle.

Technical specifications

Who is it for?

For the rider getting into MTB marathons and the region's sporty rides, who wants a light race bike that stays comfortable over the distance. It will also suit the mountain biker who rides a lot alone and wants a trouble-free drivetrain.

The LVR workshop view

OCLV carbon, Trek's signature. Trek's carbon expertise relies on high-pressure, high-temperature compaction that rids the fibres of internal defects. The mountain bike version of this process, OCLV Mountain, is tuned to withstand the repeated impacts of the trail. The 9.8 XT Di2 uses its SLR level, the lightest Trek offers, on the same frame as the 9.9 models, with a lifetime warranty.

Put simply: the 9.8 XT Di2 offers the SLR frame and SID SL Ultimate fork of the 9.9 models with Shimano electronic shifting one notch down. It is 600 g lighter than the SL 9.7 GX AXS and 1 kg heavier than the 9.9 XTR Di2, the difference coming mainly from the wheels, chainset and post.

The Kovee Elite 30 carbon wheels are stiffer and lighter than alloy wheels of the same level: they accelerate quickly and hold their line under load. In an event lasting several hours, this gain in liveliness means less energy spent every time you get going again.

The E*thirteen Helix Race carbon chainset, fitted to a BB20-92 bottom bracket, combines lightness and great stiffness. With the 10-51 cassette, it offers even gear steps suited to the rolling hills of the Hauts Cantons, without abrupt changes in rhythm.

Which Supercaliber should you choose?

Our take: for a first SLR carbon full-suspension marathon bike, this 9.8 XT Di2 offers carbon wheels and chainset at 11.58 kg in M. The SL 9.7 GX AXS is more affordable but 600 g heavier.

Your questions

Why buy from LVR Cycles? In Béziers, we prepare your Supercaliber for your marathon events: tubeless, Di2 pairing, brake bleeding and regular servicing of the fork and shock.

Please note that the specifications may be changed without prior notice by the manufacturer, based on the availability of components and other factors.