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Carbon full-suspension mountain bike Trek Supercaliber SL 9.7 GX AXS lava 12-speed

Carbon full-suspension mountain bike Trek Supercaliber SL 9.7 GX AXS lava red: Rekon Race 2.40, 12.18 kg

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Trek Supercaliber SL 9.7 GX AXS Lava: a versatile, reassuring carbon XC bike

Versatile, the Gen 2 Trek Supercaliber SL 9.7 GX AXS combines an OCLV Mountain SL carbon frame, 2.40-inch Maxxis Rekon Race tyres, a Line Dropper post and SRAM Motive Bronze 4-piston brakes. 110 mm fork, 80 mm IsoStrut and 12.18 kg in size M. The Lava colour covers it in a warm, luminous lava red.

Technical specifications

Frame	OCLV Mountain SL carbon, IsoStrut (80 mm rear travel), UDH universal derailleur hanger, internal cables
Suspension	RockShox SID DebonAir fork, Rush RL damper, remote lockout, 110 mm / RockShox SIDLuxe two-position shock (IsoStrut), 80 mm
Drivetrain	Wireless SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type 1x12, Eagle 90 34T chainset, XS-1275 10-52 cassette
Brakes	SRAM Motive Bronze hydraulic 4-piston, CenterLine 180 / 160 mm rotors
Wheels / tyres	Bontrager Kovee Comp 25 / Maxxis Rekon Race EXO 29x2.40 Tubeless Ready
Cockpit	Bontrager Line Pro OCLV carbon 750 mm handlebar (Kovee Pro 720 mm in S), Bontrager Elite 60 to 90 mm stem
Saddle / seatpost	Verse Short Elite magnesium rails 145 mm / Bontrager Line Dropper 100 to 170 mm
Bottom bracket	SRAM DUB PressFit 92 mm
Weight	12.18 kg in size M (Trek figure, with tubeless sealant)

At a glance

✓ OCLV Mountain SL carbon	✓ Wireless SRAM GX AXS T-Type
✓ Line Pro carbon handlebar	✓ Motive Bronze 4-piston brakes
✓ 110 mm fork / 80 mm IsoStrut	✓ 12.18 kg in size M

Who is it for?

For the sporty mountain biker who wants a bike that is fast uphill yet reassuring downhill, for sportives, marathon events and fast-paced club rides. It also suits the rider who rides varied terrain and wants only one mountain bike.

The LVR workshop view

OCLV carbon, Trek's signature. With OCLV, Trek has been compacting its fibre layers under heat and pressure for more than thirty years, for dense, void-free carbon. The OCLV Mountain derivative prioritises impact resistance, essential on a mountain bike. The Supercaliber SL 9.7 uses the SL version: slightly more material than the SLR, the same geometry, the same IsoStrut and Trek's lifetime warranty.

	OCLV Mountain SL	OCLV Mountain SLR	Alpha Platinum alloy (Procaliber 6 / 8)
Level	Trek's standard mountain bike carbon	Trek's lightest mountain bike carbon	High-end aluminium, hardtail
Construction	OCLV process, layup tuned to absorb impacts	Same process, optimised layup, less material	Hydroformed, welded tubes
Reference bike	Supercaliber SL 9.6 and SL 9.7 GX AXS	Supercaliber SLR 9.8 and 9.9	Procaliber 6 and 8, 120 mm fork
What it means	Tough frame, lifetime warranty, gentler budget	A few hundred grams less on the frame	No IsoStrut or rear suspension

Put simply: the SL frame is no cut-price carbon, it simply accepts a few more grams than the SLR. On this 9.7, the investment goes into the GX AXS T-Type wireless drivetrain and the carbon handlebar: 750 g saved compared with the SL 9.6.

The 2.40-inch Rekon Race tyres offer a good compromise between efficiency and grip: low knobs for rolling fast, a voluminous casing for cushioning. On the rocky tracks around Lodève, set up tubeless at low pressure, they noticeably improve grip and comfort.

The Line Dropper post, from 100 mm in S to 170 mm in XL, lets you tackle descents with the saddle lowered; the 4-piston Motive Bronze brakes give you the power to slow down without tensing up. This pairing makes the SL 9.7 a modern XC bike, as at home on trail rides as on a race circuit.

Which Supercaliber should you choose?

Model	Carbon	Drivetrain	Suspension	Weight (M)
Supercaliber SL 9.6	OCLV Mountain SL	Mechanical SRAM Eagle 70	Reba RL / SIDLuxe	12.93 kg
Supercaliber SL 9.7 GX AXS	OCLV Mountain SL	Wireless SRAM GX AXS	SID / SIDLuxe	12.18 kg
Supercaliber SLR 9.8 XT Di2	OCLV Mountain SLR	Shimano XT Di2	SID SL Ultimate / SIDLuxe	11.58 kg
Supercaliber SLR 9.8 X0 AXS	OCLV Mountain SLR	Wireless SRAM X0 AXS	SID Select+ / SIDLuxe	11.38 kg

Our take: the SL 9.7 GX AXS offers the best balance in the SL range at 12.18 kg in M. For less weight and a higher-end fork, the 9.8 XT Di2 in SLR carbon weighs 11.58 kg.

LVR sizing advice

Between two sizes, go for the smaller one for liveliness in the woods, the larger one if you ride mainly on fast circuits. In S, 720 mm handlebar and 60 mm stem; up to a 90 mm stem in XL.

Size	S	M	ML	L	XL
Rider height (cm)	155-165	165-177	173-180	177-188	188-195
Inseam (cm)	74-78	79-83	81-86	84-89	89-91
Cranks (mm)	170	170	170	175	175
Dropper post (mm)	100	150	150	150	170
Handlebar / stem (mm)	720 / 60	750 / 60	750 / 70	750 / 80	750 / 90

Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop.

Your questions

Suitable for trail rides?	Yes, its versatility makes it a very good bike for sporty trail rides.
Are the brakes up to descending?	Yes, 4 pistons and a 180 mm front rotor.
Tyres for winter?	The Rekon Race tyres are versatile; we offer knobblier tyres for mud.
Is the lava red vivid?	Yes, a warm, luminous red, very visible on the trails.

The LVR Cycles verdict

A versatile carbon Supercaliber, fast uphill and reassuring downhill, ideal for sporty mountain bikers. Its luminous lava red turns every head.

Pros
+ Motive 4-piston brakes
+ Versatile 2.40 Rekon Race tyres
+ Vibrant lava red

Cons
- Stock wheels could be better
- 12.18 kg, far from the SLR models

Why buy from LVR Cycles? In Béziers, we set up your tyres tubeless, adjust the suspension and dropper post and take care of the full servicing of your Supercaliber.

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

Reference TRK-5336264

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